Picture Yourself Here a Year from Now!

Career Training with Central Coast College in Less than a Year

June is here and it’s graduation season! Graduates are walking across the stage, diploma in hand, ready to start an exciting new chapter in their lives. When you close your eyes and imagine where you could be one year from today, can you picture yourself up on that stage? With Central Coast College (CCC), you can be! In less than a year, you can receive the training you need to graduate next June and launch into a fulfilling new career path.

Many people assume that changing careers or gaining new skills takes years of schooling. The truth is, with the right training program, you can fast-track your education and achieve your career goals much sooner than you think. Central Coast College’s accelerated short programs are designed to provide focused, practical training that prepares you for the workforce quickly and effectively. Whether you’re interested in training to be a medical assistant, dental assistant, nursing assistant, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy technician, sterile processing technician, or veterinary assistant, CCC has programs tailored to get you job-ready in less than a year.

Central Coast College offers several short programs that can be completed in less than a year, including these programs which can be completed in as few as 9 months! 

• Medical Assisting – 46 weeks – Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, Medical Assisting Diploma.
• Dental Assisting – 34 weeks (morning/afternoon program) or 42 weeks (evening program) – Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, Dental Assisting Diploma and X-Ray Certification.
• Nursing Assistant – 6 weeks – Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, Nursing Assistant Diploma.
• Pharmacy Technician – 18 weeks – Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, Pharmacy Technician Diploma and are prepared for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam to earn the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification.
• Phlebotomy Technician – 12 weeks – Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, Phlebotomy Technician Diploma and are prepared to test for certification through the State of California.
• Sterile Processing Technician – 34 weeks – Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, Sterile Processing Technician Diploma.
• Veterinary Assistant – 38 weeks – Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, Veterinary Assistant Diploma.

With Central Coast College, you can learn hands-on skills from experienced instructors who are committed to your success. These programs emphasize real-world experience, so when you complete your training, you won’t just have knowledge—you’ll have the confidence and competence to step into your new role on day one. CCC’s programs also include an externship component, giving you valuable on-the-job experience before you even graduate.

Central Coast College’s short programs offer flexible schedules, so whether you need evening, weekend, or online classes, you can find a program that fits your lifestyle. Our flexible programs allow you to balance your education with family commitments and your current job. CCC also offers financial aid, scholarships, and career services, making your transition into a new career as smooth as possible.

When you see those graduates up on the stage, just think – where do I want to be a year from now? If you are interested in a career in healthcare, a rewarding career in which you can truly help others and make a difference, then CCC can help you make those goals a reality. With CCC’s short programs, the future you’re imagining is closer than you think. Take the leap now, and by next Spring, you’ll be celebrating your graduation and stepping confidently into a new career. Don’t wait for the perfect moment—start your journey today and picture yourself succeeding a year from now! Click here to contact our Admissions Department, or call (831) 424-6767, to find out how you can get started today!

Picture Yourself Graduating from Central Coast College!