

Mechanically inclined? CVTC’s Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology program prepares you for careers designing, installing, and maintaining air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment. You will also learn to work with geothermal, solar, and other renewable energy equipment. HVAC careers are in demand with a shortage of technicians and an increasing need for support of alternate energy systems.
CVTC provides you with both hands-on technical and service situations under the close supervision of an experienced instructor. Students enjoy learning concepts and immediately applying those concepts in the lab.
View on provider's websiteDid you know that qualified and certified technicians in the environmental air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration industry are in high demand? Take advantage of this need by enrolling in CVTC’s Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration-HVAC Technician program. In one year you can earn a technical diploma and start your career.
This program will provide you with both hands-on technical and service situations under the close supervision of an experienced instructor.
View on provider's websiteAre you interested in structural design? CVTC’s Architectural Structural Design program will allow you to become an important member of a drafting and design team that prepares site plans for commercial buildings. You can anticipate an exciting career with challenging work and a great deal of self-satisfaction after each building project is completed.
This program will emphasize the development of computer-aided drafting skills, providing you with the skills you need to succeed in today’s highly competitive job market.
View on provider's websiteThis embedded technical diploma will prepare you for a career in Mechanical Design. You will utilize the newest technology to develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, and tools using AutoCAD and SolidWorks software. While developing a student portfolio, you will learn to create two- and three-dimensional drawings, isometric drawings, and assemblies. Print reading visualization, sketching, and design document structuring will also be addressed. If you decide to pursue a Mechanical Design associate degree, this technical diploma will apply towards your degree.
View on provider's websiteThe need for innovative products across all industries triggered a rising demand for people trained in the design field. CVTC is meeting these needs with a Mechanical Design program. If you enjoy working with a team to design and develop new products and prepare them for the manufacturing process, CVTC’s new Mechanical Design program is right for you!
Utilize the newest technology, like laser engraving, 3D printing, and industry-utilized software while developing the basic skills and knowledge required to design products and solve problems.
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various courses on plumbing helping to prepare and advance area professionals. These courses are designed to keep employees' skills sharp, worksite efficient, and develop proper plumbing techniques.
View on provider's websiteBuild your future with CVTC’s Residential Construction program. Your construction training will be hands-on and will include building a full-scale home under the supervision of an experienced instructor. You can earn a technical diploma in one year and start your career. The construction classes will cover:
Construction concepts from blueprint reading to roofing
Estimating (residential)
Energy conservation
Our Welding program allows you to solve problems and work with your hands. It combines theory, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences to prepare you to take a welding project from blueprints through final inspection. The Welding program offers training in basic welding techniques you'll rely on in your career.
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers a one-year Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician program that will provide hands-on auto body repair training. An automotive collision repair career presents you with daily challenges as you will see all types of damage to vehicles and need to determine everything that needs to be fixed.
View on provider's websiteThe automotive industry is changing due to consumers demanding vehicles that deliver better mileage, higher safety ratings, increased performance, with comfort and style. CVTC’s one-year Automotive Maintenance Technician program will give you basic auto repair training.
You will explore a variety of techniques to maintain and repair automobiles. This program will allow you to acquire detailed knowledge about all vehicle components and diagnostic equipment.
If you decide to continue your education, you will have completed the first year of the two-year program, and may be able to enroll in the second year.
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various courses on vehicle maintenance intended to enrich community members. These courses are designed to equip community members with the knowledge, skills, and tools to maintain vehicles.
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various courses on commercial driving helping to prepare and advance area professionals. These courses are designed to equip individuals with the fundamentals, skills, and rules for the commercial truck driving industry.
View on provider's websiteToday’s trucking industry is stronger than ever. Whether you are interested in local, regional, long-haul, or over-the-road truck driving, there are thousands of truck driving jobs available, and CVTC will help you land that job through our Truck Driving program. In 16 weeks or less, you can earn your technical diploma and get out on the open road.
Through hands-on, simulation, and online instructional experiences, you'll receive training patterned after the day-to-day demands of this career, including shifting 9-, 10-, and 13-speed transmissions, conducting the pre-trip inspection, and backing maneuvers. The program is partially taught online, offering you flexibility.
View on provider's websiteDo you have good problem-solving skills and a talent for working with mechanical systems? The trucking industry is strong, which means the need for skilled technicians is also strong. CVTC offers a Diesel Truck Technician two-year technical diploma program. This program will prepare you to inspect, analyze, and repair heavy-duty trucks and equipment. You will receive hands-on training in truck repair.
