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Computer Software Development C D C ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES
Engineering Technologies
Resources
Agriculture and Natural AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES Primary Care Associate D/C
Computer Systems Security D/C Aviation Technology D/C
Environmental Studies & Technology Radiation Therapy Technology D
Computer System Support Services D/C C Computer Aided Design (CAD) D/C D/C D/C D/C C
Biodiversity Specialist D/C Radiologic Technology D
Database Design (Oracle) C Mechanical Design D/C C D/C
Energy Management & Climate Policy D/C Respiratory Therapy D
Database Management C D/C C C Electro-Mechanical Design D/C
Envir. Compliance & Pollution Prevention D/C
PUBLIC & SOCIAL SERVICES
Nanoscience D/C Computer Service Technology C
Nature-based Learning Certificate C Administration of Justice D D D/C D D
Oracle Application Development C C Architecture D/C
Environmental Steward/Wildlife Corridor D/C Correction/Probation D C
Windows/Graphics Programming C D/C C C Electronics Technology D/C
Environmental & Horticultural Design D/C Judicial Administration D/C
Customer Service C Laser Technology D/C
Landscape Architecture D/C Police Academy C C
Data Communications C Maintenence C
Park Management Program D/C Law Enforcement D C C
Digital Publishing C D/C C D/C Advanced Manufacturing Technology D/C
Retail Floristry C Private Security D/C
E-Commerce C C Robotics C
Veterinary Technology D/C Esthetician C C
Enterprise Networking D/C D/C D/C Engineering Technology D D D
Viticulture D/C Child Dev. Early Childhood Ed. D/C D/C D/C D/C D/C D/C
Help Desk Specialist C D/C C Manufacturing Technology & Design D/C D/C C
Applied Arts and SciencesAPPLIED ARTS & SCIENCES Communications/Speech D/C C D/C C D/C
Human Resources Management C Surveying & Geomatics D/C
Architecture D/C Community Health Services D/C
Informatics D/C HEALTH SCIENCES
Art D D D D D/C D D Cosmetology D/C D/C
International Business D/C D/C C Adaptive Fitness Paraprofessional D/C
Ceramics D/C C Fire Fighter I C
Journalism D Alcohol & Drug Studies D/C
Painting D/C C Fire Technology D
Internet Technology Athletic Injury Care D
Sculpture D/C Institutional Foods C
Production Emphasis C Biotechnology D/C
Computer Arts: Animation D/C D/C Labor Studies D/C
Web Administration/Management D/C C D/C Childbirth Trainer C
Digital Media Production & Interactive Design D/C D/C D/C D/C D/C D/C Paralegal D/C D/C D/C
Web Design/Content Design C C C C D/C Clinical Technician C C
Fashion Design/Production D/C Teacher Aide C
Web Master C Dance Specialist C
Film & TV Production D/C D/C D/C Travel Careers D/C
Web Programming C C C D/C Dental Assisting D/C D/C
Screenwriting D Trade and Industrial TRADE & INDUSTRIAL
Machine Transcriber C Dental Hygiene D
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) C C Apprenticeship Programs
Merchandising & Sales C C C Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology D/C
Graphic Design D/C D/C C D/C D/C Air Conditioning/Refrigeration C D/C
Purchasing C Emergency Clinical Technician C
Interior Design D/C Carpenter D/C
Warehousing C Emergency Medical Technician C C
Marine Diving C Dry Wall Lathing D/C
Management, Supervision & Admin. Group Fitness Leader C
Scuba Leadership C Electrical/Sound & Communication C
Administrative Assistant/Office Tech D/C D/C D/C D/C D/C Kinesiology D
Music/Commercial Music D D/C D/C C D Elevator Construction C
Legal C Massage Therapy D/C C
Photography - Digital Imaging D D/C C C D/C Ironworking C
Medical C D/C C Personal Fitness Trainer C C C
Photography - Electronic Imaging C C Glazing C
