Career tech ed helps students hit the ground running

Sac City College offers more than 90 certificates and degrees

In a college town like Davis, parents often are focused on four-year degrees and beyond.

And, conversely, other parents regularly lament that there are not enough opportunities for vocational education or training programs in Davis — or even California — for those who want to go that route.

But Gary Hartley begs to differ.

“Our mission is to get people in and out and ready for whatever comes next,” said Hartley, the interim dean of Sacramento City College’s Davis Center.

In fact, Hartley said, “Our mission is made of two parts: Job readiness and being ready for transferring (to a four-year university).” Beyond the four-year experience, certificate and degree programs can lead to fulfilling and lucrative careers.

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