At Blue Ridge Community College, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide learners of all ages with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers. Check out our Career Pathways below to see how you might navigate through the career of your choice, whether starting as a high school student, recent graduate, or later in your life and career!
Career and College Promise Pathways
Many of our pathways offer opportunities specifically to high school students through the Career & College Promise (CCP) program. Whether a student is headed to college after graduation or wanting to land a well-paying job, CCP allows students to get a head start toward higher education, earning free college credit toward a degree or credential at Blue Ridge. Plus, high school students can earn a Blue Ridge Scholar graduation cord to wear at their high school graduation. Learn more about CCP pathways today! (CCP is tuition-free, though some programs require a course fee for equipment, supplies, etc.)
Request Information – Career & College Promise (High School Programs)Adult Education and Literacy Assistance
A tuition-free support for adults 16 years of age or older is Blue Ridge’s Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) program, which helps students to be college and career ready. These programs address the needs of adults who want to earn a high school diploma or equivalency; improve their foundational academic skills; or improve their ability to read, speak, and write the English language. AEL offers several programs to meet the needs of every student we serve. Classes are at various times and days in both Henderson and Transylvania counties.
Arts and Sciences
College Transfer Programs
College Transfer Program Career Pathways
Film and Video Production Technology Program
Film and Video Production Technology Program Career Pathways
Film and Video Editors Salary Information
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Career Information
Horticulture Technology Program
Horticulture Technology Program Career Pathways
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Salary Information
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Information
Automotive & Transportation
Automotive Light-Duty Diesel Technology Program
Automotive Light-Duty Diesel Technology Program Career Pathways
Automotive Systems Technology Program
Automotive Systems Technology Program Career Pathways
Transportation – Collision, Repair, & Refinishing Technology Program
Transportation – Collision, Repair, & Refinishing Technology Program Career Pathways
Automotive Body and Related Repairers Salary Information
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary Information
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary Information
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Information
Brewing
Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation Program
Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation Program Career Pathways
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians Salary Information
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Information
Food Batch Makers Salary Information
Hospitality and Tourism Career Information
Business Administration
Business Administration Program
Business Administration Program Career Pathways
Business Administration Entrepreneurship Program Career Pathways
Business Administration Program Salary Information
Business, Management and Administration Career Information
Finance Career Information
Marketing Career Information
Engineering
Associate in Engineering Program
Associate in Engineering Program Career Pathways
Associate in Engineering Program Salary Information
Advanced Manufacturing – Electronics Engineering Technology Program
Advanced Manufacturing – Electronics Engineering Technology Program Career Pathways
Advanced Manufacturing – Mechanical Engineering Technology Program
Advanced Manufacturing – Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Career Pathways
Advanced Manufacturing – Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program
Advanced Manufacturing – Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program Career Pathways
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Career Information
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician Salary Information
Electro-Mechanical Technicians Salary Information
Commercial and Industrial Equipment Electrical and Electronics Repairers Salary Information
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters Salary Information
Public Safety
Public Safety Programs
Criminal Justice Program Career Pathways
Emergency Medical Science Career Pathways
Fire Protection Technology Career Pathways
Public Safety Administration Career Pathways
Public Safety Program Salary Information
Emergency Management Directors Career Information
Emergency Management Directors Salary Information
EMTs and Paramedics Career Information
Fire Inspectors Career Information
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Career Information
Police and Detectives Career Information
