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Are
you ready to begin a career, adapt new skills or change careers?
Southwestern Community College has a program for you! Our
dedicated faculty and staff are ready and willing to assist
you in making your educational dreams a reality. Call today
for more information on any of the following career paths
at (800) 447-4091, or visit SCC on the Web at southwesterncc.edu.
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Southwestern
Community College A - Z
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Avg.
Entry Level
Earnings
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Avg.
Entry
Level
Earnings
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| Area
of Study |
SCC
Program |
Prepares
you for: |
Local**
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State**
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| Accounting
|
AAS,
Cert |
Careers
in accounting firms, large and small corporations of varying
types preparing financial statements, balance sheets and tax
returns. |
$25,000
- $31,200
|
same
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| Advertising
and Graphic Design |
AAS |
Careers
developing concepts and layouts for advertising materials, including
ads and brochures for ad agencies, public and private employment;
self employment |
$15,600
- $25,000
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$20,800
- $31,200
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| Air
Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology |
Cert,
Diploma |
Employment
with businesses that specialize in the installation, servicing
and repair of heating and cooling systems in homes, offices
and commercial buildings; self employment |
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| Associate
in Arts |
AA |
SCC
offers Associate in Arts Degrees with pre-majors in Business
Administration, Business Ed & Marketing Ed, Criminal Justice,
History, Nursing, Physical Education, Political Science, Psychology,
Social Science Secondary Education and Sociology. |
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| Associate
in Arts - College Transfer |
AA |
Through
an agreement with the University of North Carolina, SCC students
can now earn 44 hours worth of college credit that will transfer
to any of the 16 universities within the UNC System. |
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| Associate
in Fine Arts |
AFA |
SCC
has a transfer agreement with WCU's BFA program. |
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| Automotive
Systems Technology |
AAS,
Cert, Diploma |
Employment
with dealerships and privately-owned garages diagnosing, servicing
and repairing automobiles and light trucks.Graduates should
be prepared to take the ASE exam. |
$27,500
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$25,000
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| Basic
Law Enforcement Training |
Cert |
Entry
level certified police officers and duputy sheriffs. |
$17,740
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$23,700
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| Business
Administration |
AAS,
Cert |
Employment
with governmental agencies, financial institutions and small
to large businesses or industry. |
$25,000
|
$29,100
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| Business
Administration - Electronic-Commerce Concentration |
AAS,
Cert |
Positions
in traditional and e-commerce businesses performing traditional
business administration tasks as well as planning, designing
and creating web pages and graphics. |
$31,000
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$32,500
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| Carpentry |
Cert |
Positions
as an entry-level carpenter. Offered in conjunction with Swain
County High School through the HUSKINS program. |
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| Computer
Engineering Technology |
AAS |
Employment
with various types of businesses installing, programming and
repairing computer equipment. Graduates may also qualify for
certification in electronics, computers or networks. |
$20,000
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$30,000
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| Cosmetology |
AAS,
Diploma |
Employment
opportunities in a full-service salon upon passing the State
Board Exam. |
$20,000
- $30,000
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same
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| Criminal
Justice Technology |
AAS |
*Positions
within local, state and federal law enforcement, corrections
and security as a police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention
officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance
officer, correctional office and loss/prevention specialist.