View on provider's websiteIf you are looking for a career where you get to work with your hands while exploring the latest technology to repair machines, you should explore CVTC’s Motorcycle, Marine & Outdoor Power Products Technician program. You will learn how to efficiently diagnose mechanical, fuel and electrical problems, and make repairs quickly.
This program will provide you with hands-on experience in a lab designed to be as much like real-life experience as possible. Students learn about and work on various types of recreational equipment including lawn & garden equipment, motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and marine (inboard and outboard).
View on provider's websiteMake more money, get a job, and work with automated control systems, including robots and unmanned systems. Automation is one of the fastest growing areas of technology, so the Automation Engineering Technology program is the right choice for anyone who is interested in a career in modern manufacturing. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to repair, troubleshoot, and maintain automated equipment commonly used in robotics.
Automation engineering technicians work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers. They work primarily in manufacturing, engineering services, and research and development. There are endless career opportunities for CVTC graduates to utilize the skills they gain in this two-year program.
With multiple start dates and locations, you will have the flexibility to begin when it is convenient for you. While pursuing your Automation Engineering Technology associate degree, you will earn your ElectroMechanical Maintenance Technician technical diploma during the first year. This technical diploma will allow you to begin working in the manufacturing field faster, as you finish your education. Additionally, if you decide to pursue further education, this program has numerous articulation agreements with many regional universities which will allow you to apply credits from this program towards a Bachelor of Science degree.
View on provider's websiteMake more money, get a job, and work with automated control systems, including robots and unmanned systems. Automation is one of the fastest growing areas of technology, so the Automation Engineering Technology program is the right choice for anyone who is interested in a career in modern manufacturing. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to repair, troubleshoot, and maintain automated equipment commonly used in robotics.
Automation engineering technicians work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers. They work primarily in manufacturing, engineering services, and research and development. There are endless career opportunities for CVTC graduates to utilize the skills they gain in this two-year program.
With multiple start dates and locations, you will have the flexibility to begin when it is convenient for you. While pursuing your Automation Engineering Technology associate degree, you will earn your ElectroMechanical Maintenance Technician technical diploma during the first year. This technical diploma will allow you to begin working in the manufacturing field faster, as you finish your education. Additionally, if you decide to pursue further education, this program has numerous articulation agreements with many regional universities which will allow you to apply credits from this program towards a Bachelor of Science degree.
View on provider's websiteEnjoy working with electronics and figuring out how to make things work by taking them apart and putting them back together? CVTC’s ElectroMechanical Maintenance Technician program prepares individuals with a diverse skill set that is in high demand in modern manufacturing facilities. The program develops knowledge and skills in electrical and electronic circuits, AC and DC motors, industrial wiring and relay logic and fluid power applications.
After successful completion of the ElectroMechanical Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma, the student has the opportunity to apply these credits to the Automation Engineering Technology associate degree two-year program and enter the second year of Automation Engineering Technology located in the Manufacturing Education Center at CVTC’s Eau Claire Gateway Campus.
View on provider's websiteDevelop skills used in the manufacturing industry every day. Course topics include machine tool concepts, industrial electricity principles, repairing automated manufacturing equipment, and troubleshooting PLC systems. The one semester embedded technical diploma is designed to prepare students for the real-world scenarios in the workplace.
View on provider's websiteFind your future in industrial mechanics, the fast-growing field in the manufacturing industry. CVTC’s one-year, technical diploma program will prepare you to install, maintain, operate, diagnose, and repair automated equipment used in manufacturing industries.
This program starts every 8 weeks allowing you to start at a time that is convenient for you. You can start at multiple points throughout the year. The program also offers day and evening options.
View on provider's websiteFind your future in the manufacturing industry, in the fast-growing field of Industrial Mechanics. CVTC’s Industrial Mechanical Technician program will prepare you to install, maintain, operate, diagnose, and repair automated equipment used in manufacturing industries and maintain facilities/buildings with automated systems used to create the products we use every day.
This training will help prepare you for supervisory positions in the industry including lead technician and maintenance manager. This program offers a part-time option and an evening program.
View on provider's websiteLearn the basics of hydraulics, pneumatics, industrial mechanics, and the core manufacturing skills in this one semester technical diploma. Students will also have an introduction to welding skills in oxyacetylene welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). The diploma also helps students develop precision measurement and applied math skills needed in the industry.
View on provider's websiteCVTC’s Machine Tool Operator is an embedded one-year technical diploma that can lead directly into the Machine Tooling Technics two-year associate degree program. The Machine Tool Operator program provides training for entry-level employment in a machining environment. Students will be exposed to manual lathes & mills, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) workstations, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM). Students will gain the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to operate a variety of machine tools, along with other support equipment, to be able to produce parts to meet print specifications.