Business Administration/Mgmt D/C D D D/C D/C D/C D Medical Assisting D/C C D/C
Photography - Professional/Commercial D/C C Plumbing/Pipefitting/Steamfitting C
Business Communications C C Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) D/C
Radio Broadcasting D/C Meatcutters C
Fundamental Food Service C Insurance/Coding C C
Theater Technology D/C D D Sheet Metal C
BUSINESS Hospitality Management D/C Lab Assisting C
Video Arts D/C Automotive Technician D/C D/C
Marketing Communications C Medical Secretary Assistant/Receptionist C C C
Accounting D/C D/C D/C D/C D/C D/C
BAR Smog C C
Marketing Management D/C C D/C C Medical Transcription C C D/C
Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeping C C C C C
Chassis/Powertrain D/C D/C
Marketing/Promotion C D/C C Nursing
Taxation D/C C
Engine Performance D/C
Network Management D/C D/C C D/C C Asst/Home Health Aide/CNA/ACNA C C
Business Management
Engine Repair D/C C
Cisco CCNA/CCNP D/C C D/C Community Health Worker C
Management C D/C D/C D/C C D/C
Machining D/C
A+ Certification C C C Home Care C C
Entrepeneurship C C C D/C
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) D/C D/C
LAN/WAN C D/C D/C Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) D D
Computer Information Systems D/C D/C D/C D/C D/C D/C D/C
CNC Machinist D/C
Microsoft NT Preparation C C D/C Licensed Voc. Nurse to Reg. Nurse D D D D
Computer Technology
CNC Machine Operator C C
Network Installation C C Registered Nurse (RN) D D D/C D
Internet Service Emphasis C D/C
CNC Manufacturing Systems Tech C
Network Programming D/C Orthopedic Technician C
Software Applications D/C C D/C C D/C D/C
C
CAD/CAM Programming
Network Prep/Protocols C C C Registered Nurse Refresher C
Programming Emphasis C C D/C C D/C D/C
D/C
CNC Research & Development
Network Systems Administration D/C C C D/C Paramedic D/C
Computer Science Technologies D/C D D/C D/C D/C D/C
D/C
Construction Technology
Real Estate D/C D/C D/C D/C C Pharmacy Technician D/C
Business Applications D/C C D/C C D/C D/C
D/C
Facilities Management Technician
Retail Management (WAFC) D/C D/C Phlebotomy C
Computer Graphics D/C D/C C
D/C
Machine Tools Technology
Office Administrative Professional C D/C D/C C Psychiatric Technician D/C
Computer Applications D/C D/C C D/C D/C
C C
Project Management
Office Automation C D/C C
Computer Programming D/C D/C D/C D/C
C
D = ASSOCIATE DEGREE • C = CERTIFICATE • D/C = BOTH Residential Maintenance
Technical Writing D/C D/C
Unix, C, C++, Java, Perl C C D/C C D/C
C
Solar Photo Voltaic Installation
Word Processing C C D/C C D/C C Please contact the college for specific Information
Computer Software & Training C D/C D/C C D/C
The Choice is Yours Career, Planning, Placement
and Counseling Services De Anza College
One of the most important things you will do in life will be Choosing the career path and course of study that’s right for 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
to choose a career field that’s right for you – and choose a you requires careful planning and informed decision-making. Cupertino, CA 95014
program of study that will give you the finest possible preparation Professional career counselors and resource people are ready Counseling: (408) 864-5400
for it. to help you at your community college. Most of the colleges www.deanza.edu
The community colleges in Santa Clara County provide in Santa Clara County offer the following services and special
career training programs in more than 80 fields ranging from programs. Evergreen Valley College
commercial art to welding technology. Most programs can be
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completed in approximately two years or less. Counseling and Career Information...
