Cosmetology allows you to apply your artistic skills in an industry dedicated to helping people look and feel their best. This two-year program provides the knowledge and training necessary to succeed and prepares you for the Vermont State Board of Cosmetology licensing exam. Additionally, you’ll explore a variety of career paths within the industry. In your second year, you’ll gain hands-on experience running your student salon at CVCC, offering hair cutting and coloring, chemical texturizing, waxing, skincare, nail care, and makeup application services.
This program includes the following credentials: ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
Successful participation in this credential is a pathway to eligibility for the Vermont Licensing Exam to obtain a Cosmetology License.
Graphic Design is the cornerstone of a successful career in Digital Media Arts (DMA). This program equips you with the skills to master industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite, while fostering creativity and precision in design. A foundational unit in Photography builds technical expertise in camera operation, visual composition, and digital editing, preparing you to create impactful advertisement campaigns. Throughout the year, you’ll explore innovative communication methods, collaborate with community partners, and tackle real-world creative challenges, gaining the tools and confidence to excel in graphic design and beyond.
This program includes the following credentials: Adobe Certified Associate-Photoshop, Adobe Certified Associate-Illustrator.
The Plumbing and Heating program teaches students about plumbing and hydronic heating systems. Students who complete the program will be prepared for entry-level plumbing and heating jobs, including a Registered Apprenticeship.
This program includes the following credential(s): ACT National Career Readiness Certificate, National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) – Core, Plumbing 1 and 2. Successful students in this program leave prepared with 300 hours towards the Vermont Plumbing Registered Apprenticeship Program, and to test for the first year of the Vermont Plumbing Registered Apprenticeship Program.
In the Electrical Technology program, you’ll learn everything you need to prepare for a career as an electrician, including a registered apprenticeship: install, connect, test, and maintain electrical systems.
This program includes the following credential(s): National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Construction Core Certificate-Introductory Craft Skills. Successful participation in this program is a pathway to Level 1 Vermont Electrician Apprenticeship. Successful students in this program leave prepared with 300 hours credited toward the Vermont Electrical Registered Apprenticeship Program and an opportunity to take the Vermont Electrical Apprentice Program exam.
From sourcing ingredients to artistically presenting them on a plate, Culinary Arts will teach you classical recipes, methods and techniques, as well as new trends in food preparation. In lecture and lab, learn foundational principles, methods/preparations, plus customer service skills, culinary math, and workplace skills. As you get an overview of different parts of the hospitality industry, you’ll learn about their distinguishing characteristics and trends.
This program includes the following credentials: ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
As a pharmacy technician apprentices, students earn college credit, participate in on-the-job training, and start their careers in healthcare. Pharmacy technicians prepare prescription medication orders under the direction of a pharmacist. This apprenticeship also includes training in customer service and the chance to earn Customer Service Insitute of America’s Certified Customer Service Experience Professional credential.
After students finish their on-the-job training, they can also sit for the national assessment to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
This certificate prepares students to use current and emerging technologies to ethically and responsibly collect, interpret, visualize, and share data in order to drive innovative decision-making across a variety of industries. Courses in this certificate provide foundational and applied skills in information technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and data analysis and visualization. Students are prepared for careers in data science, artificial intelligence, and data management.
Students who complete the Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) certificate can apply those courses to the Information Technology (A.S.) program.
This certificate prepares students to effectively use digital communications media. Courses in this certificate include marketing, communication, and software skills that may be used to enhance current employment and prepare individuals for a wide variety of careers using new media. In addition, students will critically engage with emerging trends in the study of human interaction with digital media.
This certificate is designed for students looking for employment in the growing field of medical billing and coding and prepares students to take the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) examination for Certified Professional Coders (CPC). To obtain the CPC credential, students will be required to demonstrate on-the-job coding experience in addition to passing the CPC certification exam. Those who pass the CPC, but have not yet met the work experience requirement, will be designated as an Apprentice (CPC-A). Students should review the AAPC’s certification requirements for additional information.
This certificate prepares students to use story structure and technical skills to create professionally executed short digital media projects. Courses in this certificate include concept development, pre-production planning, and hands-on experience with a full range of digital filmmaking skills that may be used to enhance current employment and prepare individuals for a wide variety of careers using new media.