Clover Park Technical College

Technology is an integral part of every person's life, and every business runs on software. Computer Programming is challenging, fun, and can change the world, as students get to see their software start to function properly - whether as a website, game, mobile application, or something else - after all the work they put into it. Employers are looking for programmers with logic skills and soft skills as well. Communication is a big part of our job. Writing robust maintainable code, troubleshooting, and teamwork are some of the other traits employers look for. If you like technology, solving problems and learning and want a career field that's growing and will be around for a very long time, then this program might be the perfect fit.

Technology is an integral part of every person's life, and every business runs on software. Computer Programming is challenging, fun, and can change the world, as students get to see their software start to function properly - whether as a website, game, mobile application, or something else - after all the work they put into it. Employers are looking for programmers with logic skills and soft skills as well. Communication is a big part of our job. Writing robust maintainable code, troubleshooting, and teamwork are some of the other traits employers look for. If you like technology, solving problems and learning and want a career field that's growing and will be around for a very long time, then this program might be the perfect fit.

Our Computer Networking & Information Systems Security program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities protecting computers and networks against unauthorized access or modification. You’ll learn how to prevent the denial of service to authorized users, as well as the support, design, implementation, and administration of new computer networks and maintenance of existing systems. Our style of hands-on learning means we do it, then we break it, then we fix it. If you love working with computers and want to help protect people from digital threats, this is the program for you.

Our Computer Networking & Information Systems Security program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities protecting computers and networks against unauthorized access or modification. You’ll learn how to prevent the denial of service to authorized users, as well as the support, design, implementation, and administration of new computer networks and maintenance of existing systems. Our style of hands-on learning means we do it, then we break it, then we fix it. If you love working with computers and want to help protect people from digital threats, this is the program for you.

Our Computer Networking & Information Systems Security program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities protecting computers and networks against unauthorized access or modification. You’ll learn how to prevent the denial of service to authorized users, as well as the support, design, implementation, and administration of new computer networks and maintenance of existing systems. Our style of hands-on learning means we do it, then we break it, then we fix it. If you love working with computers and want to help protect people from digital threats, this is the program for you.

Our Computer Networking & Information Systems Security program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities protecting computers and networks against unauthorized access or modification. You’ll learn how to prevent the denial of service to authorized users, as well as the support, design, implementation, and administration of new computer networks and maintenance of existing systems. Our style of hands-on learning means we do it, then we break it, then we fix it. If you love working with computers and want to help protect people from digital threats, this is the program for you.

Our Computer Networking & Information Systems Security program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities protecting computers and networks against unauthorized access or modification. You’ll learn how to prevent the denial of service to authorized users, as well as the support, design, implementation, and administration of new computer networks and maintenance of existing systems. Our style of hands-on learning means we do it, then we break it, then we fix it. If you love working with computers and want to help protect people from digital threats, this is the program for you.

Our Computer Networking & Information Systems Security program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities protecting computers and networks against unauthorized access or modification. You’ll learn how to prevent the denial of service to authorized users, as well as the support, design, implementation, and administration of new computer networks and maintenance of existing systems. Our style of hands-on learning means we do it, then we break it, then we fix it. If you love working with computers and want to help protect people from digital threats, this is the program for you.

Our Computer Networking & Information Systems Security program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities protecting computers and networks against unauthorized access or modification. You’ll learn how to prevent the denial of service to authorized users, as well as the support, design, implementation, and administration of new computer networks and maintenance of existing systems. Our style of hands-on learning means we do it, then we break it, then we fix it. If you love working with computers and want to help protect people from digital threats, this is the program for you.

Our Computer Networking & Information Systems Security program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities protecting computers and networks against unauthorized access or modification. You’ll learn how to prevent the denial of service to authorized users, as well as the support, design, implementation, and administration of new computer networks and maintenance of existing systems. Our style of hands-on learning means we do it, then we break it, then we fix it. If you love working with computers and want to help protect people from digital threats, this is the program for you.

Our Computer Networking & Information Systems Security program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities protecting computers and networks against unauthorized access or modification. You’ll learn how to prevent the denial of service to authorized users, as well as the support, design, implementation, and administration of new computer networks and maintenance of existing systems. Our style of hands-on learning means we do it, then we break it, then we fix it. If you love working with computers and want to help protect people from digital threats, this is the program for you.

In our Avionics Technician Program, you will learn the operation and maintenance of the electrical systems on an aircraft. This includes the communication, radar, and avionics systems. The Pacific Northwest boasts a tremendous heritage of aviation, and that continues to grow today. There is a great - and growing - need for qualified avionics technicians. This program is taught by award-winning instructors at our state-of-the-art South Hill Campus.

In our Avionics Technician Program, you will learn the operation and maintenance of the electrical systems on an aircraft. This includes the communication, radar, and avionics systems. The Pacific Northwest boasts a tremendous heritage of aviation, and that continues to grow today. There is a great - and growing - need for qualified avionics technicians. This program is taught by award-winning instructors at our state-of-the-art South Hill Campus.

Airliners, business jets, helicopters, general aviation aircraft and more ... there are so many different fascinating varieties of aircraft! The Pacific Northwest boasts a tremendous heritage of aviation, and that continues to grow today. There is a great - and growing - need for qualified aviation maintenance technicians. Employers look for basic skills in aircraft structures, systems, troubleshooting, regulations, teamwork and personal accountability. These are the foundation of our AMT curriculum, taught by award-winning instructors at our state-of-the-art South Hill Campus. Our AMT students average among the highest pass rates in the nation for FAA certification. If you're fascinated by the mechanics of aviation, this program and career path might be the perfect fit for you.

