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Hands-on Learning
SCHOOL OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY You’ve been in school most of your life, and maybe the thought of four, five or six more years of school isn’t for you. The School of Applied Technology can help you start your career.
The School of Applied Technology doesn’t have traditional semesters, so start times are more flexible. You may be able to move through the curriculum more quickly if you already have skills or knowledge in your area of interest through prior coursework, on-thejob training, military training or other life and work experience.
slcc.edu/satts
COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION (CBE) Competency-based education helps you progress in school by demonstrating what you know and what you can do. You may be able to apply those skills and knowledge toward a Certificate of Completion, Certificate of Proficiency or a Certificate of Achievement.
Imagine yourself: • Helping doctors and nurses save lives • Troubleshooting computer problems • Driving a truck across the open road • Designing award-winning websites • Repairing complex electronic devices • Working on diesel vehicles • Fixing appliances CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) If you want to work with your hands, get a great-paying job and still earn a college degree, then a Career and Technical Education path could be right for you. CTE includes a wide range of programs specifically designed to prepare students to focus on the skills and knowledge required for specific jobs or fields of work, including: • Nursing • EMT • Automotive Technician • Film Production Technician • Geospatial Technology • Culinary Arts
slcc.edu/cte
APPRENTICESHIPS Get on-the-job training and certification to jump-start your career in a variety of rapidly growing fields, including: • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning • Plumbing • Electrician
RYAN FRYE
