Quick! Your future is closer than you think
By Terry Smith and Carol Jonson
Medicine, the arts, business, the sciences, law, communication, technology. What interests you? The answer to the question is your first consideration
for deciding on a career. After that, you’ll narrow your decision based on other factors – including the time you’re willing and able to devote
to your college education.
You’ll spend six to 10 years in college if you choose a career as a veterinarian, a college professor or a research scientist.
But if time is an issue, there are plenty of fulfilling jobs – in fields like nursing, welding or computer repair – that don’t require a doctorate, a master’s or even a bachelor’s degree.
What interests you?
You’ll be able to find that perfect match with OCC’s 130 associate degree and certificate programs ranging from business, computeraided design and culinary arts to health care, manufacturing technology and public service.
The key is knowing what you like to do, then matching it with a viable career and getting the required credentials to be successful. And with OCC’s 130 associate degree and certificate programs ranging from business, computer-aided design and culinary arts to health care, manufacturing technology and public service, you’ll be able to find that perfect match.
The college has also recently responded to the need and desire for shorter-term programs that lead more quickly to a job by adding certificate of achievement programs in areas such as landscape design, computers, CISCO Internetworking, and many health careers.
SHORT-TERM TRAINING PROGRAMS (One Year or Less)
Accounting
Auto Servicing
Certified Nursing Assistant
Collision Auto Repair (CAR)
Computer Support Engineering Technology
Construction Management
Court and Caption Reporting
Environmental Systems
Facilities Maintenace Technician
Massage Therapy
Medical Assisting
Office Administration
Pharmacy Technician
Robotics/Automation
Welding
And More