*Law Enforcement Agencies may require additional certificates
or training academies. |
$17,740
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$23,700
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| Culinary
Technology |
AAS,
Cert |
Positions
as trained culinary professionals in a variety of food service
settings including full service restaurants, hotels, resorts,
clubs, catering operations, contract food service, and health-care
facilities. |
$20,800
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$18,700
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| Cyber
Crime Technology |
AAS |
Positions
investigating cyber crime activities and performing forensic
data retrieval for various government agencies, public and private
organizations. |
Not
yet available
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Not
yet available
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| Detention
Officer Certification Training |
Cert |
Career
as a Detention Officer. This certification is offered under
guidelines and requirements as set forth by the North Carolina
Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission. Trainees
must successfully pass a State-administered exam as well as
demonstrate competency in all skill areas in order to be eligible
for certification as a NC Detention Officer. |
$14,976
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$23,940
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| Early
Childhood Associate |
AAS,
Cert |
Positions
planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programs
in preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers,
Head Start Programs and school-age programs. |
$12,480
- $16,640
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same
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| Early
Childhood Associate, Teacher Associate |
AAS,
Cert |
Employment
as a Teacher's Aide within the NC School System. |
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| E-Commerce
Solutions Design |
Cert |
Positions
as webmasters, web designers; self employed. |
Not
yet available
|
Not
yet available
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| Electrical/Electronics
Technology |
Diploma,
Cert |
Job
opportunities in residential home wiring, troubleshooting electrical
circuit problems, installing motors and controls in homes. Graduates
will also be prepared to take the State electrical contracting
license exam upon successful completion of the required apprenticeship. |
$16,640
- $22,880
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$24,960
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| Electronics
Engineering Technology |
AAS |
Positions
as engineering assistants or electronic technicians designing,
building, installing, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and
modifying developmental and production electronic components,
equipment and systems. |
$20,000
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$31,200
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| Emergency
Medical Dispatcher |
Cert |
Emergency
Medical Dipatcher positions directing the public with step-by-step
instruction over the phone |
$16,450
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$17,350
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| Emergency
Medical Science |
AAS |
Paramedic
careers working for hospitals and governement agencies providing
emergency first aid and transporting patients to medical facilities.Graduates
may be eligible to apply for both state and national certification
exams. |
$18,700
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same
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| Emergency
Medical Technician |
Cert
- Basic |
Positions
as a basic, emergency medical service caregiver.
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$18,700
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$17,500
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| Emergency
Medical Technician |
Cert
- Intermediate |
Positions
providing emergency care and assisting paramedics in fulfilling
their duties |
$18,700
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$17,500
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| Emergency
Rescue Technician Certification Training |
Cert |
A
voluntary minimum professional qualification for all levels
of fire and rescue service personnel. This certification is
issued by the NC Department of Insurance, Fire and Rescue Commission. |
$18,700
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$17,500
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| Environmental
Science Technology* |
AAS |
Positions
performing chemical and biological analysis, Water/Wastewater
Treatment, EPA Compliance Inspection, Hazardous Material Handling,
Waste Abatement/Removal, and Contaminated Site Assessment/Remediation.
*In Conjunction with Blue Ridge Community College. |
$18,700
- $20,800
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$27,000
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| EPA
Refrigeration Recycling/Recovery Technician |
Cert |
Allows
service technicians to gain knowledge of EPA-issued regulations
to obtain certification in dealing with CFC or HCFCs. |
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| Escort
Vehicle Operator |
Cert |
Position
as an Oversize/Overweight Load Escort Vehicle Operator. Certification
required by NCDOT. |
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| Firefighter
|
Certification
I and Certification II |
Employment
as a firefighter. This is a National Certification. |
Local
positions are volunteer
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$19,406
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| Health
Information Technology |
AAS |
Entry-level
jobs processing, analyzing, abstracting, compiling and managing
health information. Career oportunities are available in hospitals,
rehabilitation facilities, long-term care facilities, heatlh
insurance organizations, outpatient clinics, doctors' offices
and mental health facilities. A Medical Coding Diploma and Medical
Transcription certificate are also available. |
$16,600
- $20,800
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$18,700
-$24,900
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| Hotel
and Restaurant Management |
Diploma |
Employment
as entry-level manager food and lodging including, front office
clerks, reservation clerk, housekeeper, purchasing agent, dining
room personnel and marketing positions. |
$20,800
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$18,720
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| Human
Services Technology |
AAS |
Entry-level
positions in mental health, child care, family services, social
services, rehabilitation, correction, and educational agencies.