This program offers hands-on training from highly skilled and experienced instructors for employment in CNC programming, CNC machining, CNC operation, mold making, and quality-control inspection. If you wish to join the workforce quicker and you have strong mechanical skills and enjoy building or crafting things, this could be the program for you!
The Machine Tool Operator program is an affordable option that allows you to earn your diploma in less time, so you can join the workforce quicker and begin earning a competitive salary. Plus, graduates from this program often have several job offers when they graduate!
View on provider's websiteIf you have good mechanical skills and enjoy building or crafting items, check out CVTC’s Machine Tooling Technics program! You can earn a technical diploma in 18-20 months. This program offers training for employment in CNC programming, CNC machining, CNC operation, mold making, and quality-control inspection. This program is four days a week for 64 weeks.
View on provider's websiteUse your science and math skills in the growing manufacturing sector. The Manufacturing Engineering Technologist program provides training for those seeking a career in engineering and engineering technology in support of metal fabrication, plastics processing, and consumer products manufacturing and assembly.
View on provider's websiteCVTC’s Child Care Services program allows you to complete your education in one year and begin a child care career. Earning a technical diploma in child care services prepares you for working with young children. Child care providers play an important role in child development by attending to children’s needs and organizing activities that stimulate physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth.
In the child care classes you will learn how to help children explore their interests, develop their talents and independence, build self-esteem, and interact with others. Your education will also include learning how to plan and implement learning activities, work cooperatively with parents, and create a safe environment for young children.
View on provider's websiteCVTC’s Early Childhood Education program allows you to complete your education in two years and begin a professional career. Earning a two-year associate degree will prepare you for working with young children from birth to grade three. Early childhood educators play an important role in child development by attending to children’s needs and organizing activities that stimulate physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth. In addition, early childhood professionals supervise assistant child care teachers, maintain state licensing requirements, and provide lead instruction within the classroom.
In the early childhood classes you will learn child development, classroom management, how to work with children with differing abilities, and curriculum planning. Your education will also include learning how to plan and implement learning activities, work cooperatively with parents, and create a safe environment for young children.
This program has an advanced placement entry option. Advanced placement is an opportunity for graduates of a related program to further their education. Learn more about advanced placement for this program.
View on provider's websiteIf you love working with school-aged children and feel a career in education is calling you, the Foundations of Teacher Education associate degree program at Chippewa Valley Technical College is right for you. The two-year program is offered online and face-to-face. The typical instructional assistant or paraprofessional will work under the supervision of a licensed teacher, performing a variety of tasks in the classroom including monitoring student’s activities, tutoring, correcting papers, proctoring assessments, facilitating small groups and supervising various classroom and school events.
CVTC's Foundations of Teacher Education degree program is convenient, affordable and flexible. The online classes make it easy to perform coursework whenever it is convenient. Students will benefit from instructors with teaching experience. Students will gain practicum experience and training at area public schools. CVTC's Foundations of Teacher Education program meets Title I requirements and fulfills the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA Act) for paraprofessionals. CVTC's Foundation of Teacher Education program will provide opportunities to concentrate in Career and Technical Education disciplines leading to Secondary CTE teaching careers.
View on provider's websiteIf you love working with school-aged children and feel a career in education is calling you, the Foundations of Teacher Education associate degree program at Chippewa Valley Technical College is right for you. The two-year program is offered online and face-to-face. The typical instructional assistant or paraprofessional will work under the supervision of a licensed teacher, performing a variety of tasks in the classroom including monitoring student’s activities, tutoring, correcting papers, proctoring assessments, facilitating small groups and supervising various classroom and school events.
CVTC's Foundations of Teacher Education degree program is convenient, affordable and flexible. The online classes make it easy to perform coursework whenever it is convenient. Students will benefit from instructors with teaching experience. Students will gain practicum experience and training at area public schools. CVTC's Foundations of Teacher Education program meets Title I requirements and fulfills the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA Act) for paraprofessionals. CVTC's Foundation of Teacher Education program will provide opportunities to concentrate in Career and Technical Education disciplines leading to Secondary CTE teaching careers.
View on provider's websiteEarn your degree in criminal justice at CVTC! A career in criminal justice is the right choice as our world has become more complex and the demand for criminal justice professionals has increased.
CVTC’s Criminal Justice program provides theoretical and practical information on various types of law, community policing, corrections, investigations, report writing, and professional communication. Other courses will strengthen your ability to interact with the public, work with people from diverse backgrounds, and clearly communicate in a professional manner verbally and in writing.
