What Can you do with Vo-Tech?

Boat built in Kodiak College's WELD A190 "Aluminum Welding and Fabrication" class.

Programs

The Vo-Tech department at Kodiak College offers several certificate programs and a two-year degree.

Individual courses provide numerous opportunities to get ahead, learn new skills or just have fun.

Lorraine Stewart is the coordinator for all Vo-Tech courses and programs. Contact Lorraine at (907) 486-1209 (lstewart@kodiak.alaska.edu) for specifics.

About the Programs

The following three certificates have been submitted to the Board of Regents for approval and are not yet available.

Certificate in Construction Technology
Develop technical skills in auto CADD, building methods, codes and standards, structural systems, and construction project management.  Upon completion of the certificate in construction, students are prepared for entry-level positions as Construction Professionals.

Certificate in Industrial Safety Program Support
Develop technical skills in program development, assessment, and management as well as, training needs, training methods, injury prevention, risk management, workplace injury and incident evaluations.  Upon completion of the certificate, students are prepared for entry-level positions in Industrial Safety Program Support.

Certificate in Welding
Develop technical skills in various welding processes including Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and Plasma Arc Cutting. Students will also develop skills in metal fabrication and technical drawing. Upon completion of the Certificate, students are prepared for entry-level Welding Technician positions.

Associate of Applied Science, Technology
The Associate of Applied Science in Technology Degree offers Career Specialty Concentrations in the following emphasis areas:

• Welding
• Construction
• Occupational Safety and Health

The Associate of Applied Science, Technology degree program is designed to provide entry-level skills, continuing education and advanced technical skills in several specialized fields including Welding, Construction, and Safety.  Applicants who qualify for the two year program at Kodiak College may wish to seek advanced degrees in Technology at UAA.

Students seeking a technical career in Welding, Construction, or Occupational Safety will be well prepared as they complete the technology program.  The comprehensive technology curriculum with applied math, science and technical writing components ensures student readiness for rewarding careers in a variety of technical fields.