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Find Education and Training

Search for classes, training programs, degrees and certifications in Butte County and beyond.

Career Training Programs

Career Training Programs are any classes or programs designed to help you find a job, enter a career, get a promotion or earn more money. They can be offered at Adult Schools, Career Technical Education Schools, ROPs (Regional Occupational Programs) and even Community Colleges. Often less than two years in length, many of these programs lead to a certificate, which can give you a competitive advantage in the job market. Most importantly, these programs provide hands-on training to prepare students for actual work in their chosen field. ​​
  • Butte County CTE/ROP - Career Technical Education 
  • Oroville Adult Education
  • Glenn County Adult Education
  • ​Law Enforcement Academy - Butte College
  • Firefighter Academy - Butte College​
  • ​​Northwest Lineman College - Electrical Lineworker Program
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Associate Degree

Community colleges are affordable public colleges, funded by tax dollars. The highest degree available at a community college is usually an Associate's or AA degree, which takes full-time students about two years to complete. Students can also earn certifications for careers or transfer to a four-year university.​
  • Butte College 
    1. Go to this link:  https://programs.butte.edu/
    2. Select a "Community of Interest" (for example, Health & Public Services)
    3. Then, select the button for "Explore All Degrees and Certificates" to see what they offer!
  • ​Yuba College
    1. Go to this link: https://yc.yccd.edu/
    2. Select "Explore Areas of Interest" and then select one of the programs (for example, Public Safety)
    3. Then, select one of the programs to see what they offer! ​​
    4. Other popular programs of interest:
    • Veterinary Technician - Yuba College
    • Radiologic Technician Program - Yuba College
  • ​California Community Colleges -  Explore all California Community College Career Programs
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Bachelor's Degree

A university is an institution of higher learning that gives degrees in special fields and where research is performed. A bachelor's degree is a course of academic study leading to a qualification such as a bachelor of arts (BA) or bachelor of science (BS) and typically takes 4 or more years to complete. 
  • CSU Chico Programs​
    • Go to this link: CSU Chico Programs
    • Select a program to explore (or, search for an area of interest under "Explore Our Programs"
  • UC Davis academic programs
    • Go to this link: https://www.ucdavis.edu/academics/majors
    • Select one of the drop-down fields under "UC Davis Majors" and then select the "Filter" button
    • Choose a major to explore!
  • Learn more about which college majors lead to which careers: https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/​​
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Advanced Degree

An Advanced Degree is a higher-level educational qualification obtained after a bachelor's degree, such as a Master's or Doctorate. It is required for specialized professions, research roles, higher-level management positions and academic careers.
  • UC Davis Professional Programs
    • ​​Veterinarian - UC Davis
    • Law School - UC Davis
    • Medical School - UC Davis
    • Nursing - UC Davis
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  • Dental Schools in California
  • How to ​become a Lawyer​
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Butte County CTE 

2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 100   
​Chico, CA 95928
Hours: ​8:30am - 4:00pm
​(closed from 1-1:30pm for lunch)

530-879-7462 
​email: ​[email protected]
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  • Home
  • For Students
    • Our Programs
    • Apply
    • Program Calendar
    • Student Handbooks
    • Student Learner Outcomes
    • Community Classroom
    • Information Release Opt-Out Form
    • Student Records
    • Career Services
    • Math Resources
    • Mental Health Resources
    • COVID Resources
    • Emergency Resources
    • Constitution Day
    • Voter Registration
    • Orbund
    • Exit Survey
  • Butte County ROP
    • About Butte County ROP
    • ROP Programs
    • Grievance Procedure
    • Security and Fire Report
    • Financial Aid >
      • Net Price Calculator
      • Professional Judgment Policy
      • Financial Aid Reports - IPEDS
    • Gainful Employment Rates
    • CARES
    • Accreditation
  • Our Services
    • CTE Professional Development
    • CTE Funding Technical Assistance
    • DSPT
  • Apprenticeship
    • Dental Assistant Apprenticeship >
      • Dental Assistant Apprenticeship For Career Seekers
      • Dental Assistant Apprenticeship For the Currently Employed
      • Dental Assistant Apprenticeship for Employers
  • Career Exploration
    • Start Exploring Careers
    • Career Day
    • Summer Career Camps
    • Career Exploration for Schools >
      • Career Exploration Module
      • Career Planning Presentation
      • Program Tours
  • Learn More
    • Our Staff
    • News & Updates
    • About Butte County CTE
    • CTE Resources >
      • Career Technical Education
      • CTE Resources K-8
      • Butte County Schools - CTE
      • CDE Resources
    • Local Schools & Partners
    • Our Success Stories
    • Mailing List
    • Contact Us
    • Staff Forms