Agricultural Business & Technology Institute Certificate and Degree Programs
Agriculture Business
A wide range of companies in the Central Coast area are engaged in supplying services and products to the producers of vegetables, ornamentals and fruits though out the region. The Agriculture business certificate and AA degree programs allows students to gain entry level skills in sales, product management and marketing of agricultural products and services. Many students complete their lower division requirements and transfer to one of the four year universities.
Job opportunities: Sales representative for seed, irrigation, chemical, fertilizers, ag equipment and many other supplies and services, food marketing positions, produce sales, labor contractors, and many others.
Agriculture Production
Many students are attracted to the production side of agriculture because of the work environment. Often, production type careers involve working and traveling outside much of the time. Courses in this major begin with a "core" of the basic courses to allow the student to gain a broad understanding of agriculture. Several "hands on" production based courses follow that give the student a practical knowledge and application of the practices that characterize production practices of the Central Coast.
Job opportunities: Might include field production supervisor, harvest supervisor, pest control advisor, product manager, production specialist for a transplant grower or seed company, owner-grower, produce buyer, quality assurance manager along with many others.
Diesel Mechanic
The Diesel Mechanic program offers students the opportunity to gain a solid base of competencies in the field of diesel repair and maintenance. Students complete introductory classes and then proceed to more advanced and specialized course work. Company internships with local companies are an important part of the program.
Job opportunities: A wealth of career opportunities exist in both agricultural and industrial applications in the Central Coast area for diesel mechanics. Local companies have an acute need for well trained individuals, come find your place in the "hands on" world of diesel mechanics.
Welding Technology
The welding program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary for employment in the welding trade. An AWS Welding Certification is available for those students who wish to become well paid professionals in the trade. Students may earn an AA degree and/or a certificate in Welding Technology.
Job opportunities: Might include working as a fabricator in numerous agriculture and industrial fabrication shops. Much of the specialized food processing, field harvest and transport equipment for the multi-billion dollar agriculture industry is designed and build locally. Become part of this dynamic industry by obtaining skills with a high demand and very good pay levels.