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    Skilled Trades • Allied Healthcare

    Career training built for California.
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    Hands-on programs across three Southern California campuses — El Cajon, San Bernardino, and Santa Ana. Pick the path that fits your life and get to work.

    Skilled Trades

    Build, Wire, Weld, and Service

    Four hands-on trades, all 720 hours. Real tools, real labs, real demand.

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    9 months • 720 hours

    HVAC Technician

    Train hands-on to install, service, and repair heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems. EPA 608 ready and aligned to one of California's most in-demand trades.

    What You'll Learn:

    Refrigeration cycle, electrical, and controls
    Residential and light commercial HVAC service
    EPA 608 refrigerant handling
    Diagnostics, troubleshooting, and safety
    Salary Range$45K–$80K+
    Job Growth+9%
    Most PopularOn-Campus, Hands-On
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    ⭐ High Demand
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    9 months • 720 hours

    Electrician

    Learn residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems from the ground up. Wire panels, run conduit, troubleshoot circuits, and prepare for a long, high-paid skilled-trade career.

    What You'll Learn:

    NEC code, circuits, and electrical theory
    Residential and commercial wiring
    Conduit bending, panel and service installs
    Troubleshooting, motors, and controls
    Salary Range$50K–$95K+
    Job Growth+11%
    High DemandOn-Campus, Hands-On
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    9 months • 720 hours

    Plumbing Technician

    Train to install and service water, drainage, and gas systems for homes and businesses. A trade with steady demand, strong pay, and a clear path to journey-level work.

    What You'll Learn:

    Water supply, DWV, and gas systems
    Pipe cutting, soldering, threading, PEX
    Fixture install and service
    Code, safety, and blueprint reading
    Salary Range$48K–$90K+
    Job Growth+6%
    High DemandOn-Campus, Hands-On
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    9 months • 720 hours

    Welding Technician

    Master SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW across plate and pipe. Train for structural, fabrication, and pipefitting work in one of California's highest-demand trades.

    What You'll Learn:

    Stick, MIG, TIG, and flux-core welding
    Plate and pipe in multiple positions
    Blueprint reading and fabrication
    OSHA safety and weld inspection basics
    Salary Range$45K–$85K+
    Job Growth+2%
    Best First StepOn-Campus, Hands-On
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    Allied Healthcare

    Care for People and Animals

    Three direct paths into healthcare — clinical, nursing, and veterinary — with externships and national-certification prep built in.

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    9 months

    Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA)

    One of the fastest entry points into healthcare. Train for clinical and administrative work in doctor's offices, clinics, and outpatient centers — with externship and national-certification prep included.

    What You'll Learn:

    Vitals, EKG, phlebotomy, and injections
    Patient intake, charting, and front-office workflow
    Medical terminology, anatomy, and pharmacology
    HIPAA, OSHA, and clinical safety
    Salary Range$38K–$55K+
    Job Growth+14%
    Most PopularOn-Campus + Externship
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    ⭐ Career-Launching
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    12 months

    Vocational Nurse (LVN)

    Become a licensed practical/vocational nurse and step into a high-demand bedside role. Approved curriculum, clinical rotations, and NCLEX-PN prep — built for serious career-changers.

    What You'll Learn:

    Patient care, med admin, and clinical assessment
    IV therapy, wound care, and charting
    Pharmacology and pathophysiology
    Clinical rotations + NCLEX-PN preparation
    Salary Range$58K–$78K+
    Job Growth+5%
    Career-LaunchingOn-Campus + Clinicals
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    9 months

    Veterinary Assistant

    Work alongside veterinarians and vet techs caring for animals. Train in animal handling, surgical assisting, lab work, and client care — perfect for animal lovers ready for a real career.

    What You'll Learn:

    Animal restraint, handling, and nursing care
    Lab samples, radiology, and surgical assisting
    Pharmacology and dosage calculations
    Client communication and clinic operations
    Salary Range$32K–$48K+
    Job Growth+19%
    Best First StepOn-Campus, Hands-On
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    Salary ranges reflect U.S. national averages (BLS / OEWS). Actual outcomes vary by campus, certification, and location.