Career and Technical Education (CTC) Specialty Programs
Prepare for a successful future in a high-demand profession with CGCC’s Specialty Programs in career and technical training. These industry-based, workforce programs combine academic learning with hands-on, real-world experience to give you the knowledge and skills to compete in the job market.
You’ll participate in classes with passionate faculty who take their experience and apply it to the classroom. With our large variety of programs, degrees, and certificates, we have the right path to prepare you for your future, whether through an AAS or CCL. But what’s the difference?
AAS: Associate in Applied Science
This degree is recommended for students who desire to gain a depth of technical expertise by completing a Career and Technical Education program. An AAS includes some general education courses.
CCL: Certificate of Completion
Certificates of Completion are in a broad range of programs for students desiring education beyond high school. These programs provide opportunities for students to prepare themselves for a wide variety of careers in businesses and industries. Generally, credit hours to complete a certificate are less than an AAS and vary by program. Want to know more? Click on the Specialty Program you’re interested in to contact us. We’ll follow up with you shortly.
Specialty Programs
Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Our Aircraft Maintenance Technology program offers a comprehensive education in aircraft structural manufacturing and maintenance, preparing you for a career in the general, corporate, commercial, or military sectors. You'll study fixed-wing and rotor aircraft, powerplant manufacturing, and UAS mission planning. After completion, you can apply for relevant FAA exams.
Email us at aviation.applied.technology@cgc.edu
Artificial Intelligence
The AI program curriculum not only teaches AI, but also emphasizes other applications of AI such as robotics, automation, big data analytics, and cybersecurity. It also trains students to be proficient in cloud computing, data visualization, and data mining, enabling them to extract insights from large datasets and solve real-world problems using machine learning algorithms.
Email us at ai@cgc.edu
Aviation
Our Aviation program offers FAA exam preparation. The AAS in Airway Science Technology, Flight Emphasis program includes certifications for single/multi-engine and flight instructor. The AAS in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program prepares for UAS industry roles with mission planning, maintenance, laws, data analytics, and project management content.
Email us at dl-cgc-uas@cgc.edu