CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PROGRAMS Fresno Area

CAREER EXPLORATION
Xello- You can investigate possible careers based on an interest inventory, research college majors and colleges as well as learning and personality styles. Students can automatically log on to Xello through their Clovis Unified Clever account.
o From a school computer: Log in to the computer (Username: firstlast001, Password: CUSD password); click on Clever tab, click on the 4-colored box, click on Xello icon.
o From a personal computer: Go to www.clever.com; Choose Log in as a Student; In the High School box, type Buchanan High School – Clovis Unified; Log in to your CUSD Single Sign-in account; Click on Xello icon.

CollegeSurfing.com - http://www.collegesurfing.com – Find career schools near you. Search by program or degree.

ADULT SCHOOL PROGRAMS Clovis Adult Education
•	Business careers
o Administrative assistant
o Medical assistant front office •	Health careers
o Nurse assistant
o Home health aide
o Comprehensive nurse assistant program o Clinical medical assistant
o Vocational nurse
•	Ph. (559) 327-2800 / http://www.clovisadultschool.com

Fresno Adult School
•	Business and Computer, Service Occupations, Health Occupations •	Ph. (559) 457-6002 / www.fas.edu / CTE@fas.edu

APPRENTICESHIPS Apprenticeships in California
•	http://www.calapprenticeship.org/ •	ibuiltit.org  (videos)
•	www.crc-cc.com/downloadable-resources.html •	www.dir.ca.gov/apprenticeship
•	http://www.Jobcenter.usa.gov/ •	www.valleybuild.net
•	www.calhr.ca.gov
o Electrical Industry Apprenticeship: www.electricprep.com o California Labor Code: www.dir.ca.gov/das/DAS-10.pdf
o Code of Regulations Title 8: www.dir.ca.gov/samples/search/querycac.htm
o Public Works Manual: www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/PW_Manual_FINAL%20REVIEW.pdf
o Division of Labor Enforcement Manual: www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DLSEManual/dlse_enfcmanual.pdf o Public Works Enforcement: http://www.dir.ca.gov/public-works/publicworks.html
o Prevailing Wage: www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/Statistics_Research.html •	Valley Apprenticeship Coordinator Association
o Apprenticeships for Automotive, Carpenter, Cement Mason, Drywall/Lathing, Electrician, Iron Worker, Laborer, Operator Engineer, Plumber, Pipefitter, Refrigeration, Roofer, Sheet Metal
o www.dir.ca.gov/apprenticeship.html
o Ph. (559) 445-5790/ arodriguez@dir.ca.gov or Ph.(510) 785-5885 / slewis@ctcnc.org

	

COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAREER TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

Clovis Community College
•	Business Administration •	Child Development
•	Criminology
•	Digital Art & Digital Music •	Entrepreneurial
•	Food Safety & Quality Apprenticeship •	Health Care Interpreter
•	Information Systems and Web Design
•	Information Technology and Cyber Security •	Water Treatment (drinking and wastewater)

College of the Sequoias (COS) – Visalia, Hanford, Tulare •	Ag and Natural Resources
o Ag business, ag technology, equine science, animal science, plant science, dairy science, ornamental horticulture, landscape management
•	Building Trades and Construction
o Environmental control technology, electrician, construction •	Arts, Media and Entertainment
•	Business, Marketing, Sales, Finance •	Education and Child Development •	Engineering and Design
•	Fashion and Interior Design
•	Health Science and Medical Technology
o physical therapist assistant, nursing, sports medicine, rehab therapy aid, pharmacy tech •	Hospitality and Tourism
•	Information and Technology
•	Manufacturing and Product Development
o Industrial maintenance, welding, manufacturing •	Public Services
o Police Academy, Fire Academy, EMT, Administration of Justice •	Transportation (automotive technology)
•	http://www.cos.edu/Academics/CTE/Pages/default.aspx

Fresno City College
•	Accounting and Bookkeeping •	Business Administration
o Finance and investments, human resources management, human relations and communication, management and supervision, real estate, entrepreneurship and small business
•	Business, Office and Technology
o Business English and math fundamentals, computer applications, general office professional, legal office professional, medical office professional, Microsoft Word
•	Commercial Music
•	Computer Information Systems
o Information security, MCTS networking, Microsoft computer software specialist, network/computer tech, system support specialist, web developer, Android app developer, Apple IOS developer
o Ph. (559) 442-4600 x8787 –Lori Botelho / loribotelho@fresnocitycollege.edu

	

