Certificate
Rogue Community College’s Occupational Skills Training certificate program helps you earn a college credential while preparing to enter the workforce quickly. This flexible, student-centered program combines college coursework with hands-on practicum training at a local business site, allowing you to build real-world skills while earning credit. About half of your credits are earned through supervised training in the field.
The program is customized to meet your unique goals, interests and experience. With support from RCC faculty and input from workplace supervisors, you create an individualized learning plan that focuses on employment skills in your chosen field. Occupational areas are selected based on local job opportunities, available training sites and program fit, ensuring your training is relevant and purposeful. Credits earned may apply toward the Associate of General Studies degree.
Program Highlights
This program offers a personalized path to employment that adapts to your goals and the needs of Southern Oregon employers.
- Earn college credit through college courses and hands-on practicum training at local worksites.
- Build job-ready skills, references and confidence in real work environments.
- Customize your training plan with faculty guidance and employer input.
- Prepare for employment in a wide range of career fields.
- Strengthen your resume or take a next step toward further education.
Examples of training areas may include:
- Veterinarian Aid
- Job Coach
- Senior Services Assistant
- Senior Services Activity Director
- Administrative Assistant
- Natural Resources
- Sterile Processing
- Lab Aid
- Sustainable Farming
- Building Maintenance Technician
See Students in Action