This program includes plenty of hands-on experience, including preparing you for entrance to the 720-hours of training that is required for certification by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Bureau of Training and Standards and the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board after you obtain 60 college credits.
Students may participate in a summer elective internship where they will have firsthand observation within a criminal justice agency of their choice.
View on provider's websiteEarn your degree in criminal justice at CVTC! A career in criminal justice is the right choice as our world has become more complex and the demand for criminal justice professionals has increased.
CVTC’s Criminal Justice program provides theoretical and practical information on various types of law, community policing, corrections, investigations, report writing, and professional communication. Other courses will strengthen your ability to interact with the public, work with people from diverse backgrounds, and clearly communicate in a professional manner verbally and in writing.
This program includes plenty of hands-on experience, including preparing you for entrance to the 720-hours of training that is required for certification by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Bureau of Training and Standards and the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board after you obtain 60 college credits.
Students may participate in a summer elective internship where they will have firsthand observation within a criminal justice agency of their choice.
View on provider's websiteCVTC’s Law Enforcement Academy is designed for potential law enforcement officers who need or want to meet Wisconsin certification requirements. You can earn a technical diploma in 18 weeks. At CVTC preparatory law enforcement officer training is offered full-time over eighteen weeks (720 hours).
The 720-hour training program is competency-based and meets the criteria set by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Bureau of Training and Standards and the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board. The criminal justice courses include lectures, multimedia presentations, interactive group discussions, hands-on instruction, and field exercises.
View on provider's websiteCVTC’s Law Enforcement Academy is designed for potential law enforcement officers who need or want to meet Wisconsin certification requirements. You can earn a technical diploma in 18 weeks. At CVTC preparatory law enforcement officer training is offered full-time over eighteen weeks (720 hours).
The 720-hour training program is competency-based and meets the criteria set by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Bureau of Training and Standards and the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board. The criminal justice courses include lectures, multimedia presentations, interactive group discussions, hands-on instruction, and field exercises.
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various courses on law enforcement helping to keep law enforcement at their maximum strength and ability. These courses are designed to upskill, teach, and prepare employees for high-risk situations.
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various courses on law enforcement helping to keep law enforcement at their maximum strength and ability. These courses are designed to upskill, teach, and prepare employees for high-risk situations.
View on provider's websiteEarn your degree in criminal justice at CVTC! A career in criminal justice is the right choice as our world has become more complex and the demand for criminal justice professionals has increased.
CVTC’s Criminal Justice program provides theoretical and practical information on various types of law, community policing, corrections, investigations, report writing, and professional communication. Other courses will strengthen your ability to interact with the public, work with people from diverse backgrounds, and clearly communicate in a professional manner verbally and in writing.
This program includes plenty of hands-on experience, including preparing you for entrance to the 720-hours of training that is required for certification by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Bureau of Training and Standards and the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board after you obtain 60 college credits.
Students may participate in a summer elective internship where they will have firsthand observation within a criminal justice agency of their choice.
View on provider's websiteEarn your degree in criminal justice at CVTC! A career in criminal justice is the right choice as our world has become more complex and the demand for criminal justice professionals has increased.
CVTC’s Criminal Justice program provides theoretical and practical information on various types of law, community policing, corrections, investigations, report writing, and professional communication. Other courses will strengthen your ability to interact with the public, work with people from diverse backgrounds, and clearly communicate in a professional manner verbally and in writing.
This program includes plenty of hands-on experience, including preparing you for entrance to the 720-hours of training that is required for certification by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Bureau of Training and Standards and the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board after you obtain 60 college credits.
Students may participate in a summer elective internship where they will have firsthand observation within a criminal justice agency of their choice.
View on provider's websiteEarn your degree in criminal justice at CVTC! A career in criminal justice is the right choice as our world has become more complex and the demand for criminal justice professionals has increased.
CVTC’s Criminal Justice program provides theoretical and practical information on various types of law, community policing, corrections, investigations, report writing, and professional communication. Other courses will strengthen your ability to interact with the public, work with people from diverse backgrounds, and clearly communicate in a professional manner verbally and in writing.
This program includes plenty of hands-on experience, including preparing you for entrance to the 720-hours of training that is required for certification by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Bureau of Training and Standards and the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board after you obtain 60 college credits.
Students may participate in a summer elective internship where they will have firsthand observation within a criminal justice agency of their choice.
View on provider's websiteCVTC’s Law Enforcement Academy is designed for potential law enforcement officers who need or want to meet Wisconsin certification requirements. You can earn a technical diploma in 18 weeks. At CVTC preparatory law enforcement officer training is offered full-time over eighteen weeks (720 hours).
