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Career and Technical Education at Aims

Save on tuition and earn a CTE degree at Aims.

Graduate in just two years and enter the workforce with the skills you need to succeed.

Choose your CTE career path

Earn a CTE Degree at Aims

Are you ready to set yourself up for career success?

In just two years, you can earn a Career and Technical Education associate degree at Aims that will give you the skills, knowledge and professional connections to launch your career.

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What is Career and Technical Education?

CTE degrees and certificates can give you the technical skills and academic knowledge to enter the workforce in high-demand professions.

CTE programs prepare you for a variety of skilled trade jobs that keep our society running in fields ranging from agriculture to welding.

There is something for everyone to explore at Aims. Whether you'd like to work with your hands in construction or automotive service repair or help people in your community in healthcare or public safety, you can find a rewarding career in CTE.

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The mammography program at Aims is an incredible way to begin your career in the field. The program has incredible relationships with local clinics and diagnostic centers that allow you to begin your training locally. I love how Aims supports their students and truly has everything in place for you to succeed.

Nikki
Aims CTE program graduate
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Discover What's Possible in CTE Programs at Aims

Aims offers degrees and certificates in a variety of career pathways, including:

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Agriculture and Energy

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Business

Health Science, Criminal Justice and Public Safety

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Human Services and Education

STEM, Arts and Communication

Technical Sciences and Skilled Trades

Why Earn a CTE Degree at Aims?

Pay significantly less in tuition (financial aid options are available, too)

Receive hands-on training using the latest equipment in state-of-the-art facilities

Get personalized attention from instructors in smaller classes

Earn certificates to boost your credibility in the job market and workplace

Learn from instructors with real-world experience who are invested in your success

Gain career prep opportunities and make professional connections to start your career when you graduate

I have a passion for helping students, because I didn't always have the best opportunity at places other than Aims. Aims really helped me to see how to connect with instructors, to be identified as a student and not a number. If I asked for help, I was able to get it. And now working at Aims, I've been able to take things that I didn't get from my education and build that for those students.

Kristie Skala
Aims EMS faculty and Aims alumna
Aims EMS instructor Kristie Skala

CTE Opportunities for High School Students

If you're a high school student who wants to earn college credit toward a degree, Aims offers programs that allow you to earn college credits while in high school. You can even earn certificates that prepare you for the workforce.

Learn more about earning free college credit at the Aims Career Academy
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    Aims Enrollment Coaches Help You Get Started

    Enrollment Coaches help you navigate the enrollment process at Aims. Your Enrollment Coach is there to answer questions and help you start your college experience strong.

    Schedule a Get Started Session
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    Pathway Advising

    Get support choosing the best options to meet your CTE career goals. Your Pathway Advisor can help you with everything from adjusting to college life to choosing the best course schedule to meet your needs.

    Learn how Aims Pathway Advisors can help you reach your goals
  • A Career Coach helps a student in the Aims Career Center.

    Career Services

    An essential part of the Transitions Center at Aims, the Career Center helps get you ready to enter the workforce. Get career coaching, improve your resume writing and interview prep skills, attend job events, and more.

    See how Career Services can help you pursue your goals
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Ready to Join an Aims CTE Program?

Take the next step toward starting your career by earning a CTE associate degree. Get in-depth training on the latest equipment in state-of-the art facilities.

Discover what it's really like to work in the field from instructors with real-world experience who are invested in your success, and gain professional connections through internships, community partners, career fairs and guest lecturers.

Applying to Aims is free and takes just a few minutes.

You belong at Aims. 

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