Airliners, business jets, helicopters, general aviation aircraft and more ... there are so many different fascinating varieties of aircraft! The Pacific Northwest boasts a tremendous heritage of aviation, and that continues to grow today. There is a great - and growing - need for qualified aviation maintenance technicians. Employers look for basic skills in aircraft structures, systems, troubleshooting, regulations, teamwork and personal accountability. These are the foundation of our AMT curriculum, taught by award-winning instructors at our state-of-the-art South Hill Campus. Our AMT students average among the highest pass rates in the nation for FAA certification. If you're fascinated by the mechanics of aviation, this program and career path might be the perfect fit for you.

In our Avionics Technician Program, you will learn the operation and maintenance of the electrical systems on an aircraft. This includes the communication, radar, and avionics systems. The Pacific Northwest boasts a tremendous heritage of aviation, and that continues to grow today. There is a great - and growing - need for qualified avionics technicians. This program is taught by award-winning instructors at our state-of-the-art South Hill Campus.

Airliners, business jets, helicopters, general aviation aircraft and more ... there are so many different fascinating varieties of aircraft! The Pacific Northwest boasts a tremendous heritage of aviation, and that continues to grow today. There is a great - and growing - need for qualified aviation maintenance technicians. Employers look for basic skills in aircraft structures, systems, troubleshooting, regulations, teamwork and personal accountability. These are the foundation of our AMT curriculum, taught by award-winning instructors at our state-of-the-art South Hill Campus. Our AMT students average among the highest pass rates in the nation for FAA certification. If you're fascinated by the mechanics of aviation, this program and career path might be the perfect fit for you.

As long as cars will be on the road, we'll have a need for automotive collision technicians. This program teaches students how to identify, evaluate and diagnose collision damage and repair needs and gives them the skills to carry those repairs through to completion. Our Automotive Restoration & Customization - Finishing Certificate offers the training to restore an old classic to its former glory or take a stock vehicle and turn it into a wholly unique ride. Our 85,000 square-foot automotive facility features state-of-the-industry paint rooms, computer labs, classrooms and glassed-in shop areas, and our automotive programs have won numerous national awards. If you love cars and have an eye for taking something broken and doing the work needed to repair and restore it back to its original condition, this might be the program and career path for you.

As long as cars will be on the road, we'll have a need for automotive collision technicians. This program teaches students how to identify, evaluate and diagnose collision damage and repair needs and gives them the skills to carry those repairs through to completion. Our Automotive Restoration & Customization - Finishing Certificate offers the training to restore an old classic to its former glory or take a stock vehicle and turn it into a wholly unique ride. Our 85,000 square-foot automotive facility features state-of-the-industry paint rooms, computer labs, classrooms and glassed-in shop areas, and our automotive programs have won numerous national awards. If you love cars and have an eye for taking something broken and doing the work needed to repair and restore it back to its original condition, this might be the program and career path for you.

As long as cars will be on the road, we'll have a need for automotive collision technicians. This program teaches students how to identify, evaluate and diagnose collision damage and repair needs and gives them the skills to carry those repairs through to completion. Our Automotive Restoration & Customization - Finishing Certificate offers the training to restore an old classic to its former glory or take a stock vehicle and turn it into a wholly unique ride. Our 85,000 square-foot automotive facility features state-of-the-industry paint rooms, computer labs, classrooms and glassed-in shop areas, and our automotive programs have won numerous national awards. If you love cars and have an eye for taking something broken and doing the work needed to repair and restore it back to its original condition, this might be the program and career path for you.

As long as cars will be on the road, we'll have a need for automotive collision technicians. This program teaches students how to identify, evaluate and diagnose collision damage and repair needs and gives them the skills to carry those repairs through to completion. Our Automotive Restoration & Customization - Finishing Certificate offers the training to restore an old classic to its former glory or take a stock vehicle and turn it into a wholly unique ride. Our 85,000 square-foot automotive facility features state-of-the-industry paint rooms, computer labs, classrooms and glassed-in shop areas, and our automotive programs have won numerous national awards. If you love cars and have an eye for taking something broken and doing the work needed to repair and restore it back to its original condition, this might be the program and career path for you.

It’s a good time to be an automotive student! With the ever-changing technology, cars are growing faster, safer and more fuel-efficient. Semi-autonomous vehicles are already on the road, and fully autonomous vehicles are not far off. Our Automotive Technician program immerses students in hands-on learning that includes the newest technology so they are prepared for a career after graduation. The 85,000 square-foot automotive facility features state-of-the-industry paint rooms, computer labs, classrooms and glassed-in shop areas. The CPTC Automotive programs have won numerous national awards. We are an ASE/NATEF Master Certified training program that started one of the first Hybrid, Electric and Alternate Fuels programs in the U.S. If you have a passion for cars and using knowledge and hands-on skills to make them work better than ever before, this might be the program for you.

It’s a good time to be an automotive student! With the ever-changing technology, cars are growing faster, safer and more fuel-efficient. Semi-autonomous vehicles are already on the road, and fully autonomous vehicles are not far off. Our Automotive Technician program immerses students in hands-on learning that includes the newest technology so they are prepared for a career after graduation. The 85,000 square-foot automotive facility features state-of-the-industry paint rooms, computer labs, classrooms and glassed-in shop areas. The CPTC Automotive programs have won numerous national awards. We are an ASE/NATEF Master Certified training program that started one of the first Hybrid, Electric and Alternate Fuels programs in the U.S. If you have a passion for cars and using knowledge and hands-on skills to make them work better than ever before, this might be the program for you.

It’s a good time to be an automotive student! With the ever-changing technology, cars are growing faster, safer and more fuel-efficient. Semi-autonomous vehicles are already on the road, and fully autonomous vehicles are not far off. Our Automotive Technician program immerses students in hands-on learning that includes the newest technology so they are prepared for a career after graduation. The 85,000 square-foot automotive facility features state-of-the-industry paint rooms, computer labs, classrooms and glassed-in shop areas. The CPTC Automotive programs have won numerous national awards. We are an ASE/NATEF Master Certified training program that started one of the first Hybrid, Electric and Alternate Fuels programs in the U.S. If you have a passion for cars and using knowledge and hands-on skills to make them work better than ever before, this might be the program for you.

