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Entry Level Mechatronics Certificate

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The Entry Level Mechatronics certificate is designed for high school and college students planning to participate in an apprenticeship as a technician in an advanced manufacturing environment. The certificate consists of four courses that develop skills in working safely in an industrial environment, using computer software to solve problems, and learning the principles of mechanicals  Read More

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology

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The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. The degree program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools and instruments. Graduates should be able to assist in  Read More

Criminal Justice & Special Populations Certificate

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Career Outlook   Program Description   Career Outlook   To Top of Page Program Description The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections and security services. The criminal justice system’s role within society will  Read More

Criminal Justice Technology

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Career Outlook   Program Description   Career Outlook   To Top of Page Program Description The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections and security services. The criminal justice system’s role within society will  Read More

Human Services

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Philosophy of Human Services Technology: The Human Services Technology curriculum trains and prepares graduates to fulfill a wide range of consumer and community needs in a variety of human service settings. Students are adequately prepared to empower people to live a more satisfying, autonomous, and productive lifestyle, through the acquisition of knowledge gained through liberal  Read More

Pharmacy Technology (Certificate)

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Career Outlook   Program Description   Career Outlook   To Top of Page Program Description Mission Statement The Pharmacy Technology Program at Vance-Granville Community College seeks to provide qualified students with the technical skills and knowledge needed to practice in a variety of pharmacy settings. In addition, this program will give the student the knowledge  Read More

Nursing

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Nursing is a career that combines both art and science. Nurses directly care for patients and their families in a variety of settings. While nursing is a highly-sought after career by many, those that are most likely to be successful choose nursing because they care about and want to help others. Nurses must possess a  Read More

IT – Diploma

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Career Outlook   Program Description   Career Outlook   To Top of Page Program Description The IT Diploma offers several courses from the IT  2-year AAS degree and is offered as a Career and College Promise (CCP) Pathway for eligible high school students. Course work includes development of a student’s ability to communicate and solve  Read More

Office Administration Diploma

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Career Outlook   Program Description   Career Outlook   To Top of Page Program Description The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for positions in administrative support careers. It equips office professionals to respond to the demands of a dynamic computerized workplace. Students will complete courses designed to develop proficiency in the use of integrated software,  Read More

Medical Office Administration – Medical Coding

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Career Outlook   Program Description   Career Outlook   To Top of Page Program Description This curriculum prepares individuals for employment in medical and other health-care related offices. Course work will include medical terminology; information systems; office management; medical coding, billing and insurance; legal and ethical issues; and formatting and word processing. Students will learn  Read More