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ACTC Programs Offer Career Options
Ashland Community and Technical College offers more than 100 choices for people seeking new careers immediately after graduation.
Many of the career programs listed below offer multiple degree, diploma and certificate options to help students find a program that matches their career goals. Additional information is on the web at ashland.kctcs.edu/academics under “Programs of Study.” December 26 is the deadline to apply for spring 2017 classes.
Business/Education Programs
Business Administration students can choose an associate degree in Accounting or Management, a Diploma in Small Business Management and eleven certificates in fields such as finance, leadership, management, real estate and supervisory management.
Computers and Information Technology students are prepared to work with computer network environments. Degrees are offered in Network Administration, Information Security, Internet Technologies and Applications.
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education students are prepared for employment in preschools, early intervention programs, Head Start, healthcare facilities and recreation centers.
Medical Information Technology prepares students for a new era of medical office coding and record-keeping requirements, including federal regulations and international coding standards.
Health Care Programs
Health care programs are selective admissions programs that require the completion of specific college courses before being considered for acceptance. New students can start this spring on courses required for application to the Associate Degree Nursing, Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic, Pharmacy Technology, Practical Nursing, Respiratory Care-Advanced Level and Surgical Technology programs.
Students can also earn a Health Science Technology degree that prepares them for entry level jobs and that can provide a smooth transition into selective admission allied health care programs.
Industrial / Manufacturing Programs
The following programs are held at the Technology Drive Campus. Certificates focus on skills for a specific job, while diplomas provide a broader range of skills.
Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) students learn to service heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
Applied Process Technologies graduates are prepared for entry-level technician positions in chemical plant operations, power plant operations or lineman technology.
Computer Aided Drafting and Design students learn drafting techniques for jobs with engineering, manufacturing, architecture or construction companies.
Electrical Technology students are prepared for entry-level positions in industry and the building trades.
Industrial Maintenance students are trained to fill multi-skilled positions in factories, hospitals, hotels, and other business/industry settings.
Machine Tool Technology students learn to set-up and operate computer controlled and mechanical machines for small machine shops or manufacturing industries.
Welding Technology graduates are prepared for combination welding or pipeline welding occupations in business and industry
Public Service Programs
Cosmetology graduates are eligible to take the Kentucky cosmetologist licensing exam.
Criminal Justice offers Corrections, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement and Security and Loss Prevention degree options.
Culinary Arts students prepare for careers in culinary arts, catering or institutional food service.
Fire/Rescue Science Technology offers a Fire Chief Degree, a Fire Chief Diploma, three certificates and Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) certification.
Appalachian Studies is a certificate program that takes a multi-discipline, cross-cultural look at the people, traditions and creative output of the region.
Transportation Programs
Automotive Technology graduates are prepared for entry-level technician jobs in auto repair, maintenance and servicing. An Automotive Technician Diploma and eight certificates are available.
Diesel Technology students learn to repair, rebuild and maintain construction equipment, agriculture equipment, or medium and heavy trucks. Three diplomas and 13 certificates are available.
University Transfer Options
Students in diploma and certificate programs can add general education classes for an Associate in Applied Science degrees in General Occupational Studies. This gives them the option of later transferring their credits to a university for a bachelor’s degree in technical fields.
Associate in Art and Associate in Science degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a university or four-year college for a bachelor’s degree in a humanities or science field. With advising help, students can complete two years at ACTC and transfer to their chosen institution as a junior in nearly 200 bachelor’s degree programs.
APT is the Next Step for a Veteran
Dakotah Chambers has plans for the future that start with getting a degree in ACTC’s Applied Process Technologies (APT) Program. “I learned about the program from friends and checked it out myself,” he said. “It’s a way to prepare for a good career in the area.”
After graduating from Spring Valley High School in Wayne, WV in 2008, he served in the Army National Guard for six years. When he returned to civilian life, he looked for a career that would pay well while allowing him to stay in the area. “I’m getting ready for a job in a chemical refinery that has possibilities for a secure future,” he said.
“The APT program requires a lot of study, but it allows you to work at your own pace,” Chambers added. “I’m hoping to get through in two years and graduate next May.”
Chemical Plant/Refinery Plant Operation is an option in the APT program that teaches students to monitor and control plant operations for a variety of industries. For information on spring classes, email: kevin.sergent@kctcs.edu.
ACTC Closed Dec. 17-Jan. 1
ACTC will be closed for the holidays from December 17 through January 1. Normal office hours will resume January 2.