|
$22,300
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same
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| Human
Services Technology/Substance Abuse Concentration - A4538E |
AAS,
Cert |
Positions
as substance abuse counselors, DUI counselors, halfway house
workers, residential facility employees, and substance education
specialists. With educational and clinical experiences, graduates
can obtain certification by the North Carolina Substance Abuse
Board. |
$22,800
- $24,900
|
same
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| Information
Systems |
AAS,
Certs available in Computer Appliations, Computer Programming
and Desktop Publishing |
Positions
in computer systems maintenance and troubleshooting, support
and training, and business applications design and implementation. |
$22,800
- $30,000
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$39,500
- $42,000
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| Information
Systems - Concentration in Network Admin. & Support |
AAS |
Specialists
positions planning, developing and administering network and
communication systems. Graduates should be prepared to sit for
certification exams, which can result in industry-recognized
credentials. |
$22,800
- $27,040
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$39,500
- $41,500
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| Internet
Technologies |
AAS,
Certs available in Internet Design and Internet Programming |
Careers
as webmasters, Internet and intranet administrators, Internet
applications specialists, Internet programmers and Internet
technicians for Government institutions, industries and other
private companies. |
$42,500
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$55,000
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| Manicuring/Nail
Technology |
Cert |
Positions
in beauty nail salons upon passing the State Board Licensing
Exam. |
$14,600
- $20,800
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same
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| Medical
Laboratory Technology |
AAS |
Employment
opportunities include laboratories in hospital and physician
office laboratories, industry, and research facilities. Graduates
will be eligible to take the MLT certification exams given by
the American Society of Clinical Pathologist Board of Registry. |
$22,880
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same
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| Medical
Responder |
Cert |
Employment
as a Medical Responder treating ill or injured patients in the
field. |
$18,700
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$17,500
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| Medical
Sonography |
Diploma |
Employment
in clinics, physicians’ offices, mobile services, hospitals
and educational institutions. Graduates may also be eligible
to take exams by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical
Sonographers. |
$37,440
|
same
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| National
Park Service Season Law Enforcement Ranger |
Cert |
Employment
as a NPS Seasonal Law Enforcement Ranger for a federal park. |
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| North
Carolina Automotive Safety Inspection |
Cert |
Safety
Inspection Mechanics |
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| North
Carolina Manufacturing Certification |
Cert |
Positions
in the manufacturing field. The National Association of Manufacturers
in North America recognizes the certification. |
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| Notary
Public |
Cert |
Notary
Public positions. Notaries must reside or work in NC and may
perform any of the following notary acts: acknowledgements,
oaths and affirmations, and verificiations of proofs. Notaries
mark the documents with an embossed seal or rubber seal to indicate
their authenticity. |
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| Nursing
- Associate's Degree |
AAS |
Health-care
careers treating the sick and injured in hospitals, doctors'
offices, clinics and public health agencies.Graduates of this
program are eligible to apply to the take the National Council
of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). |
$35,300
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same
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| Nursing
Assistant I |
Cert |
Positions
as a Nursing Assistant I caring for individuals, assisting with
walking, lifting, exercising, feeding, , taking vital signs,
etc. |
$17,300
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same
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| Office
Systems Technology (OST) |
AAS,
Cert |
Administrative
business office jobs requiring proficiency in operating high-tech
office equipment, including computers. |
$16,640
- $20,880
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$18,720
- $20,800
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| OST
- Virtual Office Assistance Concentration |
AAS,
Cert |
Self-employed
contractors, work for an established virtual office service
or a traditional office environment. Graduates are prepared
to take the Microsoft Office User Specialist Certification exam. |
Not
yet available
|
Not
yet available
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| Outdoor
Leadership |
AAS |
Employment
in the adventure tourism industry, therapeutic wilderness programs,
specialized adventure/leadership programs, adventure programs
for youth, challenge course industry, city, county, and state
outdoor programs, public and private outdoor education centers,
and private and public school outdoor programs. |
$18,000-$35,000
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$23,000-$45,000
