The mission of the Trades & Technology Division (TTD) is to equip students with knowledge and technical skills in their vocational specialties, through the issuance of certificate of proficiencies (COP) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees, based on national standards, with input from local, public and private entities. In addition, TTD develops programs that prepare students for entry-level employment and upgrade skills of incumbent workers, and prepare them for professional licensure and certification. The institute provides preparatory training for students to further their education and training beyond ASCC.

Upon completion of program or certificate program requirements, students will be able to:

• read and listen actively to learn and communicate;
• speak and write effectively for personal, academic and career purposes;
• use arithmetic and other basic mathematical operations as required by program of study;
• apply quantitative skills for personal academic and career purposes;
• identify, interpret and utilize higher level mathematical and cognitive skills (for those students who choose to move beyond the minimum requirements as stated above);
• use social interactive skills to work in groups effectively;
• recognize the diversity of cultural influences and values;
• think critically in evaluating information, solving problems and making decisions;
• select and use appropriate technological tools for personal, academic and career tasks;
• be motivated and able to continue learning and adapt to change;
• value one's own skills, abilities, ideas and art;
• manage personal health and safety;
• be aware of civic and environmental issues;
• access and evaluate information from a variety of sources and contexts, including technology; and,
• use information to achieve personal, academic and career goals, as well as to participate in a democratic society.

Dean Hudson, Fletcher