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•	Culinary and Food Services
o Culinary arts, food service management •	Family and Human Services
o Child development, alcohol/drug abuse counselor, teacher aide •	Health Careers Education - Allied Health
o Dental hygiene, health info technology, medical assistant-clinician, pre-hospital paramedic care, radiologic technician, registered nursing, respiratory care
o Ph. (559) 244-2604 -Gloria Valdevia, Chalome Gonzalez, Michelle Hoff, Susan Amador •	Industrial Education
o Air conditioning, graphic communication, computer aided drafting and design, computer aided manufacturing, electrical systems technology, photography, digital media
•	Manufacturing and Construction
o Technician/industrial services, welding technology, manufacturing mechanic, maintenance mechanic, warehouse, architecture, construction
o (559) 442-8273 –Julie Lynes / Julie.lynes@fresnocitycollege.edu •	Marketing
o Retailing, fashion merchandising, advertising, personal sales •	Paralegal
•	Public Safety, Corrections and Security
o Criminology, fire academy, police academy, paramedic and EMT o Ph. (559) 442-4600 x2383 -Nickolas Lucio
•	Science and Technology
o Archaeology technician, horticulture •	Transportation
o Automotive technician, auto collision repair technology, engine repair, engine performance •	Ph. (559) 442-8233 / fresnocitycollege.edu

Madera Community College Center

•	Advanced Manufacturing (certificate programs)
o Maintenance mechanic, manufacturing, welding, machinist (blue print reading, industrial materials, electricity, hydraulic)
•	Agribusiness
•	Business Administration/Information Systems
o Accounting, business administration, information systems, office technology •	Child Development Program
o Preschool teachers, infant care providers, toddler teachers, family child care providers, child care program administrators, teacher aides
•	Ph. (559) 675-4800 / http://www.maderacenter.com/

	

Reedley College
•	Agriculture and Natural Resources
o Agriculture business, animal science, equine science, forestry/natural resources, mechanized agriculture, plant science
•	Business
o Accounting, business administration, criminology, information systems/computer networking, office technology
•	Health Sciences
o Child development, dental assisting, health care interpreter/medical translator, nurse assistant •	Industrial Technology
o Automotive technology, aviation maintenance technology, flight science (pilot’s license), machinist, welding
•	(559) 675-4800 http://www.reedleycollege.edu/

COSMETOLOGY

Federico Career College •      Cosmetology
•	(559) 432-4343 / http://gofederico.com/: http://www.campusexplorer.com/colleges/40E19B59/California/Fresno/Federico-Career-College-Fresno/

Lyles College of Beauty •      Cosmetology
•	Ph. (559) 431-6060 / http://lylescolleges.com/

Milan Institute
•	Cosmetology, esthetics
•	Ph. (559) 323-2800 / www.milaninstitute.edu

Paul Mitchell
•	Cosmetology, esthetics
•	Ph. (559) 224-2700 / info@pmtsfresno.com / https://paulmitchell.edu/fresno

	

CULINARY ARTS

Bakersfield College
•	Culinary Arts (AS degree)
•	https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/programs/face/culinary-arts/as

Columbia College - Sonora Associate in Science (AS)
•	Emphasis in Culinary Arts
•	Emphasis in Restaurant Management Associate in Science – Occupational Education (ASOE)
•	Chef
•	Dinner Line Cook
•	Pastry and Dessert Chef •	Restaurant Management
Certificate of Achievement (COA) •	Chef
•	Dinner Line Cook
•	Pastry and Dessert Chef •	Restaurant Management
Skills Attainment Certificate (SAC) •	Baker
•	Baking for Entrepreneurs •	Bartender
•	Chef for Entrepreneurs •	Deli Cook & Baker
•	Dining Room Management •	Dining Room Staff
•	Safety and Sanitation
•	http://www.gocolumbia.edu/career_technical/culinary.php

San Joaquin Delta College – Stockton

•	Baking & Pastry Certificate of Achievement •	Culinary Arts, Certificate of Achievement
•	Baking and Pastry, Associate in Science •	Culinary Arts, Associate in Science
•	https://www.deltacollege.edu/div/finearts/culinary/index.html

West Hills College - Lemoore
•	Hotel, Restaurant and Casino Management (AA degree) •	Mixology Certification
•	Bartender and Beverage Management Certification •	Dining Room Service and Management Certification •	Pastry and Baking Certification
•	Culinary and Baking Arts Certification •	Chef Apprentice Certification
•	http://www.westhillscollege.com/lemoore/academics/programs/hrmc/

