Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Choose Richland Community College and start your training in Manufacturing, Healthcare, CDL, Automotive, HVAC, Welding, Culinary and so much more. In just two years or less, you can be on your way to a great paying career. Richland has everything you need to train for your career and instructors that have years of real-world experience in their fields. Our CTE graduates find fantastic local jobs with great benefits, and most find employment before they even graduate.


Career and Technical Education Programs at Richland

Over 65% of new jobs will require post-secondary education and training below the baccalaureate level, and 75% of the current workforce needs training. The information supply available doubles every five years.

A number of the career and technical education programs are articulated with four-year institutions to allow for the completion of a four-year degree in an additional two years if desired.

To meet the broad range of student objectives, Richland Community College offers several types of instructional programs:

A Basic Certificate is an award for satisfactory completion of a series of courses totaling 30 semester credit hours or less. Those programs that have only a basic certificate are designed to provide the necessary skills to obtain an entry-level position. For programs that have a basic certificate as part of a degree, the certificate is an award for satisfactorily completing a series of courses. Certificates less than 16 credit hours are not eligible for financial aid.

An Advanced Certificate is awarded for satisfactory completion of a series of courses or curriculum totaling 30-50 semester credit hours. This certificate is designed to provide the technical skills that would prepare an individual for initial employment in the job setting or for those currently employed and in need of advanced study.

An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is an award for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed curriculum of 60 semester credit hours or more intended to prepare individuals for employment in a specific field. It also serves those persons already employed in the field who desire to improve their competencies and achieve an associate’s degree. A number of the AAS degrees have been articulated with four-year institutions for completion of a Bachelor’s degree.

Students, do you need financial support? Fill out this form. (Targeted limit per semester is $500)

Perkins CTE Student Support Grant Application

The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) is a federal program that supports Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs that prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, high demand careers. Each semester, a limited amount of Perkins CTE Student Support Grant funds may be made available to help Richland students overcome a specific barrier to success. These funds are reserved for students pursuing a CTE degree or certificate.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
According to federal law, Perkins CTE Student Support Grant recipients must be a member of one or more of the following federally defined underserved populations. Verification required. Please check all that apply:*
Today's Date*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Contact Our Team

alt

Nicholas Harper

Recruitment Specialist, CTE Programs

Student Success

Richland Main Campus, N119C

(217) 875-7211, Ext. 6283

Schedule a Visit