The 720-hour training program is competency-based and meets the criteria set by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Bureau of Training and Standards and the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board. The criminal justice courses include lectures, multimedia presentations, interactive group discussions, hands-on instruction, and field exercises.
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various courses on law enforcement helping to keep law enforcement at their maximum strength and ability. These courses are designed to upskill, teach, and prepare employees for high-risk situations.
View on provider's websiteThe Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course prepares students for all aspects of emergency care in both medical and trauma situations. This 5 credit course adheres to state and national standards. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the following areas in anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, fractures and dislocations, spinal injuries, soft-tissue wounds, and ambulance operations. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to complete certification requirements for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various courses on emergency medical services, helping to keep area professionals at maximum ability. These hands-on courses are designed to refresh skills, train employees, and advance teams.
View on provider's websiteIf you are level–headed, have a passion for medicine, and want to be on the front-lines helping people when they need it the most, CVTC’s Paramedic technical diploma could be the right choice for you. This one-year technical diploma will prepare you for a career in the medical field as a Paramedic. Apply today for a rewarding career that will make a big difference in the lives of people every day.
As a student, you will complete clinicals which allow you hands-on application of skills learned in the classroom. Upon completion of this program you will be eligible for national certification and Wisconsin licensure as an EMT-Paramedic. If you wish to continue your education, you can carry your credits into the two-year Paramedic Technician associate degree.
View on provider's websiteDo you have a unique ability to stay calm under pressure or in the midst of an emergency? CVTC’s Paramedic Technician program allows you to help people in emergency situations. If you can quickly react and focus on providing competent care during an emergency, this is the right choice for you.
The paramedic training consists of three components including classroom and laboratory instruction using real world simulation, clinicals in a hospital or other health care setting under direct supervision, and an internship to enhance learning through the practice of paramedicine in pre-hospital setting with actual patients under the supervision of instructors or approved specialists.
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various courses on fire training, helping to keep area professionals at maximum ability. These courses are designed to prepare employees for hazardous situations, strengthen skills, and advance teams.
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various courses on fire/hazmat training helping to keep area professionals at their maximum strength and ability. These courses are designed to help employees refresh, strengthen, and advance their skills.
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers a FireMedic program that allows you to receive training in fire rescue and EMS training. This is a challenging program but comes with a great sense of accomplishment once completed. This accomplishment continues throughout your career, as you help people on a daily basis. Students that succeed in this program have a strong sense of self-discipline and a desire to help people.
This program includes special courses in water, confined spaces, trench, and high angle rescue. It offers plenty of hands-on experience as well as in-depth classroom training.
Students will complete a paramedic clinical internship where they will practice paramedicine in a health care environment with actual patients under the supervision of instructors or an approved specialist.
In addition, students also complete a FireMedic internship that will allow them to actively participate as a 'working' member of a fire department. Students work the 24-hour shift schedule at one full-time local fire department, and perform the same duties as the firefighters.
Upon graduation from this program, you will be prepared to take the National Registry for Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-Paramedic) and the State of Wisconsin Firefighter I and Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Certification exams.
View on provider's websiteIf you love working with school-aged children and feel a career in education is calling you, the Foundations of Teacher Education associate degree program at Chippewa Valley Technical College is right for you. The two-year program is offered online and face-to-face. The typical instructional assistant or paraprofessional will work under the supervision of a licensed teacher, performing a variety of tasks in the classroom including monitoring student’s activities, tutoring, correcting papers, proctoring assessments, facilitating small groups and supervising various classroom and school events.
CVTC's Foundations of Teacher Education degree program is convenient, affordable and flexible. The online classes make it easy to perform coursework whenever it is convenient. Students will benefit from instructors with teaching experience. Students will gain practicum experience and training at area public schools. CVTC's Foundations of Teacher Education program meets Title I requirements and fulfills the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA Act) for paraprofessionals. CVTC's Foundation of Teacher Education program will provide opportunities to concentrate in Career and Technical Education disciplines leading to Secondary CTE teaching careers.
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various courses on hospitality and human services helping to advance area professionals. These courses are designed to help resolve critical employee-related issues, improve productivity, and provide your company with increased compliance levels.
View on provider's websiteIf your healthy lifestyle includes low-risk choices regarding substance use, the ability to work independently and within a team, and a desire to use your written and oral communication skills to help others, the Substance Use Disorder Counseling program is the right choice.
