Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Accounting | |
Accounting is a high growth area. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accountants and auditors is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2016. Often times accounting is referred to as the language of business. Your career path is endless.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Administrative Assistant | |
Exciting--the office--where careers and decisions are made. This program will help you develop the skills necessary to become a vital part of the business office. You will learn to use software as a tool to help make decisions, prepare documents, coordinate projects, and maintain a smoothly functioning... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Agriscience Technician
Agronomy/Conservation Planning | |
Students interested in Agriculture-related employment can choose courses leading to careers in Agronomy/Conservation Planning, Animal Science, or Landscape Horticulture. Agronomy/Conservation Planning courses lead to careers in agronomy departments of local farm supply businesses; custom apply pesticides... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Agriscience Technician
Animal Science | |
Students interested in Agriculture-related employment can choose courses leading to careers in Agronomy/Conservation Planning, Animal Science, or Landscape Horticulture. Animal Science courses lead to careers in livestock-related agribusiness such as local and district field representatives in the areas... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology | |
Students enrolled in this program will receive training and practical experience relating to installing, servicing, and maintaining refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating equipment. Training received in this program will give the individual the necessary skills of which can be applied to the following... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Associate | |
The Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) program offers students opportunities to practice and achieve competence in the foundations of substance use disorder counseling needed for employment in the AODA profession. Preparation for this growing profession requires personal and interpersonal qualities... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Business Management | |
The Business Management program is for individuals who are interested in acquiring a broad business background to enhance their ability to make sound business decisions. Students learn how to effectively plan, organize, direct, and evaluate business functions essential to efficient and productive business... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Civil Engineering Technician-Structural | |
Structural drafting and design is a specialization within the broad field of civil engineering. Students enrolled in this program receive training in structural and related drafting, primarily as it applies to the construction of commercial and industrial buildings.
Architectural drafting, structural... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Clinical Laboratory Technician | |
The clinical laboratory career is for people interested in medicine, health care, science, and laboratory work and in providing a service to others. Students in CVTC's Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) program will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a clinical laboratory. Upon graduation,... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement | |
Persons interested in careers in criminal justice will receive theoretical and practical information in the program. Criminal justice is becoming increasingly complex and important. Today's employees must be trained to meet the challenges of our changing society. Criminal justice courses and related... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Dental Hygienist | |
Student dental hygienists focus on the assessment, control, and prevention of dental disease. They learn to do an oral inspection and remove both hard and soft deposits and stains from teeth. They are trained to expose and process dental x-rays and counsel patients in preventive dental care. They work... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonography | |
The Diagnostic Medical Sonongraphy (DMS) program prepares individuals for entry-level employment in a general ultrasound department. Major duties of the Sonographer include performing abdominal, obstetrical, and gynecologic imaging, superficial structure imaging, and limited vascular ultrasound imaging.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Early Childhood Education | |
The Early Childhood Education Associate Degree has been developed in response to the continued demand for well-trained and highly qualified child care providers and early childhood teachers. This program offers students the opportunity to study the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Electromechanical Technology | |
Electromechanical Technology (EM) is a two-year program that prepares you to service, install, and repair automated equipment. Automated manufacturing processes are increasing in speed and complexity. To the graduate, this means good jobs with good pay.
The EM program gives you skills that apply in:
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Fire Medic | |
The Fire Medic Associate Degree program prepares students for an occupation in the fire service and paramedic arenas. Courses focus on thoroughly preparing a firefighter/paramedic for entry onto a full-time fire department or other emergency response organization in the public or private sector. After... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Health Information Technology | |
Are you a detail-oriented, analytical person? Do you enjoy investigative tasks and searching for accurate information? If these characteristics describe you and you are interested in combining an aptitude and interest in healthcare with computer technology, consider the Health Information Technology... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Hotel and Restaurant Management | |
The Hotel and Restaurant Management program provides the skills and understanding necessary for working with the lodging, food-service, and tourism industry. Classroom learning is supplemented by a variety of field trips, a student-operated restaurant and deli operation, and on-the-job training. The... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Individualized Technical Studies | |
The Individualized Technical Studies program is developed for the student who wishes to pursue an individualized program of study that meets his/her career goals. It allows students to combine courses from two or more major areas of study into a unique Associate of Applied Science Degree. Each student... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Information Technology-Network Specialist | |
If you enjoy problem solving and working with the latest computer and networking technology, a career in the challenging and exciting field of Information Technology is for you. The Information Technology-Network Specialist program prepares individuals to install, configure, and administer a wide variety... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Information Technology-Programmer/Analyst | |
The Information Technology-Programmer/Analyst program prepares students as software developers. Skills obtained will support employment in business and eBusiness environments.