It’s a good time to be an automotive student! With the ever-changing technology, cars are growing faster, safer and more fuel-efficient. Semi-autonomous vehicles are already on the road, and fully autonomous vehicles are not far off. Our Automotive Technician program immerses students in hands-on learning that includes the newest technology so they are prepared for a career after graduation. The 85,000 square-foot automotive facility features state-of-the-industry paint rooms, computer labs, classrooms and glassed-in shop areas. The CPTC Automotive programs have won numerous national awards. We are an ASE/NATEF Master Certified training program that started one of the first Hybrid, Electric and Alternate Fuels programs in the U.S. If you have a passion for cars and using knowledge and hands-on skills to make them work better than ever before, this might be the program for you.

It’s a good time to be an automotive student! With the ever-changing technology, cars are growing faster, safer and more fuel-efficient. Semi-autonomous vehicles are already on the road, and fully autonomous vehicles are not far off. Our Automotive Technician program immerses students in hands-on learning that includes the newest technology so they are prepared for a career after graduation. The 85,000 square-foot automotive facility features state-of-the-industry paint rooms, computer labs, classrooms and glassed-in shop areas. The CPTC Automotive programs have won numerous national awards. We are an ASE/NATEF Master Certified training program that started one of the first Hybrid, Electric and Alternate Fuels programs in the U.S. If you have a passion for cars and using knowledge and hands-on skills to make them work better than ever before, this might be the program for you.

It’s a good time to be an automotive student! With the ever-changing technology, cars are growing faster, safer and more fuel-efficient. Semi-autonomous vehicles are already on the road, and fully autonomous vehicles are not far off. Our Automotive Technician program immerses students in hands-on learning that includes the newest technology so they are prepared for a career after graduation. The 85,000 square-foot automotive facility features state-of-the-industry paint rooms, computer labs, classrooms and glassed-in shop areas. The CPTC Automotive programs have won numerous national awards. We are an ASE/NATEF Master Certified training program that started one of the first Hybrid, Electric and Alternate Fuels programs in the U.S. If you have a passion for cars and using knowledge and hands-on skills to make them work better than ever before, this might be the program for you.

It’s a good time to be an automotive student! With the ever-changing technology, cars are growing faster, safer and more fuel-efficient. Semi-autonomous vehicles are already on the road, and fully autonomous vehicles are not far off. Our Automotive Technician program immerses students in hands-on learning that includes the newest technology so they are prepared for a career after graduation. The 85,000 square-foot automotive facility features state-of-the-industry paint rooms, computer labs, classrooms and glassed-in shop areas. The CPTC Automotive programs have won numerous national awards. We are an ASE/NATEF Master Certified training program that started one of the first Hybrid, Electric and Alternate Fuels programs in the U.S. If you have a passion for cars and using knowledge and hands-on skills to make them work better than ever before, this might be the program for you.

It’s a good time to be an automotive student! With the ever-changing technology, cars are growing faster, safer and more fuel-efficient. Semi-autonomous vehicles are already on the road, and fully autonomous vehicles are not far off. Our Automotive Technician program immerses students in hands-on learning that includes the newest technology so they are prepared for a career after graduation. The 85,000 square-foot automotive facility features state-of-the-industry paint rooms, computer labs, classrooms and glassed-in shop areas. The CPTC Automotive programs have won numerous national awards. We are an ASE/NATEF Master Certified training program that started one of the first Hybrid, Electric and Alternate Fuels programs in the U.S. If you have a passion for cars and using knowledge and hands-on skills to make them work better than ever before, this might be the program for you.

It’s a good time to be an automotive student! With the ever-changing technology, cars are growing faster, safer and more fuel-efficient. Semi-autonomous vehicles are already on the road, and fully autonomous vehicles are not far off. Our Automotive Technician program immerses students in hands-on learning that includes the newest technology so they are prepared for a career after graduation. The 85,000 square-foot automotive facility features state-of-the-industry paint rooms, computer labs, classrooms and glassed-in shop areas. The CPTC Automotive programs have won numerous national awards. We are an ASE/NATEF Master Certified training program that started one of the first Hybrid, Electric and Alternate Fuels programs in the U.S. If you have a passion for cars and using knowledge and hands-on skills to make them work better than ever before, this might be the program for you.

Creating designs and seeing them take shape, jumping from two-dimensional images to three-dimensional layouts? The Architectural Engineering Design program focuses on Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software used in the design/construction industry, which is enhanced by hand drafting, engineering, design standards, building codes, cost estimating, team planning and much, much more. Employment opportunities utilizing these skills are vast and varied. If you love drawing, visualizing and laying out designs and concepts for buildings, this program and career path might be the perfect fit.

Creating designs and seeing them take shape, jumping from two-dimensional images to three-dimensional layouts? The Architectural Engineering Design program focuses on Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software used in the design/construction industry, which is enhanced by hand drafting, engineering, design standards, building codes, cost estimating, team planning and much, much more. Employment opportunities utilizing these skills are vast and varied. If you love drawing, visualizing and laying out designs and concepts for buildings, this program and career path might be the perfect fit.

Almost every building has some form of heating, ventilation or air conditioning, and when those systems break it can cause an emergency. Our Heating & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Service Technician program prepares students to handle those emergency circumstances with the knowledge, skill and experience to diagnose and repair the systems. This industry is already in high demand and growing quickly, and technicians with integrity and great diagnostic and repair skills can be rewarded with very high wages. Students in CPTC's program prepare for entry-level positions as service technicians, building maintenance technicians, equipment assemblers, and residential and light commercial installers. They get hands-on, work-based training through realistic activities on campus. If you have a passion for fixing things and are looking for an in-demand, high-wage career path, this might be the fit for you. Having the knowledge to diagnose and repair equipment in emergency situations is very rewarding!

