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Career Technical Education << Taft College Instruction
 
 
   
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  Career & Technical Education (CTE)
  Director of Career Technical Education: Sam Aunai 661-763-1814
  Career Pathways Exploration Advisor: Tori Furman 661-763-7967
       
  Career & Technical Education (CTE) provides opportunities for individuals to receive training and prepare for careers in a variety of occupational fields. CTE courses also allow individuals already working to upgrade their skills in order to continually meet business and industry standards. Taft College offers a variety of career & technical education courses and programs.
   
  Taft College Career Technical Education Degree & Certificate Listings and Information
  WESTEC Training Facilities in Kern County
   
  TAFT COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT
Taft College is committed to student learning in transfer and career and technical education programs supported by pre-collegiate basic skills and a wide range of student services. All programs and services are focused on the educational needs of the community learners.
   
  TAFT COLLEGE CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION VISION STATEMENT
To be a provider of quality career and technical education to enable students and employers to compete in a global market economy and be productive members of society.
   
  CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
    I. To support the overall mission and vision of Taft College
    II. To have state of the art equipment and facilities
    III. To have industry certified and recognized programs
    IV. To provide a well rounded education (technical, professional/soft skills) for students in career and
      technical education (CTE) programs.
    V. To promote CTE through comprehensive outreach and marketing efforts
    VI. Develop and deliver courses and programs that are industry applicable
    VII. Explore opportunities that support local community and business needs
    VIII. Maximize leveraging opportunities to support CTE
    IX. Promote professional development and growth of faculty and staff in CTE
    X. Work with faculty, staff, and industry experts to review and assess CTE
   
  Key Indicators: The following key indicators are based on identified indicators by the U.S. Dept of Education on Career & Technical Education.
    1. Technical Skill Attainment (e.g. course completion)
    2. Credential, certificate, or degree Attainment
    3. Student Persistence and Transfer
    4. Student Placement (in employment, etc)
    5. Non Traditional Participation & Completion in CTE
       
  Contact Us
    www.taftcollege.edu
    CareerReady@taftcollege.edu
    661-763-7700 Taft College Switchboard
    661-763-7967 OR 661-763-7814 Career Technical Education
    661-763-7748 Counseling Center
    661-763-7703 Fax