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There are 44  distinct career and technical education Programs of Study in Region 2 offered by the three community colleges that students can select from.  They are classified under 11 of the 16 Career Clusters. Some of the programs are unique to the college and others are offered at two or all three.   To find information about any of the Programs of Study, click on cluster to see the offerings at each college.

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Accounting Technology

The Accounting Technology program prepares students to provide technical support to professional accountants and other management personnel by recording, summarizing,…

Agriculture Technology

The Precision Agriculture Technician Program equips students with knowledge on how to diagnose and repair diesel engines and their component…

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

The purpose of this program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment…

Applied Sciences in Geomatics

The mission of the Geomatics Program is to provide its graduates with a high-quality surveying and mapping education; to enhance…

Associate of Science in Nursing

Fletcher Technical Community College’s Associate of Nursing Degree provides an accelerated and affordable avenue to your nursing career.

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology Program prepares a student to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles.  Students…

Business Administration

The Business Administration Program(s) prepares students to obtain the basic skills necessary for entry-level positions in the management, marketing, accounting…

Cardiovascular Sonography

Cardiovascular sonography is an allied health profession specifically focused on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiac and vascular…

Care and Development of Young Children

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Care & Development of Young Children is designed to prepare students for the workforce…

Criminal Justice

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice prepares individuals to pursue career opportunities in law enforcement. The program focuses on…

Customer Service Representative

The Customer Service Representative program prepares students to provide professional and effective customer service skills essential in making a positive…

Drafting & Design Technology

The Drafting and Design Technology Program prepares individuals to develop and design technical drawings and plans used in construction, engineering,…

Electrician

Electrician Program provides basic to advanced specialized instruction and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment within the various…

Energy Production Technologies

The Integrated Production Technologies (IPT) program provides students with the highly technical skills needed to efficiently and safely perform the…

Instrumentation Technology

The Instrumentation Technology program provides specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment as an instrumentation technician…

LPN to ASN

The clinical portion of the LPN to ASN track consists of three semesters of online classroom instruction, laboratory skills and…

Machine Tool Technology

Machine Tool Technology Program is the study of using machine tools to manufacture products and parts.  The program involves operating machine…

Marine Diesel Engine Technician

The Marine Diesel Engine Technician Program prepares a student to diagnose, service and repair marine diesel engines.  Students are instructed…

Medical Clinical Assistant

The Certificate of Technical Competency (CTC) in Medical Clinical Assistant is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to…

Medical Coding / Insurance Billing Specialist

This program of study provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for diagnostic and procedural coding…

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