San Jose, CA 95135
To help you choose the program or individual course best • Individual career planning and testing services and small
suited to your needs, interests and capabilities, the community
Outreach: (408) 270-6408
group guidance classes to explore career options and develop www.evc.edu
colleges also offer extensive counseling, information, work job-seeking skills.
experience, placement, financial aid, and testing services. • Workshops on career planning, skills assessment, resume
Training programs and counseling services for which you writing, interviewing, job hunting, goal setting, values
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All the colleges provide equal opportunity to all students Professionals interpret personality, interpersonal relations, Career Center: (650) 949-7229
without regard to age, ethnicity, sex, or disability in their values classification, and interest tests. www.foothill.edu
educational programs and activities. • “Career connection forums” for firsthand meetings with local
employers who describe their structure, benefits and Gavilan College
If you’re 18 or older... employment opportunities. 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
• you may attend a community college. Take one or two • Career Centers at many colleges provide printed and Gilroy, CA 95020
courses to advance in your job, or an entire program to multimedia information on career fields, job requirements, Career Center: (408) 848-4818
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• As a community college student you will be in good company. • Computerized career guidance systems give ready access to
1.3 million Californians enroll in community colleges every additional data on job descriptions, training programs, and Mission College
year. That’s one in ten adults and nearly 90% of all freshman financial aid opportunities. 3000 Mission College Blvd.
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and sophomore college students in the state. • Career Days bring employers to the campus to talk with Santa Clara, CA 95054
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students and discuss job opportunities.
Career Center: (408) 855-5114
Classes are convenient... www.missioncollege.org
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Cooperative Work Experience Education...
• at a community college, where you can study in the daytime gives community college students a chance to “try out” a career
or in the evening, in many cases on Saturdays as well as field while studying. College credit can be earned for a job , paid San José City College
weekdays and on-line. or volunteer, held in local business or industry. Dozens of 2100 Moorpark Ave. at
• Many programs are tailored to men and women with busy companies work closely with the colleges to provide work San Jose, CA 95128
schedules and allow for full or part-time study. experiences that make classroom study even more relevant. Counseling: (408) 288-3750
• In some cases, classes meet off-campus at local industries, www.sjcc.edu
Santa Clara County
business, and medical facilities. Besides being convenient, Placement Services and Job Listings...
classes offered off-campus can give you first-hand exposure are provided for students seeking part-time or full-time work West Valley College
to the workplace that can help you with career decision- while they are studying or when their classes are completed.
Community Colleges
14000 Fruitvale Ave.
making. Saratoga, CA 95070
Re-Entry Programs for Men and Women...
are tailored to the needs of men and women seeking to change Counseling: (408) 741-2009
Community college classes can be taken singly or in a series www.westvalley.edu
leading to an associate degree or certificate. The programs or expand their career or life goals. These programs generally
listed here lead to such a degree or certificate. When you help students match their new interests, training, needs, and Participating Colleges:
complete your course of study, you can enter the job market abilities to appropriate career fields. Statement of Non-Discrimination
directly or transfer to a four-year college or university to earn It is the policy of the community colleges not to discriminate on the
Consider All Options... basis of race, color, religion, sex, limited English proficiency, national De Anza College
a Bachelor’s Degree. You can be sure that you have received origin or handicap in the admission of students, in its education
state-of-the-art training in programs that are continually updated in choosing a career field, even those previously considered non- programs and activities, or in the recruitment and employment of
Evergreen Valley College
and tailored to the job market by community advisory committees traditional for men and women. Counseling and other support personnel, including vocational education. Foothill College
of top professionals in each field. services focusing on the non-traditional students and the displaced Gavilan College
homemaker are available.
Also, keep in mind that if a career program of your choice is
Additional copies may be obtained by going to: Mission College
This publication can be made available in alternate formats, such as
large print, Braille, audio tape, or computer disk. Requests can be not offered at your local community college, you can attend www.evc.edu San José City College
made by calling 408-270-6408. another college. West Valley College
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