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Earn a Certificate in an Occupational Field

Blue Ridge CTC’s occupational certificate programs are designed to deliver industry-relevant skills with hands-on training to prepare to enter the workforce.

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Why Enroll in an Occupational Certificate Programs

With industry-driven Occupational certificate programs, students learn essential workforce skills with hands-on training from highly trained faculty.

    • Get a competitive advantage in the job market
    • Earn credits to be used toward a future degree.
    • Explore various elective options to align your course with your career goals.
    • Learn real-time workforce skills transferable directly to the workforce.
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Occupational Career

Start hands-on training for a rewarding career in an in-demand occupational career.

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One Year!

Enroll full-time and earn a certificate in just one year!

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Explore Various Occupational Certificate Programs

Choose your major from various industry-focused Blue Ridge CTC’s Occupational Certificate programs. Students Experience real-time industry-focused instruction, exposure to real-time use cases, plus many elective options to design their degree in their own way.

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Career Oppurtunities

Pursue Endless Career Opportunities with an Occupational Certificate Program

Blue Ridge CTC’s occupational certificates prepare students for potential careers as:

    • Electric and Utility Lineworkers
    • Applied UAS Technologists
    • Environmental Science Technicians
    • Applied Laboratory Technicians
    • And more!

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Why Choose Blue Ridge CTC?

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College offer time-saving and economical certificate programs in occupational fields with industry-driven instructions and a collaborative campus environment.

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Worried About Financing? Many Options Exist for Financial Aid.

Blue Ridge CTC provides need-based financial aid to qualified applicants, ensuring all students have equal access to a quality education.

Whether you are a student worrying about tuition fees or are a parent assisting a child pay for college, we have a wide variety of financial resources available.

    • State and Federal Grant Programs
    • Student Work-Study Opportunities
    • Student Loans
    • Special Grant Funding Opportunities
    • Blue Ridge CTC Foundation Scholarship opportunities

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Have Questions? Talk With an Admissions Counselor Today!

Admissions Counselors and Academic Advisors at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College help students navigate career paths throughout their academic careers.

Disclaimer

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.

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