Almost every building has some form of heating, ventilation or air conditioning, and when those systems break it can cause an emergency. Our Heating & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Service Technician program prepares students to handle those emergency circumstances with the knowledge, skill and experience to diagnose and repair the systems. This industry is already in high demand and growing quickly, and technicians with integrity and great diagnostic and repair skills can be rewarded with very high wages. Students in CPTC's program prepare for entry-level positions as service technicians, building maintenance technicians, equipment assemblers, and residential and light commercial installers. They get hands-on, work-based training through realistic activities on campus. If you have a passion for fixing things and are looking for an in-demand, high-wage career path, this might be the fit for you. Having the knowledge to diagnose and repair equipment in emergency situations is very rewarding!

Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in Refrigeration service and maintenance.

Welding opens up a world of creativity, giving someone the power to lay out, fit up and fabricate just about anything they can imagine out of metal. There is an instant gratification that comes from building useful objects out of metal, and that's something welders get to experience every day. Our Welding Technology program provides students with technical skills and knowledge that put them ahead of others in the industry of welding, metal fabrication, and related occupations. Employers look for capable certified welders ready and eager to go to work, people who are reliable and can learn and be trained and are excited about the product they make. If you have a creative streak and enjoy fabricating new things, a career in welding might be the perfect fit for you.

Welding opens up a world of creativity, giving someone the power to lay out, fit up and fabricate just about anything they can imagine out of metal. There is an instant gratification that comes from building useful objects out of metal, and that's something welders get to experience every day. Our Welding Technology program provides students with technical skills and knowledge that put them ahead of others in the industry of welding, metal fabrication, and related occupations. Employers look for capable certified welders ready and eager to go to work, people who are reliable and can learn and be trained and are excited about the product they make. If you have a creative streak and enjoy fabricating new things, a career in welding might be the perfect fit for you.

Welding opens up a world of creativity, giving someone the power to lay out, fit up and fabricate just about anything they can imagine out of metal. There is an instant gratification that comes from building useful objects out of metal, and that's something welders get to experience every day. Our Welding Technology program provides students with technical skills and knowledge that put them ahead of others in the industry of welding, metal fabrication, and related occupations. Employers look for capable certified welders ready and eager to go to work, people who are reliable and can learn and be trained and are excited about the product they make. If you have a creative streak and enjoy fabricating new things, a career in welding might be the perfect fit for you.

Welding opens up a world of creativity, giving someone the power to lay out, fit up and fabricate just about anything they can imagine out of metal. There is an instant gratification that comes from building useful objects out of metal, and that's something welders get to experience every day. Our Welding Technology program provides students with technical skills and knowledge that put them ahead of others in the industry of welding, metal fabrication, and related occupations. Employers look for capable certified welders ready and eager to go to work, people who are reliable and can learn and be trained and are excited about the product they make. If you have a creative streak and enjoy fabricating new things, a career in welding might be the perfect fit for you.

Welding opens up a world of creativity, giving someone the power to lay out, fit up and fabricate just about anything they can imagine out of metal. There is an instant gratification that comes from building useful objects out of metal, and that's something welders get to experience every day. Our Welding Technology program provides students with technical skills and knowledge that put them ahead of others in the industry of welding, metal fabrication, and related occupations. Employers look for capable certified welders ready and eager to go to work, people who are reliable and can learn and be trained and are excited about the product they make. If you have a creative streak and enjoy fabricating new things, a career in welding might be the perfect fit for you.

Welding opens up a world of creativity, giving someone the power to lay out, fit up and fabricate just about anything they can imagine out of metal. There is an instant gratification that comes from building useful objects out of metal, and that's something welders get to experience every day. Our Welding Technology program provides students with technical skills and knowledge that put them ahead of others in the industry of welding, metal fabrication, and related occupations. Employers look for capable certified welders ready and eager to go to work, people who are reliable and can learn and be trained and are excited about the product they make. If you have a creative streak and enjoy fabricating new things, a career in welding might be the perfect fit for you.

Welding opens up a world of creativity, giving someone the power to lay out, fit up and fabricate just about anything they can imagine out of metal. There is an instant gratification that comes from building useful objects out of metal, and that's something welders get to experience every day. Our Welding Technology program provides students with technical skills and knowledge that put them ahead of others in the industry of welding, metal fabrication, and related occupations. Employers look for capable certified welders ready and eager to go to work, people who are reliable and can learn and be trained and are excited about the product they make. If you have a creative streak and enjoy fabricating new things, a career in welding might be the perfect fit for you.

Our Construction Technology students get hands-on experience with residential construction, with the opportunity to build a tiny house from start to finish. This gives them the opportunity to see what they can do and know that they can do it. With the Construction Technology Degree, they also learn Leed Energy Auditor Home Inspection. It includes an overview of sustainable green building models with a focus on energy, indoor health, and natural resources, and also introduces solar energy, water energy, air energy, and geothermal energy. If you love building things and want to learn more about how sustainable building methods and the use of natural energy resources, this is the program for you.

Our Construction Technology students get hands-on experience with residential construction, with the opportunity to build a tiny house from start to finish. This gives them the opportunity to see what they can do and know that they can do it. With the Construction Technology Degree, they also learn Leed Energy Auditor Home Inspection. It includes an overview of sustainable green building models with a focus on energy, indoor health, and natural resources, and also introduces solar energy, water energy, air energy, and geothermal energy. If you love building things and want to learn more about how sustainable building methods and the use of natural energy resources, this is the program for you.

Our Construction Technology students get hands-on experience with residential construction, with the opportunity to build a tiny house from start to finish. This gives them the opportunity to see what they can do and know that they can do it. With the Construction Technology Degree, they also learn Leed Energy Auditor Home Inspection. It includes an overview of sustainable green building models with a focus on energy, indoor health, and natural resources, and also introduces solar energy, water energy, air energy, and geothermal energy. If you love building things and want to learn more about how sustainable building methods and the use of natural energy resources, this is the program for you.

