Vocational Training & Apprenticeships

There are many vocational training opportunities that lead to careers that are highly-skilled and highly-paid. These training programs are sometimes paid and require limited-to-no college education. Preparation for these careers is often hands on and in the field in which you plan to enter. This page outlines some local vocational training and apprenticeship programs specifically directed towards students interested in science. The high school counseling office, Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industry (OBLI) and local job center will have a more wide range of information for vocational/apprenticeship career opportunities outside of science.

JCSD CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM:

https://www.jcsd.k12.or.us/district/career-and-technical-education-courses/

updated 6/2021

Examples of Science Specific Vocational Training Opportunities

Advanced Biosciences Technologist: https://www.pcc.edu/programs/bioscience/pathway-advanced-technologist/
Bioscience Technician: https://www.pcc.edu/programs/bioscience/pathway-bioscience-technician/
Geographic Information Systems (GIS/Mapping) https://www.cocc.edu/programs/gis/default.aspx
Cybersecurity https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/online-degrees/undergraduate/certificates/cybersecurity/
Coding Bootcamps (Learn to code quickly!) https://www.computerscience.org/bootcamps/rankings/best-coding-bootcamps/
Fire Science Technician: https://www.cocc.edu/programs/structural-fire/default.aspx
Wind Turbine Technicians https://www.cgcc.edu/electro-mechanical-technology
Renewable Energy https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/departments-programs/renewable-energy-technology-cc
Veterinary Technician: https://www.cocc.edu/programs/vet-tech/
EMT/Paramedic https://www.cocc.edu/programs/ems/career-pathways.aspx
Pharmacy Technician: https://www.cocc.edu/programs/pharmacy-tech/default.aspx
Electronic Engineering Technology https://www.pcc.edu/programs/electronic-engineering/pathway-electronic-engineering/

Vocational/Apprenticeship Programs

OBLI: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/apprenticeship/pages/apprenticeship-opportunities.aspx
Oregon Apprenticeships: https://oregonapprenticeship.org/
NW Apprenticeship Services: https://nwapprenticeship.org/
Independent Electrical Contractors of Oregon: https://iecoregon.org/apprenticeship/
NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Internship Programs: https://attra.ncat.org/internships/
Central Oregon Community College: https://www.cocc.edu/departments/admissions/degrees-and-classes/career-and-technical-education-programs.aspx
Portland Community College: https://www.pcc.edu/career-pathways/options/
Clackamas Community College: https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/departments-programs

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