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Our Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies program is designed by expert faculty to deliver hands-on practical learning to let students gain upward mobility in well-paying technical jobs.
The Technical Studies program can be customized based on employer needs. Set a solid foundation with our 2-year Technical Studies program. Blue Ridge CTC offers a blend of content-specific knowledge and professional skills employers look for in qualified applicants.
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Employer Partners
This program is exclusively designed for students or prospective students currently employed by an employer who is working with Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Career Latitude
Completing this degree may enhance your professional skill sets and may increase your opportunities for upward mobility.
Customizable
Our program allows employers to customize a course of study for their employees while giving them the skill sets to use technology effectively, sharpen communication skills, and develop practical problem-solving strategies.
Job Training
On-the-job training incorporated into the degree progression.
With a two-year Technical Studies program, students learn advanced technical skills required to use thriving technologies and develop problem-solving strategies at a workplace. This program is only for individuals whose employer is working with Blue Ridge Community and Technical College to ensure completion of this degree. Goals of the Technical Studies program include:
Blue Ridge CTC’s associate degree program in Technical Studies includes industry-focused curriculum and hands-on practical learning led by certified faculty.
Throughout the Technical Studies degree program, our faculty and technical advisors work directly with employer partners to ensure the development of workforce skills required for the rapidly evolving employment opportunities in today’s economy.
Earn this degree from our School of Workforce Development and Engineering Technologies.
The Technical studies program includes a general technical core, occupational specialty and on the job training to provide a well rounded education to students.
This program is offered exclusively to students employed by an employer partner working with Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. The program ensures students:
Blue Ridge CTC offers a holistic, industry-focused approach to learning, leading to a path-breaking career and continuing education opportunities.
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Blue Ridge CTC acts as a catalyst to career goals, gives students exposure to real-time career prospects, and provides a learning environment supporting personal and professional growth.
Effective faculty is the backbone of any school. Our faculty are committed teachers and scholars who:
Deliver real-world learning to shape a students’ job market competency.
Impart teaching that promotes creativity and sets the base for further 4-year programs.
Extend a smart learning model that raises job prospects.
Integrate best-in-class learning formats and resources to drive focused learning.
We provide comprehensive Student Support Services to promote student success.
Student Services provides a variety of support, including tutoring, accessibility accommodations, and more!
We provide high-tech classes, supporting labs, and study areas to promote a balanced education.
We recognize talent and celebrate performance with awards and acknowledgments.
We have supportive staff to help with personal, professional, and academic challenges.
We support students from admission through the career search! Career Services assists students:
Find the right kind of job with a career inventory assessment.
Get assistance on resume writing and referral to participating employer partners.
With interview preparation to boost their morale and get prepared with the right narration to win job negotiations.
Get a holistic learning environment, where they are nurtured to become the next set of professionals entering the workforce.
As a community of students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders, we strive for diversity, equity, and inclusion on our campuses, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Campus diversity encourages open dialogue on campus.
Equity removes barriers and ensures equal opportunities are afforded to all.
Our campus offers an inclusive, welcoming environment where all are valued, celebrated, and included.
The campus community promotes diversity and inclusion through a variety of speakers and events.
We are committed to providing students with real-time training and internship opportunities to enter the workforce directly after graduating.
We provide industry expert instruction to strengthen job-specific skills needed for real-world challenges.
We assist students with internship opportunities to find their way to a successful career.
We provide industry-certified expert supervision and guidance to raise students’ job prospects in the Government and Private sectors.
Our campus is well equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, machinery, hardware, and software required to provide the technical skills needed for real jobs.
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The Blue Ridge Community and Technical College can customize this degree program for employers. Certificate programs are also available.
Goals of the Technical Studies Program include:
Note: All salary projections are based on the current position and educational needs. BRCTC cannot guarantee that job titles or the projections given will be the salaries students or graduates will ultimately receive. Two year completion is approximate and based on full-time enrollment. Student testimonials, income statements, and examples on the College website are the results of real students. These testimonials are not intended to guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results. Each individual’s success depends on his or her desire, commitment, dedication, and motivation to pursue academic and workforce opportunities. Testimonials are not intended to create a contract between a student and the College.