Career and Technical Education

What is Career and Technical Education (CTE)? Career and Technical Education is about helping people of all ages gain the skills needed to succeed in the career of one's interest and choice.

Students pursuing a certificate or degree in a Career and Technical Education program should know...

• Aims Community College offers over 160 certificate and degree options
• Choosing a career path is a serious decision and will require an investment of time, money and dedication in order to be successful
• You should be somewhat assured that you can answer "yes" to the question, "Is this a career that I will look forward going to each day?"

What is the difference between a certificate and a degree?
Degree programs offer students the opportunity to prepare for both a career and further education at a four-year school.

Aims offers four two-year degrees in liberal arts and sciences and vocational/occupational training.

Certificates are short-term courses of study that will give the student entry-level skills, skills enhancement or recertification in a specific occupation. Certificates vary in length from less than one semester to three semesters.