This program is designed to train construction professionals and facilities managers for building applications and systems that consume a minimal amount of non-renewable resources and contribute to environmental and personal health.
This program will prepare graduates for careers in resource energy management, indoor air quality, solar installation, home energy rating systems, and other specialties that support the design, building, and maintenance of sustainable living environments.
Participants will receive a solid foundation in applied mathematics, applied physics, and communication. Students will also receive training in industry-specific applications using energy-efficiency technology to diagnose building deficiencies. Advanced training in sustainable systems, solar (photovoltaic) systems, resource conservation management, and weatherization will prepare graduates for a variety of careers within the construction and utilities industries, including careers as resource conservation managers, energy auditors, weatherization specialists, solar energy specialists, and home energy raters.

This apprenticeship readiness program prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the construction industry.
This one-quarter program covers safety, hand and power tool use, math, carpentry trades, print and plan reading, and employment preparation.
Students entering the one-quarter Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Trades program will be required to complete entry and quarterly assessments while enrolled in the program. These assessments will not determine eligibility for the program.

The demand for fire alarms, burglar alarms, card access and closed-circuit television have always been high, therefore, the demand for electricians that specialize in that field is also high. With advancing technologies, there's always a new innovation in security ready to be installed and programmed. Students in our Electrician Low Voltage Fire/Security Program participate in hands-on training with advanced equipment, techniques and programming to prepare for careers as alarm-system installers and service technicians. This program is approved as a Limited Energy (06) specialty electrical training program in the state of Washington, and graduates of the program can be credited with 1,815 hours of work experience upon applying to become a Limited Energy (06) specialty electrician. If you enjoy working with electronics and have a passion for safety and security, this may be the program and career path for you.

The demand for fire alarms, burglar alarms, card access and closed-circuit television have always been high, therefore, the demand for electricians that specialize in that field is also high. With advancing technologies, there's always a new innovation in security ready to be installed and programmed. Students in our Electrician Low Voltage Fire/Security Program participate in hands-on training with advanced equipment, techniques and programming to prepare for careers as alarm-system installers and service technicians. This program is approved as a Limited Energy (06) specialty electrical training program in the state of Washington, and graduates of the program can be credited with 1,815 hours of work experience upon applying to become a Limited Energy (06) specialty electrician. If you enjoy working with electronics and have a passion for safety and security, this may be the program and career path for you.

Pharmacy technicians play a vital role in the health care process, ordering and stocking medications, preparing intravenous drugs, processing prescriptions, preparing billing and operating and troubleshooting automated drug-dispensing systems. In fact, as pharmacists are starting to move more into the clinical aspect, pharmacy technicians are taking on more and more responsibility. Our Pharmacy Technician program offers hands-on training in the classroom and laboratory and three months of on-the-job training. This gives graduates a great head start in getting their foot in the door and the training they need to be ready for their career. Employers look for graduates who have trained in the technician duties and responsibilities under the guidelines of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, which govern the curriculum and standards of our program. Career options include working in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, long-term care, jails, and compounding pharmacies. If you have an interest in medicine and a great attention to detail, this program and career path might be the perfect fit for you.

Pharmacy technicians play a vital role in the health care process, ordering and stocking medications, preparing intravenous drugs, processing prescriptions, preparing billing and operating and troubleshooting automated drug-dispensing systems. In fact, as pharmacists are starting to move more into the clinical aspect, pharmacy technicians are taking on more and more responsibility. Our Pharmacy Technician program offers hands-on training in the classroom and laboratory and three months of on-the-job training. This gives graduates a great head start in getting their foot in the door and the training they need to be ready for their career. Employers look for graduates who have trained in the technician duties and responsibilities under the guidelines of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, which govern the curriculum and standards of our program. Career options include working in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, long-term care, jails, and compounding pharmacies. If you have an interest in medicine and a great attention to detail, this program and career path might be the perfect fit for you.

Dental assistants are a key part of a team that can make a positive impact in the lives of patients and their overall health. It is a field of constant innovation, with new technologies and techniques helping promote better health and strategies. Employees value hands-on experience, reliability and a positive personality to match the social dynamic of the workplace, and CPTC's Dental Assistant program promotes all of those. Our program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and our student test scores on all three parts of the Dental Assistant National Board exams are consistently higher than other schools in the state and nationally. Further, the Dental Assistant Degree typically takes just five quarters to complete - you can get a great education and get ready for a great career in just over a year!

CPTC's Hemodialysis Technician program prepares students how to operate kidney dialysis machines in outpatient settings, such as hospitals or dialysis centers.

The Medical Histology Technician program prepares students for entry-level employment in clinical, veterinary, and research laboratories. This program also serves as a pathway for career advancement in specialized areas in the medical histotechnology profession.

Medical laboratory technicians perform routine analyses on blood and body fluids. Our Medical Laboratory Technician program combines class and laboratory training with clinical experience. Students cover a lot of information during their two quarters of academia on campus in a simulated clinical laboratory, as study focuses on the theory of laboratory testing of body fluids. Normal human anatomy and physiology and the changes that occur in diseased states are also studied. The clinical phase of the program covers the majority of the final two quarters, as students are assigned to laboratories in the Puget Sound area and rotate through all the departments of the clinical laboratory to gain experience. Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to take the ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician certification examination, qualifying them for employment. With a completion time of approximately four quarters, our Medical Lab Technician degree is a fast way to get started on a great career in the health care field.

