Chippewa Valley Technical College

Wondering if CVTC is right for you? Come find out! Join us at the River Falls Open House on October 17th or the Fall Open House on October 24th. Learn about CVTC’s many degree programs and certificate options, talk with instructors, participate in hands-on program demonstrations, and much more!

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Machining and tool building are highly skilled trades. If you have strong mechanical skills and enjoy constructing things, the Machine Tooling Technics program is the right choice for you. With multiple start dates throughout the year, you’ll have the flexibility to begin when it’s convenient for you.

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CVTC’s Organizational Leadership program provides you the training you need to be a successful supervisor. Geared toward working adults, this online program allows you to maintain balance while you grow and gain critical skills such as human relations and communication. Enroll in this associates degree in October!

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It’s time to write your own story with a two-year Professional Communications associate degree from CVTC! This flexible program is offered 100% online in short 8-week course schedules. Start earning your Professional Communications degree in October!

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Get started in a fun and ever-changing industry – Cosmetology! CVTC’s one-year program will give you a complete understanding of salon operations, from marketing and retail to hygiene and communication skills. Start in CVTC’s Cosmetology program in October!

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Get the skills you need to be at the top of your game. In the Industrial Mechanic program, you will be entering a career where hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems move everything around us, from elevators to conveyor systems.

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CVTC Spotlight

Organizational Leadership

CVTC’s Organizational Leadership program is tailored to the working adult and is offered completely online with 8-week core courses. This dynamic, flexible associate degree is ideal for people already in the workforce or anyone seeking in-demand,up-to-date leadership and supervisory skills.

Residential Construction - River Falls

Construction jobs are on the rise! Construct a new future in CVTC’s Residential Construction program. Earn a technical diploma in one-year and start building your career! The program is offered at the River Falls campus with openings in August!

Marketing

Be part of an ever-changing, fun industry. As business becomes more competitive, effective marketing professionals are in higher demand. CVTC offers a two-year marketing degree, which will prepare you for a job in the fast-paced world of marketing. Classes start in August!

ElectroMechanical Maintenance - River Falls

Enroll in the Automation Engineering Technology associate degree program and complete your first year at the CVTC River Falls campus. By completing the first year, you will earn an Electromechanical Maintenance Technician technical diploma, providing opportunities for immediate work in the manufacturing field. Classes start in August.

CVTC Promise Scholarship

Your Bridge to Success.
CVTC introduces its newest initiative to help cover tuition expense for qualified students, the CVTC Promise Scholarship. Learn More.

Continuing Education Seminars & Training

CVTC provides customized training and a variety of continuing education courses including professional development workshops, seminars, conferences, certifications, licensures, and lifelong learning.

CVTC Offers Several Programs Online

Whether you need to sneak in some coursework between shifts, finish up a paper once the kids are in bed, or complete a lesson on the weekend, CVTC’s online programs allow you to learn at a time and location that is best for you.

Library & Information Services

Prepare yourself for a career in the library and information science field with CVTC’s NEW Library & Information Services program. Earn your degree while enjoying the flexibility and convenience of this completely online program.

Professional Communications

This program specializes in preparing students for technical writing, social media content, researching and grant writing. Completely online, the courses are offered in short, eight week segments so you can take a few classes at a time to complete the program.

Automation Engineering Technology

Did you know our Automation Engineering Technology graduates have an average starting salary of nearly $43,000? If you have a passion for making things move, this program is perfect for you! Get moving and start making more money with CVTC!

Program Spotlight: Liberal Arts

START HERE. GO THERE

Obtain a Liberal Arts degree or work with CVTC to earn credits to transfer into one of CVTC’s three principal partners: UW - Eau Claire, UW - River Falls or UW - Stout. The credits you earn at CVTC will allow you to easily transfer your education experience to help you complete the four-year degree of your choice.

Program Spotlight: Pharmacy Technician

Become a Pharmacy Technician in 1 Year

Are you looking for a career in the healthcare industry? Experience a Pharmacy Technician career firsthand through classroom, and hands-on lab experiences. Learn how to provide assistance to the pharmacist in a variety of technical tasks involving the packaging, distribution, compounding, labeling, and recording of prescription drugs.

Program Spotlight: IT - Network Specialist

Troubleshoot Your Future!

Information Technology has become an integral part of modern life. A career as a network specialist opens up opportunities for you in a variety of environments, including large corporations, small businesses, and government organizations.