As prospective college students, you're probably aware that you have many choices in terms of which school to attend and what career field will best match your interest, needs, and goals. But, along with opportunities, come hard questions. How do you know which school is "best" and what your investment in education will eventually yield? What is the job market like in the real world and will you be adequately prepared to compete? What if you're not sure that the career you've chosen is the right one? Perhaps you're still deciding on a profession, yet have already determined that a college education can serve you well as the key to a bright and successful future. Let's get together and discuss these issues . . . Your future, full of tradition, could start next year right here at College of the Redwoods. You are only a telephone call away. . . (476-4359) or contact

Bill Henry, Occupational Advisor. Bill-henry@redwoods.edu

At College of the Redwoods we are dedicated to helping you set your goals and developing you to your fullest potential. The programs are designed to serve you well in your future endeavors, but you'll discover a pleasant environment on campus and a highly qualified faculty and staff willing to guide and assist you along your way.

Our occupational programs are designed so that at the completion of the certificate requirements a graduate is ready to enter the work force. It's a one to two-year investment of time on the student's part. Students are encouraged to achieve the Associate of Science Degree which can be completed with-in the same two-year period. Some of our programs are articulated with four-year institutions allowing one to transfer credits to either the California State University or University of California systems.

This degree in Electronics Technology prepares students for employment as entry-level technicians in one of several specialized occupations such as consumer electronics repair, electronics communications (telecommunications), computer repair, medical electronics repair, industrial electronics, electronics manufacturing technician, test technician and engineering technology. Students may also elect to complete portions of the program in order to enter such fields as appliance repair, office machine repair and as preparation for automotive electrical systems repair. Portions of the electronics program may also be used to partially fulfill requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology or Industrial Technology at a four-year institution.

This degree in Electronics Technology, Microcomputers, prepares students for employment as entry-level technicians in microcomputer sales, installation and repair. Portions of the program may also be used to partially fulfill requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Technology or Industrial Technology at a four-year institution.

Positions are available in agriculture education, animal health sales and service, animal nutrition, artificial insemination, dairy husbandry, farm advisor, feed manufacturing and sales, feedlot management, government service, livestock ranching, meat processing, ranch management and other related areas. This degree is designed to provide graduates with a broad agriculture background, which can be applied in various agriculture fields or in related supplies and services and to develop the expertise and skills of students wishing to specialize in individualized areas of interest.

Positions are available in agriculture credit, ag marketing, ag sales, farm manager, plus many other agri-business management positions. The degree is designed to provide business management training for students interested in working in production agriculture or the support areas of agriculture business.

Positions are available in landscape maintenance and nursery practices. This degree option provides training in the plant industry and related agriculture fields.

A major in Forestry prepares graduates to enter the forestry and Natural resource management profession in a variety of different positions, including Forest Technicians and Natural Resource Technicians. This two-year degree program is designed to prepare graduates for immediate employment in private industry or state or federal agencies, including the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and the California Department of Forestry. These positions usually involve working out of doors in a forest setting, under the supervision of a professional forester or natural resource manager. The program also partially prepares students for transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor of science degree in forestry, natural resource management, environmental science, and other related fields. This program does articulate several forestry courses directly to the forestry program a Humboldt State University.

This degree is designed to transfer more units to a university than the Forestry Option, and to provide a broader range of natural resource-related courses. With the Aquaculture component of this option, graduates are also qualified to obtain positions in the fish hatchery and aquaculture fields. Students who want to transfer to a university in an environmental science or general natural resource management degree program will be able to transfer more units to that type program from this option rather than the Forest Technology option.

Positions are available as an automotive service technician, automotive specialty technician, parts counter person, parts manager, sales/service manager, heavy equipment technician, and small engine technician. This degree program is designed to prepare the individual for employment as a second-year apprentice technician, foreman and/or supervisor.

This degree program is designed to provide instruction in on-the-job skills, technical knowledge and related information, which will prepare the student for employment in the field of residential and commercial building construction. Employment positions are building contractor, building inspector, cabinetmaker and carpenter. This program will also provide basic background and skill for the student to progress to supervisory responsibilities. The State of California recognizes this program as experience towards a Contractor's License.

In our Construction Technology program we are dedicated to helping students with the basic skills and specific training which will enable them to successfully compete for employment in all phases of carpentry. We use a "Hands on" approach as students in this program participate in building an entire custom home, from start to finish. We believe that what we have to offer will provide you with an excellent start in meeting the demands and expectations of today's technological, specialized society.

Cabinetmaking has a two-year certificate available that prepares students for entry-level positions in commercial cabinet shops and or the ability to design and build their own kitchen cabinets. The students build the kitchen, bathroom vanities, garage and washroom cabinets for the student built house every year.

In our hand-on preservation-training program, students may earn a certificate of completion by taking all five courses, which include Introduction to Historic Preservation and Restoration, Research and Documentation, Restoration Field Techniques, Architectural Millwork, and Introduction to Building Restoration Materials. We use a hands-approach to provide students with a realistic approach to learning the skills and sensitivity to effectively work on historic buildings to restore, rehabilitate, or preserve historic fabric in our community. One of our goals is to model appropriate preservation practices and training in order to qualify our students to a variety of jobs available in the fast growing field of Historic Preservation.

We have three levels of woodworking classes....beginning, intermediate and advanced. The classes are highly structure with many manipulative assignments that serve as building blocks that help students become successful woodworkers.

This program has a two year certificate available.  The students install all circuits and wiring on the student built house every year.  The classes have a combination of theory and hands on activities learning residential wiring circuits, installation methods, and code requirements.

Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology with Associate in Science Degree

The degree in Diesel Technology offers students additional course work beyond traditional diesel mechanics classes. Education in allied academic areas will be of value to those students considering advancement and supervisory positions. Additional positions in diesel-related employment include those of owner/operator, parts person, service representative, service trainer and manager.

This program is designed to prepare students for an entry-level position as an architectural drafter. Employment positions may include detailer, drafter technician, engineering assistant, plan checker, illustrator, designer, CAD technician, animator, and 3-D modeler.

This program is designed to prepare students for an entry-level position as a civil design drafter. Employment positions may include drafting technician, detailer, engineering assistant, plan checker, designer, cadastral technician, CAD technician, and 3D Modeler, GIS technician, and survey technician.