Medical assistants are multi-skilled allied health professionals with a variety of duties in the workplace. As such, CPTC's Medical Assistant program curriculum covers a wide range of areas, including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, oral and written communication, administrative procedures, financial record keeping, mathematics, insurance billing and medical coding, basic office diagnostic procedures, principles of pharmacology and medication administration, venipuncture, medical and surgical asepsis, and microbiology. Students receive training in administrative and clinical procedures performed in physicians' offices and/or clinics, and graduates are eligible to take the national certification exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants. If you have a passion for helping people and are comfortable communicating with a diverse patient population and assisting in a wide range of areas in the office, this program and career path might be the right one for you.

The Nursing Assistant Certificate Program prepares students for employment as a basic care provider under the supervision of a professional licensed provider, such as a Registered Nurse. This course is an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of being a Nursing Assistant. This course will meet the didactic portion of Washington state and Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requirements for Nursing Assistant Training.

The Practical Nursing (PN) certificate program at Clover Park Technical College prepares graduates for entry into the nursing profession as practical nurses under the direction of a licensed registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX PN exam.

Surgery is a delicate process that requires a whole team to function properly. The role of the surgical technologist is to help the procedure go as smoothly and efficiently as possible by anticipating each move the surgeon is going to make. They have to have extensive knowledge about countless surgical procedures, instruments required for the procedure, and the steps the surgeon will take in the operating room. Our Surgical Technology program offers students hands-on training in a combination of classroom, laboratory and clinical settings. The health care field is constantly evolving and maintains a fast pace with a constant need to adapt to patient and surgeon needs and a willingness to learn new things.

Who doesn't love food? The world of culinary arts is one of innovation in techniques and styles, where anyone has the opportunity to put their own twist on a well-established recipe. CPTC's Culinary Arts program offers everything students need to be successful in the culinary world, from classes in basic cooking skills to restaurant management. Students experience the fast-paced atmosphere in the real-world setting of the college's upscale public dining facility, the Rainier Room. They learn what it takes to improve their own personal cooking skills, which can be put to use whether or not they pursue a culinary career, and can also train in every aspect of restaurant management. If you love to cook - or want to learn how - culinary arts might be the program and career path for you.

Who doesn't love food? The world of culinary arts is one of innovation in techniques and styles, where anyone has the opportunity to put their own twist on a well-established recipe. CPTC's Culinary Arts program offers everything students need to be successful in the culinary world, from classes in basic cooking skills to restaurant management. Students experience the fast-paced atmosphere in the real-world setting of the college's upscale public dining facility, the Rainier Room. They learn what it takes to improve their own personal cooking skills, which can be put to use whether or not they pursue a culinary career, and can also train in every aspect of restaurant management. If you love to cook - or want to learn how - culinary arts might be the program and career path for you.

Who doesn't love food? The world of culinary arts is one of innovation in techniques and styles, where anyone has the opportunity to put their own twist on a well-established recipe. CPTC's Culinary Arts program offers everything students need to be successful in the culinary world, from classes in basic cooking skills to restaurant management. Students experience the fast-paced atmosphere in the real-world setting of the college's upscale public dining facility, the Rainier Room. They learn what it takes to improve their own personal cooking skills, which can be put to use whether or not they pursue a culinary career, and can also train in every aspect of restaurant management. If you love to cook - or want to learn how - culinary arts might be the program and career path for you.

Provides specialized knowledge and training about the generalist scope by introducing students to core concepts related to chemical dependency prevention and treatment for individuals, adolescents, groups, and families.

The certificate will provide students with the academic and technical training background to understand content, models, theories, and research relevant to working with chemically dependent persons and their families and will prepare students for specialized entry-level employment. It is ideal for working professionals who already have a degree but are in need of the specific coursework to obtain state credentials. The required certificate coursework covers the required content areas for the chemical dependency professional credential issued by the Washington State Department of Health (See RCW 246.811 Washington Administrative Code [WAC] Chapter 246-811).

Prepares students for a variety of entry- and mid-level positions within the field of human services, which focuses on helping others gain the skills to help themselves.

Students will participate in both classroom instruction and a community-based internship experience with a local human services provider. Students who intern at these agencies serve a variety of populations, including the mentally ill, the developmentally disabled, seniors, persons living with HIV/AIDS, homeless, incarcerated adults, at-risk youth, pregnant and parenting teens, foster families, persons with substance abuse issues, and numerous other specialty areas. Students are responsible for choosing and securing their own internship placement and are primarily eligible for employment in the area in which they choose to complete their internship experience. Internship site choice requires instructor’s approval.

Designed for beginning and experienced Early Care & Education teachers who are eager to increase their skill in creating and maintaining sustainable (green) practices in their work with children of all abilities.

The early care and educational experiences of a child can have a lifelong impact, promoting developmental growth and learning outcomes that prepare them for formal school and individual well-being. Our Early Care & Education program offers students the chance to truly make a positive difference in the lives of children. Our courses provide the necessary knowledge about children, family partnerships and ethical standards to prepare students for the hands-on experience they receive during their practicums either on campus at the Hayes Child Development Center or in an approved local child care center. If you want to make a difference in the life of a child, our Early Care & Education program can prepare you for a career in the early childhood development field as a child care director, teacher or child care provider.

The early care and educational experiences of a child can have a lifelong impact, promoting developmental growth and learning outcomes that prepare them for formal school and individual well-being. Our Early Care & Education program offers students the chance to truly make a positive difference in the lives of children. Our courses provide the necessary knowledge about children, family partnerships and ethical standards to prepare students for the hands-on experience they receive during their practicums either on campus at the Hayes Child Development Center or in an approved local child care center. If you want to make a difference in the life of a child, our Early Care & Education program can prepare you for a career in the early childhood development field as a child care director, teacher or child care provider.

Designed for experienced Early Care & Education teachers who are eager to increase their skill in working with children of all abilities. Explores the many facets of leadership positions, how to lead staff, and how to advocate for the needs of young children. Classes are offered in the evenings with an arranged practicum experience.