SUD Counseling associates are held to high ethical standards to inspire respect, trust, and confidence. Your conduct must never compromise your ability to fulfill your professional responsibilities.
The program includes internship experiences over the last two semesters at clinical sites and treatment-providing agencies where students observe, integrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired earlier in semesters and perform the substance use disorder counselor eight practice dimensions and 12 core functions (the basic tasks and responsibilities that constitute the work of a substance use disorder counselor) with the guidance of a clinical supervisor.
SUD Counseling program graduates are licensed in Wisconsin as Substance Abuse Counselors-In Training, qualifying for entry-level employment in a rewarding career.
View on provider's websiteAre you interested in the legal system and the law? Do you enjoy getting to the bottom of things doing careful research? If so, then pursuing a paralegal degree is the right choice! A paralegal is a trained professional who can step into a legal system and assist lawyers in all aspects of practicing law by attending client meetings, investigating client cases, drafting court documents, and researching legal matters.
Paralegals are not attorneys and are not authorized to practice law but they play a crucial role in providing legal services to the public.
View on provider's websiteThe food service industry is one of the area’s leading employers and CVTC is answering demand for these careers with a new two-year Culinary Management associate degree. Careers in the culinary industry are challenging and varied, with many opportunities for advancement. CVTC’s Culinary Management program will prepare you for a career as a line cook, sous chef, restaurant manager, food service manager, or baker.
The Culinary Management associate degree will prepare learners to implement theory and management skill sets towards professional food preparation and service standards in an ever-demanding marketplace. Students will learn basic and advanced culinary technique, menu planning, beverage management, restaurant operations, nutrition, purchasing, cost control, and food service supervision. A required internship will allow the practice of these skill demonstrations in an off-campus hospitality environment. Graduates have a number of exceptional employment opportunities locally or wherever their careers may take them.
CVTC’s new, modern, state-of-the-art kitchen and dining area provides the hands-on training you need to succeed in the restaurant industry. Upon completion of the program, you will earn the National Restaurant Association Applied Food Service Sanitation and the Responsible Beverage certificate, allowing you to become a Wisconsin Certified Food Manager and a licensed bartender. Employment opportunities are endless and advancement is excellent! You will have a number of employment opportunities in food preparation and culinary management including full-service restaurants, hotels, hospitals, educational facilities, catering, and delis.
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various culinary courses intended to enrich community members. These courses are designed to teach individuals the techniques, flavor profiles, and skills of professional chefs in a fun and delicious environment!
View on provider's websiteBrighten up your future in less than one year by enrolling in CVTC’s Dental Assistant program. As a dental assistant, you will be a vital part of the dental office.
Students will receive a coronal polishing certificate of training. CVTC has a full service dental clinic in which dental assistant students, dental hygiene students and dental students from Marquette School of Dentistry work together in a collaborative learning environment to provide care to patients who lack access to dental care. All dental assistant students rotate through the dental clinic as part of their training as well as complete clinical rotations at local dental offices to gain hands-on experience.
View on provider's websiteA person’s smile is an important feature. Those who help protect it are equally important. Earn your dental hygienist degree at CVTC. This program allows you to gain hands-on experience in the CVTC Dental Clinic as well as classroom instruction. As a dental hygienist, you will work as a member of a dental health team, focusing on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of dental disease as well as prevention of dental disease.
View on provider's websiteVisualize your future in the medical field working with physicians and helping them determine a medical diagnosis for patients. CVTC offers a two-year Diagnostic Medical Sonography associate degree.
The program includes a seven-month internship at a clinical site to provide hands-on experience.
This program has an advanced placement entry option. Advanced placement is an opportunity for graduates of a related program to further their education. Learn more about advanced placement for this program.
View on provider's websiteIf you are interested in the healthcare industry and information technology the Health Information Management & Technology (HIMT) is the right choice. When studying health information, students will acquire a versatile yet focused skill set incorporating electronic health record (EHR) data management, data analytics, information integrity, data quality, workflow re-design and medical coding and billing.
Health Information professionals use their knowledge of healthcare, information technology, and data management to form the link between clinicians, administrators, and information technology professionals, all "behind the scenes" of direct patient care.
At CVTC you will experience this career through real-world case scenarios, hands-on HIM applications, and professional practicum experiences.
The HIMT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Graduates from this program are eligible to take the national certification examination offered by AHIMA to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). These are credentials required by employers for most positions in this field.
View on provider's websiteFind your future in the healthcare field in one year! CVTC’s Medical Assistant program allows you to earn your technical diploma and start your career quickly! As a medical assistant, you will help physicians by providing patient care, obtaining vital signs, and assisting with examinations and minor office surgery. Medical assistants also administer injectable medications and perform basic diagnostic testing.