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| Paralegal
Technology |
AAS |
Careers
working under the supervision of attorneys conducting probate
work, public record searches, drafting and filing legal documents. |
$20,800
- $24,960
|
same
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| Phlebotomy |
Cert |
Entry-level
positions within hospital labs, medical clinics and public health
agencies obtaining blood samples. Graduates may be eligible
for national certification as phlebotomy technicians. |
$16,640
- $18,720
|
same
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| Physical
Therapist Assistant |
AAS |
Employment
in general hospitals, rehabilitation centers, extended care
facilities, specialty hospitals, home health agencies, private
clinics, and public school systems. Graduates may also be prepared
to take the licensure examination administered by the NC Board
of Physical Therapy Examiners. |
$29,100
- $31,200
|
same
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| Plumbing |
Diploma,
Cert |
Employment
at parts supply houses, maintenance companies, and plumbing
contractors to assist with various plumbing applications. |
$20,800
|
$22,650
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| Pool
Operator Technician |
Cert |
Public
Pool Operators are required by NC law to obtain this certification. |
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| Practical
Nursing |
Diploma |
Employment
at hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities,
clinics, and physicians' offices. Graduates are eligible to
apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN)
which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. |
$22,900
- $25,000
|
same
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| Radar
Certification Training |
Cert |
Law
Enforcement Officers looking to become certified to Operate
Radar/s in North Carolina. Those seeking certification must
be employed or appointed as a law enforcement officer by a State
or local agency and be BLET certified. |
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| Radiography |
AAS |
Employment
as a radiologic technologist taking X-rays, CT and MRI scans
in hospital and medical clinic settings.Graduates of the program
are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists. |
$29,100
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$33,300
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| Real
Estate |
Cert |
Jobs
renting, buying and selling property on a commission basis.
Graduates should qualify for the North Carolina Real Estate
license examination. |
$23,325
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$22,500
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| Respiratory
Therapy |
AAS |
Specialized
health-care careers evaluating and treating hosptial patients
with breathing disorders. Graduates of accredited programs are
eligible to take entry-level examinations from the National
Board of Respiratory Care. |
$29,100
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$32,200
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| Security
Guard (Private)- Unarmed and Armed |
Cert |
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$12,940
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$13,620
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| Surgical
Technology |
Diploma |
Positions
in hospital operating rooms preparing patients for surgery;
assisting surgeons with supplies and equipment before, during
and after surgery.Graduates will be eligible to apply to take
the Liaison Council’s Certification Examination for Surgical
Technologists. *In Conjunction with Blue Ridge Community College. |
$26,940
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$20,760
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| Surveying
Technology |
AAS |
Jobs
as survey party chief, instrument person, surveying technician,
highway surveyor, mapper, GPS technician, and CAD operator.
Graduates will be prepared to pursue the requirements necessary
to become a Registered Land Surveyor in North Carolina. |
$20,500
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same
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| Tanning
Bed Operator |
Cert |
Tanning
Bed Operators are required by NC law to obtain this certification. |
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| Telecommunicator
Certification Training |
Cert |
Position
as an emergency services Telecommunicator. Students seeking
state certification are required to have a physical within one
year of this training and provide the proper form from the Sheriffs
Standards to the school director. This is a North Carolina certification
course. |
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| Therapeutic
Massage |
Diploma |
Employment
in a variety of health settings, spas, health and sports clubs,
and private practice. Graduates may be eligible to take the
National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. |
$50
- $75 per hour
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$50
- $75 per hour
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| Welding
Technology |
Cert |
Entry-level
technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities
also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales,
quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.
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$18,700
-$24,960
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$20,800
- $29,120
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Salary Information obtained from the North Carolina Employment Security
Commission.
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