The early care and educational experiences of a child can have a lifelong impact, promoting developmental growth and learning outcomes that prepare them for formal school and individual well-being. Our Early Care & Education program offers students the chance to truly make a positive difference in the lives of children. Our courses provide the necessary knowledge about children, family partnerships and ethical standards to prepare students for the hands-on experience they receive during their practicums either on campus at the Hayes Child Development Center or in an approved local child care center. If you want to make a difference in the life of a child, our Early Care & Education program can prepare you for a career in the early childhood development field as a child care director, teacher or child care provider.

The early care and educational experiences of a child can have a lifelong impact, promoting developmental growth and learning outcomes that prepare them for formal school and individual well-being. Our Early Care & Education program offers students the chance to truly make a positive difference in the lives of children. Our courses provide the necessary knowledge about children, family partnerships and ethical standards to prepare students for the hands-on experience they receive during their practicums either on campus at the Hayes Child Development Center or in an approved local child care center. If you want to make a difference in the life of a child, our Early Care & Education program can prepare you for a career in the early childhood development field as a child care director, teacher or child care provider.

The early care and educational experiences of a child can have a lifelong impact, promoting developmental growth and learning outcomes that prepare them for formal school and individual well-being. Our Early Care & Education program offers students the chance to truly make a positive difference in the lives of children. Our courses provide the necessary knowledge about children, family partnerships and ethical standards to prepare students for the hands-on experience they receive during their practicums either on campus at the Hayes Child Development Center or in an approved local child care center. If you want to make a difference in the life of a child, our Early Care & Education program can prepare you for a career in the early childhood development field as a child care director, teacher or child care provider.

The early care and educational experiences of a child can have a lifelong impact, promoting developmental growth and learning outcomes that prepare them for formal school and individual well-being. Our Early Care & Education program offers students the chance to truly make a positive difference in the lives of children. Our courses provide the necessary knowledge about children, family partnerships and ethical standards to prepare students for the hands-on experience they receive during their practicums either on campus at the Hayes Child Development Center or in an approved local child care center. If you want to make a difference in the life of a child, our Early Care & Education program can prepare you for a career in the early childhood development field as a child care director, teacher or child care provider.

Designed for experienced Early Care & Education teachers who are eager to increase their skill in working with children of all abilities. Explores the many facets of leadership positions, how to lead staff, and how to advocate for the needs of young children. Classes are offered in the evenings with an arranged practicum experience.

Designed for experienced Early Care & Education teachers who are eager to increase their skill in working with children of all abilities. Explores the many facets of leadership positions, how to lead staff, and how to advocate for the needs of young children. Classes are offered in the evenings with an arranged practicum experience.

The early care and educational experiences of a child can have a lifelong impact, promoting developmental growth and learning outcomes that prepare them for formal school and individual well-being. Our Early Care & Education program offers students the chance to truly make a positive difference in the lives of children. Our courses provide the necessary knowledge about children, family partnerships and ethical standards to prepare students for the hands-on experience they receive during their practicums either on campus at the Hayes Child Development Center or in an approved local child care center. If you want to make a difference in the life of a child, our Early Care & Education program can prepare you for a career in the early childhood development field as a child care director, teacher or child care provider.

The early care and educational experiences of a child can have a lifelong impact, promoting developmental growth and learning outcomes that prepare them for formal school and individual well-being. Our Early Care & Education program offers students the chance to truly make a positive difference in the lives of children. Our courses provide the necessary knowledge about children, family partnerships and ethical standards to prepare students for the hands-on experience they receive during their practicums either on campus at the Hayes Child Development Center or in an approved local child care center. If you want to make a difference in the life of a child, our Early Care & Education program can prepare you for a career in the early childhood development field as a child care director, teacher or child care provider.

Students perform hands-on water-quality monitoring; soil, water, and air sampling; mineral identification; wetland delineation and restoration; geographic information system mapping; and simulated hazardous waste site cleanup operations.

The manufacturing field is always changing with new technology and state of the art machinery. Students discover how quickly and efficiently they will be able to design and build parts using Mastercam, Solid Works and CATIA, finding that using math and computers there are limitless opportunities at their fingertips for what they can make out of a chunk of metal. Our Manufacturing Technologies program prepares students to use conventional machine tools, computerized machine systems and metals to produce precision parts for machinery. Students gain the math and computer skills, as well as the hands-on experience, needed to step into a workforce in need of qualified workers. If you enjoy math, working with machines and making things, this might be the program and career path for you.

The manufacturing field is always changing with new technology and state of the art machinery. Students discover how quickly and efficiently they will be able to design and build parts using Mastercam, Solid Works and CATIA, finding that using math and computers there are limitless opportunities at their fingertips for what they can make out of a chunk of metal. Our Manufacturing Technologies program prepares students to use conventional machine tools, computerized machine systems and metals to produce precision parts for machinery. Students gain the math and computer skills, as well as the hands-on experience, needed to step into a workforce in need of qualified workers. If you enjoy math, working with machines and making things, this might be the program and career path for you.

The manufacturing field is always changing with new technology and state of the art machinery. Students discover how quickly and efficiently they will be able to design and build parts using Mastercam, Solid Works and CATIA, finding that using math and computers there are limitless opportunities at their fingertips for what they can make out of a chunk of metal. Our Manufacturing Technologies program prepares students to use conventional machine tools, computerized machine systems and metals to produce precision parts for machinery. Students gain the math and computer skills, as well as the hands-on experience, needed to step into a workforce in need of qualified workers. If you enjoy math, working with machines and making things, this might be the program and career path for you.

The manufacturing field is always changing with new technology and state of the art machinery. Students discover how quickly and efficiently they will be able to design and build parts using Mastercam, Solid Works and CATIA, finding that using math and computers there are limitless opportunities at their fingertips for what they can make out of a chunk of metal. Our Manufacturing Technologies program prepares students to use conventional machine tools, computerized machine systems and metals to produce precision parts for machinery. Students gain the math and computer skills, as well as the hands-on experience, needed to step into a workforce in need of qualified workers. If you enjoy math, working with machines and making things, this might be the program and career path for you.

