COS Tulare Campus CTE Programs

Agriculture Technology

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Agriculture Technology and Irrigation through the study of agriculture equipment maintenance and repair, basic equipment construction and fabrication, including layout, finish and welding of metal agriculture structures. Students will acquire skills in uses of tools and equipment necessary for modern farming operations.

Agriculture Careers

• AG Equipment Mechanic
• Ag Heavy Equipment Technician
• AG Mechanics
• Business Owner and Farm Repair
• Equipment Manufacturing
• Farm Shop Mechanic and Foreman
• General Agriculture
• Irrigation Auditor
• Irrigation Technician and Sales & Service
• AG Equipment.

Agriculture Business

• This area of study prepares students for entry-level employment and potential further study in the field of Agriculture Business Management.

• Students will gain knowledge through the study of sales and service, marketing, computer applications, data evaluation, farm management and accounting.

• The Agriculture Business Department provides students the opportunity to connect with industry through field trips and guest speakers which in turn introduces students to future networking opportunities.

Careers in Ag Business

• Agriculture and Retail Sales
• Agriculture Bookkeeper
• Agriculture Sales and Production Management Assistant
• Assessor
• Assistant Bookkeeper
• Assistant Farm Manager
• Entry-Level Analyst
• Farm and Ranch Manager Assistant
• Marketing Assistant Ranch Assistant.

Animal Science

The Animal Science Division of Agriculture prides itself on teaching students through hands experience allowing students to handle cattle, sheep, pigs, and horses.

The Animal Science Division stresses quality teaching/ learning through formal classroom lecture/discussion methods as well as plenty of hands-on “learn-by-doing” in well-equipped laboratory facilities.

Careers in Animal Science

• Animal Health Technician
• Drug and Feed Sales
• Government Livestock Specialists
• Livestock Manager
• Livestock Operator
• Livestock Procurement
• Meat Inspector or Grader
• Nutrition Specialist
• Processing and Marketing of Animal Products
• Sales Representative
• Service Staff for Pharmaceutical or Livestock Focused Company.

Dairy Science

Dairy Science students will develop skills through the study of dairy nutrition, reproduction, breeding and selection of quality cattle, and computer applications in dairy production.

Student will acquire skills and knowledge necessary for reediness to assist in the management of modern dairy operations.

Careers in Dairy Science

• Cattle Handlers
• Dairy Breeders and Assistants
• Dairy Feeders
• Dairy Pharmaceutical Sales
• Dairy Retail Sales
• Dairy Technician.

Equine Science

The equine unit prides itself on teaching students through hands on experience giving students the opportunity to learn about basic horse knowledge, colt breaking, and reproduction.

The equine unit provides a hands-on learn by doing oppurtunity in well-equipped laboratory facilities that includes an A.I. lab and ultrasound equipment.

Careers in Equine Science

• Equine Barn Manager
• Equine Manager
• Reproductive Manager
• Retail Sales in AG

Ornamental Horticulture

This area of study prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Ornamental Horticulture. Studies include plant health, plant identification, and sales, and marketing.

Students will acquire skills in propagation, culture management practices, and sales of ornamental plants in a nursery setting.

Careers in Ornamental Horticulture

• Equipment and Supply Sales
• Greenhouse manager
• Landscape Water Auditor
• Plant Propagator
• Parks Maintenance Personnel
• Pesticide Applicator
• Nursery Foreman.

Plant Science

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment and further study in the field of crop production.

Students completing courses offered in this area of study will have a foundation in the fields of irrigation, weed control, plant diseases and pests, fertilizers, cultivation of crops.

Students acquire skills in crop production in order to maximize crop yield & profits.

Careers in Plant Science

• Pest Control Adviser
• Certified Crop Adviser
• Crop Production
• Equipment Sales
• Farm Manager
• Irrigation Technician
• Pesticide and Fertilizer Sales
• Propagation Manager
• Research Assistant.

Careers in Architecture

Architect

Architectural technologist surveyor

Commercial/residential surveyor

Construction manager

Historic buildings inspector/conservation officer

Landscape architect

Planning and development surveyor

Architecture students develop highly desirable creative,

visual, technical and design-based skills.

Landscape architects are involved in storm water management, environmental restoration, and recreational areas among other things. If students enjoy working with and in the natural environment, this could be a great path.

Students can practice their architectural skills in other areas such as, construction, landscape design, and other design practices. All work experience is valuable.

Graphic Design

The Graphic Design area of study prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the field of Graphic Design.

Students completing a degree or certificate in this area will have a foundation for the field of graphic design.

Students will study graphic design, art, and computers. Sucessful students will gain knowledge, and abilities in graphic design, web page design, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Careers in Graphic Design

• Art/Creative Director
• Desktop Publisher
• Freelance Designer
• Logo Designer
• Mac Operator
• Web Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Multimedia Developer
• Visual Journalism

• Metal fabrication
• Oil field welding
• Pipeline welding
• Agriculture fabrication
• Metal agriculture implement repair
• Stainless steel fabrication, and welding maintenance in food processing facilities.

Careers in Welding

Metal fabrication, oil field welding, pipeline welding, agriculture fabrication and metal agriculture implement repair, stainless steel fabrication, and welding maintenance in food processing facilities.

Career Services

• Develop an individualized job search plan.
• Provided job search workshops and prepared relevant materials in the area of job search resources, resume development, interview preparedness and on the job success skills.
• Promote employment opportunities through participating in and coordinating special events, such as guest speakers, job shadowing, job fairs and work experience opportunities.
• Provided advising services to support individual employment plans and collaborate with area employers to identify employment opportunities for program participants.
• Employment Services, Pre-employment workshops, Mock interviews, Curriculum development, and use of measurement tools to measure employment rate of success.

Research Careers

Have all students researched CTE careers?

Researched in High School

Adult learner - Career changer

Never researched a particular career.

Most student may have researched in High School. But many may have either changed their mind mid-way through a career path, or they may have never researched a particular career or know the path in which to get there.

https://www.cacareerzone.org/clusters

https://www.calcareercenter.org/Uploads/Links/CCZ_Workbook2013.pdf

Internships

Paid work experience

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Volunteer Work

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