Major skills that students can achieve include:
using problem solving and analytical thinking to create software solutions for... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Landscape, Plant and Turf Management - Horticulture | |
Students enrolled in the CVTC Landscape, Plant and Turf Management program are provided well-rounded horticultural training, real life experience and an emphasis on the business skills necessary to achieve a life-long career either working, managing or owning a sustainable horticulture business. This... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Liberal Arts | |
This program is designed to provide students with courses that will transfer to a four-year university. While many of the courses may transfer to any Wisconsin university, CVTC has an agreement with three primary Wisconsin universities: Eau Claire, Stout, and River Falls.
Students who have a major in... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Marketing | |
The Marketing program is for individuals who are people oriented. Students will acquire the ability to make business decisions on how to best satisfy the needs and wants of customers at a profit. Marketing is vital to a firm's survival. Students learn not only professional selling but also how to make... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Nanoscience Technology | |
CVTC offers an educational opportunity for people in Wisconsin to prepare for an exciting field of work in nanotechnology. The program of study will prepare students to work in nanobio/agricultural, nanomaterials, and nanoelectronics careers. Students will take their first three semesters at Chippewa... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Nursing | |
This program allows students the opportunities to develop the competencies needed for employment as registered nurses (RN) in a variety of health care settings. Nursing students will be provided with instruction and practice in:
collecting, verifying, and communicating information about a client/patient.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Paralegal | |
CVTCs Paralegal Program, which has been providing quality paralegal instruction in the Chippewa Valley since 1978, is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and is a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE). The ABA is the most widely recognized accrediting body of paralegal... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Paramedic Technician | |
Paramedic Technicians provide competent care as they respond to medical and traumatic emergencies, assess ill and injured persons, initiate care within their scope of practice, and provide for continuity of care. Paramedic Technicians care for patients under direct medical control. In addition to EMT... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Physical Therapist Assistant | |
This associate degree program prepares you to become a physical therapist assistant in a hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation center or other health care facility. Duties include assisting the physical therapist in implementing treatment programs, teaching patients to perform exercises, and conducting... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Radiography | |
Students learn the basics of radiography through classroom, laboratory, and clinical education experiences. Student learning activities include working with patients to produce radiographs that assist in the detection of diseases.
The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Respiratory Therapist | |
Respiratory therapists, as members of a team of health care professionals, work to evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders in a wide variety of clinical settings. Respiratory therapists must behave in a manner consistent with the... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Supervisory Management | |
Are you interested in leading? Do you want to grow individually and professionally while learning all areas of first line management? If so, then this program is for you! This program was developed to provide working adults with the skills and understanding necessary to be effective in supervisory and... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate degree
Technical Studies-Journeyworker | |
This Chippewa Valley Technical College Associate Degree in Technical Studies-Journeyworker provides those students who have completed an apprenticeship program an option to receive an associate degree designed around their individual needs. Completion of the degree will provide additional skill training... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician | |
Students develop skills in auto body collision damage repair. Instruction is provided on metal finishing, panel repair using plastic filler, weld on panel replacement, refinishing, frame and unibody repair. Students will develop skills in body repair to include unibody and body frame construction, painting,... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Automotive Maintenance Technician | |
More than 200 million automobiles and trucks crowd American highways. Each year the new models become more sophisticated, emphasizing the need for trained technicians to service and repair these vehicles. This one-year program provides entry-level skills training for a career in the automotive service... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Barber-Cosmetologist | |
This career provides excellent opportunities for full-time and part-time employment and attracts creative people of all ages. The possibilities in this occupation are unlimited and so is the income potential.