The medical assistant classes will enhance your communication skills to prepare you for patient interaction.
The program will include a clinical practicum during the second term where students will perform medical assistant administrative, clinical, and laboratory duties under the supervision of trained mentors to effectively transition to the role of a medical assistant.
View on provider's websiteScope out your future in the Medical Laboratory Technician program at CVTC. If you find research exciting and like the thought of working in a lab, this is the right choice for you. This program helps you acquire the entry-level knowledge and skills you need to work in a clinical laboratory. Your work as a medical lab technician will provide clinicians with critical information necessary for diagnosis, treatment and management of a wide variety of diseases.
The program includes a clinical experience allowing students to practice the principles and procedures of laboratory medicine in a clinical laboratory setting, including the operation of state-of-the-art instrumentation and the use of laboratory information systems to report.
View on provider's websiteFind your future in the healthcare field in less than one year! CVTC’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program allows you to earn your technical diploma and start your career quickly!
This 120-hour course is a combination of classroom lecture, lab experience, and clinical practice conducted in long-term care facilities. It covers basic body function and structure, nutrition, nursing care procedures, and ethical and legal considerations.
As a nursing assistant, you will provide care to a variety of patients to help them live as comfortably and independently as possible. Your training will cover basic nursing skills including patient care, nutrition comprehension, and customer service.
View on provider's websiteEarn your Physical Therapist Assistant degree at CVTC! You will help people of all ages improve their mobility and relieve pain and disability caused by disease or injury. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can help others improve their function, becoming a physical therapist assistant is the right choice.
You will have a clinical experience as part of the program to apply foundational elements, knowledge, and technical skills required of the entry-level physical therapist assistant in various practice settings.
After completion of the program, you will be prepared to work in a hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation center, or other healthcare facility.
View on provider's websiteThe Practical Nursing (LPN) one-year program prepares students for jobs in nursing and healthcare. This program offers in-depth training, immediate job openings, and is a seamless pathway from practical nursing to associate degree nursing.
LPNs provide basic hands-on medical and nursing care for patients in various settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and physician’s offices. LPNs assist nurses with health assessments, medication administration, ensuring the comfort of patients, and more.
View on provider's websitePicture yourself in a new career! Start in CVTC’s Radiography program and earn your associate degree in two years. Radiography is one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare, and a career in radiologic technology offers a promising future, job stability, and a good salary.
Radiologic technologists work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease/injury. For the images to be interpreted correctly by the radiologist, the imaging examinations must be performed properly and competently by an imaging expert, the radiographer.
View on provider's websiteLooking for an exciting and rewarding career that pays well? Check out CVTC’s Respiratory Therapy program and earn your associate degree in two years.
As a respiratory therapist you will evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. You will interview patients, perform limited physical examinations, and conduct diagnostic tests.
The program is a combination of classroom and clinical training. As part of the respiratory therapist training, students will complete a clinical internship, allowing them to apply their education right away.
View on provider's websiteGive your career an adrenaline rush and check out CVTC’s Surgical Technologist program. You can earn your technical diploma in one year and start your career.
Surgical technologists are an integral part of a team of medical practitioners that provide surgical care to patients in a variety of settings.
A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Your training will include both classroom and hands-on clinical practice. When you complete this program, you will be awarded a diploma as a surgical technologist and will take the national Surgical Technologist Certification examination.
The Surgical Technologist program is a member of and accredited by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
View on provider's websiteInterested in an outdoor career? Like the thought of climbing structures and troubleshooting electrical problems? CVTC offers a one-year Electrical Power Distribution program. This program is quick, the tuition is reasonable, and the earning potential is strong. Electrify your future!
View on provider's websiteThis Embedded Technical Diploma prepares students with skills necessary for basic geothermal, solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, and wind services.
View on provider's websiteUsing a mixture of arts and digital technology, successful graphic designers are creative, have strong attention to visual details, and embrace new technologies. Throughout this two-year Graphic Design Associate Degree, you will develop a foundation of technical skills while working toward creating a personal style to be displayed in your final design portfolio.
The Graphic Design program teaches students traditional art fundamentals like drawing and typography, but also digital art skills for print and electronic media using the latest Adobe Creative Cloud applications: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animate, and After Effects. Coursework builds on itself during the program as students work with real clients and projects aimed at strengthening communication, project management, and time management skills.
Graphic designers today work on a wide variety of projects from logo creation, branding, document layout, advertising, signage, social media graphics, and web design. They also work in a variety of business settings, including advertising and marketing agencies, printing companies, in-house corporate marketing departments. Some designers also choose to work for themselves as freelancers.
