Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at OCC allow you to jump-start your career, gain real-world skills, and find a path to a job that fuels your passion. You can obtain a certificate or associate degree in healthcare, information technology, hospitality, manufacturing, and more.
Why choose an OCC CTE Program?
- In-demand, high-wage careers
- Employment after graduation
- Industry-recognized credentials
- Rewarding and sustaining careers
More than half of all jobs in Michigan require skills training. “In 2022, approximately
113,821 students either enrolled in CTE courses and/or declared a CTE program of study
leading to a credential, certificate, and/or associate degree.”- Michigan Department
of Education
Explore current OCC CTE programs
An OCC CTE program might be the perfect fit if you are looking to fast-track your career.
Arts
Business
Computer Information Systems, IT
- Computer Information Systems
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Information Technology Support
- Software Engineering
Health
- Dental Hygiene
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Health Care Administration
- Medical Assisting
- Nursing
- Radiologic Technology
- Respiratory Therapy
- Surgical Technology
Human Services, Hospitality
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary-Baking & Pastry Arts
- Culinary- Management- Business & Hospitality
- Early Childhood Education
- Interior Design
- Library Services and Technology
- Mental Health/Social Work
- Sign Language Interpreter
Law, Public Safety, & Security
- Criminal Justice
- Emergency Medical Services
- Fire Fighter Technology
- Homeland Security & Emergency Management
- Oakland Fire Academy
- Oakland Police Academy
Skilled Trades, Construction, Manufacturing
- Automobile Servicing
- Collision Auto Repair
- Computer Aided Design & Drafting
- Construction Management
- HVAC
- Industrial Technology -Apprenticeship
- Robotics/Automated Systems Technology
- Technological Sciences
- Welding
Get Started Today!
Ready to begin your studies? Get started now:
- Apply to OCC. If you’re not already an OCC student, create a profile and complete our online application.
- On the application select the CTE degree program