The Barber-Cosmetologist program includes theoretical and practical instruction to develop... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Child Care Services | |
The ever-expanding field of child care demands higher standards and a larger, more superior trained work force to meet the needs of families. The Child Care Services program prepares students to provide quality, developmental child care. The program offers a strong framework of child development, nutrition,... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Academy | |
This 520-hour training is specifically designed for potential law enforcement officers in need of meeting Wisconsin certification requirements. Annually, CVTC offers three full-time academies. The competency-based instruction meets the criteria set forth by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Training... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Dental Assistant | |
The Dental Assistant program is designed to give students the fundamental knowledge and basic skills needed to assist the dentist chairside in four-handed dentistry practice, apply skills in the dental laboratory, and in the business activities of the dental office. Graduates of the program, after two... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Electrical Power Distribution | |
The Electrical Power Distribution program leads to employment with electrical power providers and line construction companies with emphasis on electrical line work. The program provides fundamentals of electrical theory. In addition, students learn to apply electrical equipment with emphasis on safety.... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Industrial Mechanic | |
As a multi-skilled industrial maintenance technician, you will become proficient in the following areas:
laser alignment
thermal and vibration analysis
mechanical equipment
pneumatics and hydraulics
conveyance systems
machine tool
electrical principles
heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Assistant | |
The Medical Assistant program prepares individuals to assist physicians in their offices or other medical settings. Medical assistants perform a wide range of duties. The medical assistant is responsible for medical and surgical asepsis, taking vital signs, assisting the physician with examinations and... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Motorcycle, Marine & Outdoor Power Products Technician | |
This program prepares students for entry-level employment as a Motorcycle, Marine and Outdoor Power Products Technician. These technicians service and repair fractional and high horsepower gasoline engines which power boats, lawn mowers, snow blowers, chain saws, garden tractors, snowmobiles, motorcycles,... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Nursing Assistant | |
This program prepares students to provide basic nursing care to a variety of patients. The student will learn many skills including:
Nursing care procedures
Bathing
Bed making
Grooming
Dressing
Taking vital signs
Patient safety
Assisting in transfer
Communicating with patients
Monitoring patients' nutritional... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Pharmacy Technician | |
The Pharmacy Technician program trains individuals for the roles of supportive personnel for hospital and community pharmacies. The Pharmacy Technician provides assistance to the Pharmacist in a variety of technical tasks involving the packaging, distribution, compounding, labeling, and recording of... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Refrigeration, Air Cond, & Htg Service Technician | |
The Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Heating Service Technician program offers practical experience in installing, servicing, and maintaining refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating equipment. Training received in this program will give the individual the necessary skills of which can be applied... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Renal Dialysis Technician | |
The Renal Dialysis Technician (RDT) program prepares individuals for entry-level employment in a hemodialysis unit. People with chronic renal failure require either renal dialysis or a kidney transplant. The dialysis process involves cleansing the blood for three to four hours three times a week. Finding... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Surgical Technologist | |
The Surgical Technologist program is a one-year technical diploma program. This program prepares students to work as a member of the surgical team in hospitals and outpatient surgical centers. The Surgical Technologist provides care under the supervision of registered nurses and surgeons. Course work... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Truck Driving | |
This program offers training in local and over-the-road truck driving. Students experience classroom lessons and exercises with semi tractor/trailer. Provides knowledge of:
federal and state regulations.
driver's logbook.
safe operating procedures.
loading and securing.
engines, transmissions, and differential... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Welding | |
The Welding program offers training in both basic and advanced welding techniques. Basic welding includes:
instruction in oxyacetylene welding and cutting.
shielded metal arc welding (SMAW, stick welding).
gas metal arc (GMAW, MIG).
flux-cored arc (FCAW).
gas tungsten arc (GTAW, TIG).
Weld exercises... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Wood Technics | |
The Wood Technics program is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in the light building construction industry as a contractor owner, coordinator, foreman, rough framer, trim carpenter, sales, or other related fields. Instruction is centered around the construction industry with primary emphasis... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technician (Truck Technician) | |
Medium and over-the-road trucks are becoming more complex, requiring trained technicians. To ensure proper diagnosis and repair, many employers require NATEF/ASE* and Department of Transportation certification. The Diesel Truck Technician program at CVTC meets NATEF/ASE master certification standards... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Machine Tooling Technics | |
In this program, the student will:
learn the operation of industrial size manual machine tools; engine lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, and drill presses.
develop the skills and craftsmanship to hold precision tolerances with machine tools.
learn the processes and theories of chip removal... |
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate
Farm Business & Production Management | |
Farm Business & Production Management provides students with the skills necessary to manage the resources used in the successful operation of a farm business. The program covers six years of part-time instruction including at least 45 hours of group sessions per year and 8 hours of on-the-farm individual... |
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