	

MEDICAL/HEALTH

Brightwood College
•	Business, Computer, Health Care, Legal Studies
•	Ph. (559) 325-5100 / https://www.brightwood.edu/locations/fresno-ca/

Clovis Adult Education •	Nurse assistant
•	Home health aide
•	Comprehensive nurse assistant program •	Clinical medical assistant
•	Vocational nurse
•	Ph. (559) 327-2800 / clovisadultschool.com

Fresno City College
•	Emergency Medical Services: First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
o (559) 256-0188 / http://www.fccti.com/ •	Health Careers Education - Allied Health
o Dental hygiene, health info technology, medical assistant-clinician, pre-hospital paramedic care, radiologic technician, registered nursing, respiratory care
o Ph. (559) 244-2604 -Gloria Valdevia, Chalome Gonzalez, Michelle Hoff, Susan Amador

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
•	Vocational Nursing, Psychiatric Technician, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS), MRI Technology, Radiologic Technology, Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Assistant
•	Ph. (559) 222-1903 or 1-877-GURNICK / www.medacademy.org/

Health Careers
•	http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/home

Health Workforce Initiative •	www.ca-hwi.org

Institute of Technology – •	Medical Programs
o Professional medical assistant, medical billing and coding specialist •	www.iot.edu

Khalsa Career College
•	 Medical training in Allied Health field including medical assisting, billing and coding, phlebotomy, EKG, CNA and pharmacy tech
•	Ph. (559) 272-8171 / www.khalsacareercollege.com / info@khalsacareercollege.com

Nursing Assistant Training Academy of Fresno
•     Training to be Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) •      (559) 301-7284 / http://www.cnacademy.com

San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) Visalia
•	Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Licensed Vocational Nursing, Medical Assistant, Medical Office, Pharmacy Technology, Registered Nursing, Respiratory Therapy
•	Ph. (559) 651-2500 / http://www.sjvc.edu/campuses/central-california/visalia

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TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS

Advanced Career Institute •	Truck driving
•	Bus driving •	Welding
•	Ph. (877) 649-9614 / https://www.advanced.edu/

Bitwise Industries
•	Bitwise has its own educational program called the Geekwise Academy which is an accelerated training program

•	info@bitwiseindustries.com •	Ph. 888-278-0125

Brightwood College
•	Business, Computer, Health Care, Legal Studies
•	Ph. (559) 325-5100 / https://www.brightwood.edu/locations/fresno-ca/

DeVry
•	Business and Management, Engineering and Information Sciences, Media Arts and Technology, Health Sciences •	Ph. (559) 439-8595 / www.devry.edu / aarauz@devry.edu

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (L.A.) - http://fidm.edu/

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Institute of Technology
•	Culinary Arts Division
o Culinary arts professional and specialist o Baking and pastry specialist
•	Legal Programs
o Criminology
o Emergency response •	Medical Programs
o Professional medical assistant
o Medical billing and coding specialist •	Technical Programs
o Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
o Industrial maintenance and automated technology •	www.iot.edu

	

Technical Training Programs continued…

Regional Occupational Programs (ROP)
•	Agriculture, Arts, Media and Entertainment, Business, Engineering Technology, Health, Home Economic Careers and Technology, Industrial Technology, Public and Human Services
•	Ph. (559) 497-3860 / www.fresnorop.fcoe.net/Pages/ email: ROP@fcoe.k12.ca.us

San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) •     Business Administration
•	Criminal Justice: Corrections •	Medical and Dental Programs
o Dental assistant, dental hygiene, licensed vocational nursing, registered nursing, medical assistant, medical office, pharmacy technology, respiratory therapy
•	Technical and Industrial Programs
o Computer systems administration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, industrial maintenance technology
•	Ph. (559) 448-8282 / http://info.sjvc.edu/fresno/

Sierra Valley College of Court Reporting
•	Ph. (559) 222-0947 / www.sierravalleycollege.edu

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Truck Nation School •	Truck driving
•	Ph. (877) 575-3696 / http://trucknationschool.com/

United Truck Driving School
•	4-6 weeks training, $1500 tuition
•	http://www.unitedtruckschool.com/
•	Ph. (559) 264-7071 / unitedtruckschool@msn.com

Universal Technical Institute (Sacramento) •	Automotive technician
•	NASCAR technician •	Diesel technician
•	Motorcycle technician •	Collision repair
•	Marine technician
•	Ph. 800-331-2978 / http://www.uti.edu/campus-locations/sacramento-ca

Updated 8-2019