The Fundamental Skills for Manufacturing and Engineering (FSME) certificate is designed to provide students with a foundational set of skills and background knowledge that will equip them for an entry-level position in a manufacturing organization and provide a solid foundation for further technical studies.

Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field combining mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, control and computer engineering and focusing on the design and production of automated equipment. Trained mechatronics professionals design and drive the future of industry, as mechatronics systems form the backbone of every computer-controlled machine and sophisticated consumer product. The interdisciplinary nature of CPTC's Mechatronics program prepares students for roles as mechatronics technicians or engineers in a wide range of career fields. Graduates gain experiences that cross different disciplines and prepare for a rapidly changing economy with the help of CPTC's dedicated faculty and latest industrial equipment. Students acquire work-ready practical skills as they move towards a specialization such as robotics, agricultural automation, PLC programming, control systems, smart infrastructure or industrial automation.

Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field combining mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, control and computer engineering and focusing on the design and production of automated equipment. Trained mechatronics professionals design and drive the future of industry, as mechatronics systems form the backbone of every computer-controlled machine and sophisticated consumer product. The interdisciplinary nature of CPTC's Mechatronics program prepares students for roles as mechatronics technicians or engineers in a wide range of career fields. Graduates gain experiences that cross different disciplines and prepare for a rapidly changing economy with the help of CPTC's dedicated faculty and latest industrial equipment. Students acquire work-ready practical skills as they move towards a specialization such as robotics, agricultural automation, PLC programming, control systems, smart infrastructure or industrial automation.

Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field combining mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, control and computer engineering and focusing on the design and production of automated equipment. Trained mechatronics professionals design and drive the future of industry, as mechatronics systems form the backbone of every computer-controlled machine and sophisticated consumer product. The interdisciplinary nature of CPTC's Mechatronics program prepares students for roles as mechatronics technicians or engineers in a wide range of career fields. Graduates gain experiences that cross different disciplines and prepare for a rapidly changing economy with the help of CPTC's dedicated faculty and latest industrial equipment. Students acquire work-ready practical skills as they move towards a specialization such as robotics, agricultural automation, PLC programming, control systems, smart infrastructure or industrial automation.

The Fundamental Skills for Manufacturing and Engineering (FSME) certificate is designed to provide students with a foundational set of skills and background knowledge that will equip them for an entry-level position in a manufacturing organization and provide a solid foundation for further technical studies.

Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field combining mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, control and computer engineering and focusing on the design and production of automated equipment. Trained mechatronics professionals design and drive the future of industry, as mechatronics systems form the backbone of every computer-controlled machine and sophisticated consumer product. The interdisciplinary nature of CPTC's Mechatronics program prepares students for roles as mechatronics technicians or engineers in a wide range of career fields. Graduates gain experiences that cross different disciplines and prepare for a rapidly changing economy with the help of CPTC's dedicated faculty and latest industrial equipment. Students acquire work-ready practical skills as they move towards a specialization such as robotics, agricultural automation, PLC programming, control systems, smart infrastructure or industrial automation.

Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field combining mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, control and computer engineering and focusing on the design and production of automated equipment. Trained mechatronics professionals design and drive the future of industry, as mechatronics systems form the backbone of every computer-controlled machine and sophisticated consumer product. The interdisciplinary nature of CPTC's Mechatronics program prepares students for roles as mechatronics technicians or engineers in a wide range of career fields. Graduates gain experiences that cross different disciplines and prepare for a rapidly changing economy with the help of CPTC's dedicated faculty and latest industrial equipment. Students acquire work-ready practical skills as they move towards a specialization such as robotics, agricultural automation, PLC programming, control systems, smart infrastructure or industrial automation.

Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field combining mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, control and computer engineering and focusing on the design and production of automated equipment. Trained mechatronics professionals design and drive the future of industry, as mechatronics systems form the backbone of every computer-controlled machine and sophisticated consumer product. The interdisciplinary nature of CPTC's Mechatronics program prepares students for roles as mechatronics technicians or engineers in a wide range of career fields. Graduates gain experiences that cross different disciplines and prepare for a rapidly changing economy with the help of CPTC's dedicated faculty and latest industrial equipment. Students acquire work-ready practical skills as they move towards a specialization such as robotics, agricultural automation, PLC programming, control systems, smart infrastructure or industrial automation.

Digital Entertainment Design and Production is a multidisciplinary subject combining elements of art, computer science and communications. If it is on a screen, we are the ones who put it there. From videos and commercials to ads and games, today’s world is run by media.

The Clover Park Digital Entertainment Design and Production degree provides students with fundamental skills that apply to careers in the film, game design and digital illustration fields. We do this by giving the students a foundation in basic art and design skills before proceeding into the medium of their choice. Whether that medium is games, film, or digital illustration, students begin building skill sets that allow them the type of self-expression that makes a portfolio stand apart.

This program prepares students for a wide variety of career options, including production assistant, digital photographer, digital editor, digital effects artist, animator, video game developer, video game tester, level designer, and 3D artist.

The graphic communications industry boasts one of the most diverse sets of employment opportunities in America. There are opportunities in every state and most cities and towns. Graphic design works with print, web, packaging, copy shops (digital print), commercial print, sign companies, and more. From business cards to wrapping cars, catalogs, websites, and social media, our students have choices. The CPTC Graphic Technologies program provides a clear pathway to employment through the skills we teach and the experience we provide. We teach the entire Adobe Creative Suite and, most importantly, how all the applications work together to complete a project. When it looks good on the screen, you're only halfway done; you must be able to repurpose what you've created for output and a variety of media outlets. If you're a creative person who loves art and design, this might be the program and career path for you.