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Career and Technical Education at Aims

Save on tuition and earn a CTE degree at Aims.

Graduate in just two years and enter the workforce with the skills you need to succeed.

Choose your CTE career path

Earn a CTE Degree at Aims

Are you ready to set yourself up for career success?

In just two years, you can earn a Career and Technical Education associate degree at Aims that will give you the skills, knowledge and professional connections to launch your career.

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What is Career and Technical Education?

CTE degrees and certificates can give you the technical skills and academic knowledge to enter the workforce in high-demand and often high-paying professions.

CTE programs prepare you for a variety of skilled trade jobs in demand today, in fields ranging from agriculture to welding.

There is something for everyone to explore at Aims. Whether you'd like to work with your hands in construction or automotive service repair or help people in your community in healthcare or public safety, you can find a rewarding career in CTE.

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The mammography program at Aims is an incredible way to begin your career in the field. The program has incredible relationships with local clinics and diagnostic centers that allow you to begin your training locally. I love how Aims supports their students and truly has everything in place for you to succeed.

Nikki
Aims CTE program graduate
radiology student and faculty

Discover What's Possible in CTE Programs at Aims

Aims offers degrees and certificates in a variety of career pathways, including:

- Agriculture and Energy 
- Business
- Health Science, Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Human Services and Education
- STEM, Arts and Communication
- Technical Sciences and Skilled Trades

A fire science student at Aims Community College

Why Earn a CTE Degree at Aims?

-Pay significantly less in tuition (financial aid options are available, too)

-Receive hands-on training using the latest equipment in state-of-the-art facilities

-Get personalized attention in smaller classes

-Earn certificates to boost your credibility

-Learn from instructors with real-world experience who are invested in your success

-Gain career prep opportunities and make professional connections to start your career when you graduate

Production Agriculture students at Aims

I have a passion for helping students, because I didn't always have the best opportunity at places other than Aims. Aims really helped me to see how to connect with instructors, to be identified as a student and not a number. If I asked for help, I was able to get it. And now working at Aims, I've been able to take things that I didn't get from my education and build that for those students.

Kristie Scala
Aims EMS faculty and Aims alumna
Aims EMS instructor Kristie Skala

CTE Opportunities for High School Students

If you're a high school student who wants to earn college credit toward a degree while still in high school, Aims offers programs that allow you to earn college credits while in high school. You can even earn certificates that prepare you for the workforce. If you'd like to go on to earn a bachelor's degree, you can simultaneously earn your high school diploma and an associate degree for free while attending the Early College Academy.

Learn more about earning free college credit at the Aims Early College Academy
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  • Aims nurse aide students practicing using medical equipment

    Post-Graduation Certification Exam Prep

    Some CTE subject areas require further certification after you graduate, such as nursing, EMT, paramedic and police studies. Your instructors will train you according to the highest standards to thoroughly prepare you to sit for post-graduation certification exams.

    Explore CTE certificates
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    Aims Enrollment Coaches Help You Get Started

    Enrollment Coaches help you navigate the enrollment process at Aims. Your Enrollment Coach is there to answer questions and help you start your college experience strong.

    Schedule a Get Started Session
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    Pathway Advising

    Pathway Advisors help you choose the best options to meet your CTE career goals. Your Pathway Advisor can help you with everything from adjusting to college life to choosing the best course schedule to meet your needs.

    Learn how Aims Pathway Advisors can help you reach your goals
EMS Students at Windsor campus

Ready to Learn More About CTE at Aims?

Take the next step toward starting your career by earning a CTE associate degree. Get in-depth training on the latest equipment in state-of-the art facilities.

Discover what it's really like to work in the field from instructors with real-world experience who are invested in your success, and gain professional connections through internships, community partners, career fairs and guest lecturers.

Applying to Aims is free and takes just a few minutes.

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