Paths that lead to employment

At West Hills College Lemoore, we offer degrees and certificate programs that lead to viable employment in the real world. We know you are considering enrolling in college because you want get a better job. Preparing for a career that is right for you means choosing the right path to get you there. West Hills College Lemoore offers Career Technical Education (CTE) packaged in two formats: CTE Academies and CTE Programs.

Career Technical Education Programs and Pathways

Program Title Award Type Units
Agriculture Career Pathways
Agriculture Business Associate of Science for Transfer (AS-T) 60
Agriculture Sales and Marketing Certificate of Achievement - Academy 15
Business Career Pathways
Business Administration Associate of Science for Transfer (AS-T) 60
Business Administration Associate of Arts 60
Business Bookkeeping Certificate of Achievement 24
Business Information Worker Certificate of Achievement - Academy 25
Business Management Associate in Science 60
Business Management Certificate of Achievement 36
Entrepreneurship Local Certificate 9
Project management **All online** Certificate of Achievement 18
Retail Business Management Certificate of Achievement 25-26
Child Development and Education Career Pathways
Child Development Associate of Arts 60
Child Development Assistant Teacher Local Certificate 6
Child Development Associate Teacher Local Certificate 12
Child Development Teacher Level Certificate of Achievement 30
Early Childhood Education Associate of Science for Transfer (AS-T) 60
Elementary Teacher Preparation Associate of Arts for Transfer 60
Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Career Pathways
Introduction to Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement 17
Advanced Culinary Certificate of Achievement 21
Chef Apprentice Certificate of Achievement 38
Pastry and Baking Arts Certificate of Achievement 18
Introduction to Hospitality Certificate of Achievement 17
Advanced Hospitality Management Certificate of Achievement 21
Hospitality Management Associate of Science for Transfer (AS-T) 60
Hotel, Restaurant Casino Management Associate of Arts 60
Hotel Management Certificate of Achievement 21
Hotel Skills Local Certificate 9
Beverage Management Certificate of Achievement 17
Health Career Pathways
Certified Nursing Assistant Local certificate 6
EMT-Paramedic Associate of Science 60
EMT-Paramedic Certificate of Achievement 39
Health Science - General Associate of Science 60
Nursing (ADN) Associate of Science 78.5
Information Communication Technologies Career Pathways
Introduction to Cyber Security Certificate of Achievement - Academy 15
CIS Intro to Programming Certificate of Achievement - Academy 16-18
CIS Networking Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement - Academy 17-19
CIS Web Business Management Local Certificate 6
CIS Web Designer Local Certificate 9
Computer Information Systems Associate of Arts 60
Computer Information Systems Associate of Science 60
Public Safety Career Pathways
Administration of Justice - Corrections Associate of Arts 60
Administration of Justice – Law Enforcement Associate of Arts 60
Administration of Justice Associate of Science for Transfer (AS-T) 60
Correctional Rehabilitation Certificate of Achievement - Academy 24
EMT-Paramedic Associate of Science 60
EMT-Paramedic Certificate of Achievement 39
Skilled Trades Pathways
Introduction to Industrial Automation Certificate of Achievement- Academy 18
Industrial Mechanic 1 Certificate of Achievement- Academy 23
Manufacturing Automation Associate of Science 60
Academy indicates program courses are scheduled in a student friendly format, typically in 9 week sessions

Career Technical Education Academies at West Hills College Lemoore

CTE Academies provide students with a series of technical courses that are sequenced in a student-friendly format. They are specifically designed to prepare students for a job in the workforce and include work-experience classes as a requirement of program completion.

Career Technical Programs at West Hills College Lemoore

CTE Programs focus on job training and designed for those interested in a more traditional college experience. Students in CTE Programs can work towards a variety of options including local certificates, certificate of achievements, and associate degrees.

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