Career Programs Get You Ahead Faster
What is a Waubonsee career program?
Also known as a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, it's an opportunity for you to gain job-specific skills for an entry-level position, or obtain a specialized credential to help advance your career, all while earning college credit.
Career Degrees and Certificates
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree
Combine career-specific coursework with general education courses to complete this degree, which usually takes two or more years.
Certificate of Achievement
You can focus solely on career-specific coursework and earn this credential in fewer than two years.
Get workplace ready in just one semester with our Short Career Certificates.
With Waubonsee, you'll be ready for whatever comes your way in your chosen profession.
Career Programs
90+
AAS Degree and Certificate Options
$6,600
Additional dollars average associate degree holder makes each year compared to high school graduate
9
State or nationally accredited programs
Take Action Toward a Career
Featured Career Program Videos
Nursing
Medical Assistant
Interpreter Training
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act allows certain groups of eligible people, including dislocated/laid off workers, to apply for funding they can use to retrain for in-demand careers. Many of Waubonsee’s credit career programs, along with a few noncredit offerings, serve as training program options.
Also see our Resources for Unemployment Page.
Professional Development - Noncredit
If you're looking for short-term, skill-specific courses that can start, advance or enhance your career without college credit, check out our Professional Development offerings.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship is a structured work-based learning model that supports professional development by providing concurrent on-the-job training and education.
Waubonsee Works
For qualifying individuals between 17-24 years old, the Waubonsee Works Program provides free tuition and books for a short-term, career-focused certificate at Waubonsee.
