Career and Technical Education

Palo Alto College offers the following Career and Technical Education programs designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in several high-wage, high-demand careers within 2 years or less such as:

Operations Management student

Bachelor of Applied Technology in Operations Management, B.A.T

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Advanced Manufacturing

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Agriculture

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Business Management

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Cosmetology

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Computer Sciences and Technology

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Dental Hygiene

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Engineering

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Healthcare Administration

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Horticultural Sciences

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Logistics

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Nursing

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Office Management

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Veterinary Technology

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Viticulture and Enology

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Welding Technology

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Need more information?

Our team is ready to help you begin your higher education journey at Palo Alto College. Contact us for more information on Career and Technical Education programs.

Joseph Coppola, Chair
Advanced Manufacturing, Business Management, Computer Science & Technology, Engineering, and Instrumentation
Jcoppola2@dos5.net

Lydia Hannawi, Director
Cosmetology
lhannawi@dos5.net

Dr. Jeff Koch, Director
Agriculture, Horticulture Sciences, Healthcare Administration, and Welding
jkoch2@dos5.net

Diane I. Wilson
Dental Hygiene
pac-denthygiene@dos5.net

Donna Wallis
Nursing
PAC-advising@dos5.net

 

Ready to enroll?

The Welcome Center can help you begin the enrollment and registration process, answer questions, connect you with a certified academic advisor, or simply point you in the right direction.

Visit the Welcome Center team in person at the Palomino Center (PC 103) or give them a call at 210-486-3100.


Admissions & Aid Info

Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH)

As a P-TECH student, you receive both a high school diploma and a credential and/or an associate degree. The hallmark of the P-TECH model is its career focus and the provision of work-based education. For more information to identify participating P-TECH programs, please contact the Department Chair or Dr. Sonia Jasso at sjasso19@dos5.net.


Work-Based Learning

Palo Alto College offers students various work-based learning opportunities to gain practical work experience so they may apply what was learned in the classroom to the workforce. If you would like to offer Palo Alto College students apprenticeships, internships, or job placement; please contact the appropriate Chair or Director. The college also maintains work-based advisory committees to evaluate program alignment to industry needs. If you are interested in joining one of our advisory committees which meet two to three times annually; please contact the appropriate Chair or Director. 

 

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One or more of these programs are approved Ready to Work programs. Find out if you’re eligible to receive free tuition and job placement services that will enable you to secure an in-demand career. Don’t wait; apply today!

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