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Career and Technical Education

We offer six month certification courses in a variety of skilled trades with high demand. CTE students at OACES experience hands-on learning opportunities in our professional, industrial classroom settings and graduate with connections to local employers. Choose our training programs and put your practical skills to work immediately. 

  • Programs
    • Automotive Trades*
      • *Certified by the Council on Occupational Education  Achieving Accreditation | Council
    • Building Maintenance
    • Hospitality for Small Businesses
      • Perfect for those who want to work in (or one day own!) a cafe, bakery, food truck, or coffee shop
        • Level 1: Customer Service and Cafe Basics
          • Learn front of house skills including point-of-sale systems, food safety, coffee and beverage prep, and creating a positive and welcoming customer experience
        • Level 2: Small Business Operations and Growth
          • Gain deeper knowledge in menu planning, inventory management, and team leadership
    • Hospitality for Industry Professionals
      • Ideal for those seeking careers in restaurants, catering, or industrial food service
        • Level 1: Culinary Foundations
          • Develop essential back of house skills including safe food handling, knife skills, cooking methods, plating, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen environment
        • Level 2: Advanced Culinary and Catering Skills
          • Take your training further with skills that open the door to professional kitchens and catering companies, including catering logistics, large-batch cooking, menu execution, and kitchen leadership