If you are looking to turn your artistic ability and passion into a career, the Graphic Design program is for you!
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various courses on graphic design helping to prepare and advance area professionals. These courses are designed to further your creative abilities, build a solid technique, and learn new technology.
View on provider's websiteHuman Resource professionals take care of the most important part of a business, it’s people! If you are a driven, detail oriented, people-person, then a career in Human Resources might be right for you. CVTC’s Human Resource’s degree program gives you the tools that you’ll need to take on this very important role in any business.
Learn to recruit and hire qualified employees, conduct employee orientation, implement compensation and wellness programs, and so much more! Exciting hands-on classes in HR law, Employee Relations and Recruitment and Selection will prepare you for the variety of day to day tasks that HR professionals encounter. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience with an internship. The network of local employers and knowledge that CVTC arms you with, puts you steps ahead of the competition.
And best of all, going to college fits into your schedule with online and face-to-face class options! Classes start in January and August, and our friendly, knowledgeable staff can help you apply, enroll, and get you the information you need to get started. Need financial aid? No problem! We can help with that too! If you are ready to take on a rewarding career that is full of variety, then apply today!
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various courses on human resources and project management helping to advance area professionals. These courses are designed to increase compliance levels, develop productivity and morale, and upskill employee effectiveness.
View on provider's websiteDo you have a passion for new technology? Do you enjoy problem-solving? The Information Technology - Network Specialist program at CVTC teaches students how to install, configure, and administer the networking equipment and network services that are common in LAN and WAN environments.
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various courses on IT and networking helping to prepare and advance area professionals. These courses are designed to help teach problem-solving solutions, learn emerging techniques, and strengthen your skills.
View on provider's websiteDo you have a passion for new technology? Do you enjoy problem-solving? The Information Technology - Network Specialist program at CVTC teaches students how to install, configure, and administer the networking equipment and network services that are common in LAN and WAN environments.
View on provider's websiteDo you have a passion for new technology? Do you enjoy problem-solving? The Information Technology - Network Specialist program at CVTC teaches students how to install, configure, and administer the networking equipment and network services that are common in LAN and WAN environments.
View on provider's websiteThe IT - Software Development Specialist technical diploma prepares individuals to provide technical assistance in resolving software-based computer problems in today’s digital office environments.
Students work with a text editor and a browser to develop web pages from scratch using HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to control color, layout, text, and images. Problem-solving skills are practices as students complete a variety of programming exercises using the JavaScript programming language. Students explore the history and evolution of databases, and investigate current database usage in the industry.
View on provider's websiteThe IT - Software Development Specialist technical diploma prepares individuals to provide technical assistance in resolving software-based computer problems in today’s digital office environments.
Students work with a text editor and a browser to develop web pages from scratch using HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to control color, layout, text, and images. Problem-solving skills are practices as students complete a variety of programming exercises using the JavaScript programming language. Students explore the history and evolution of databases, and investigate current database usage in the industry.
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various courses on IT and networking helping to prepare and advance area professionals. These courses are designed to help teach problem-solving solutions, learn emerging techniques, and strengthen your skills.
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various courses on IT and networking helping to prepare and advance area professionals. These courses are designed to help teach problem-solving solutions, learn emerging techniques, and strengthen your skills.
View on provider's websiteJoin the software revolution that is reshaping our world! Software developers are in high demand with a variety of skills ranging from building a website or application, supporting a business system, interfacing into other electronic devices, to writing a report against a database. As a software developer you are the architect and builder of a virtual environment that people utilize for productivity, services, and entertainment. You are a business professional who helps businesses compete in a global market.
The IT - Software Developer program is hands-on in a collaborative learning environment. You will work individually and in groups on a variety of programming challenges and projects.
The software developer program also helps you develop valuable workplace skills including; time management, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and environmental awareness.
View on provider's websiteThe IT - Software Development Specialist technical diploma prepares individuals to provide technical assistance in resolving software-based computer problems in today’s digital office environments.
Students work with a text editor and a browser to develop web pages from scratch using HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to control color, layout, text, and images. Problem-solving skills are practices as students complete a variety of programming exercises using the JavaScript programming language. Students explore the history and evolution of databases, and investigate current database usage in the industry.
View on provider's websiteCVTC offers various courses on web development and analytics helping to prepare and advance area professionals. These courses are designed to reinforce core capabilities, teach new processes, and offer unique opportunities to advance in the field.
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Eau Claire, WI 54701-6162
United States