Orange Coast College Career Advantage programs prepare students with the high-demand skills and knowledge they need to launch or grow a great career with a bright future.  OCC graduates are sought after across the industry spectrum by some of Orange County’s most vibrant, growing businesses in fashion, film/tv, photography, healthcare, IT, advanced manufacturing, aviation, and more! 

At OCC you know you are getting what you need to succeed: ranked number one in Southern California by EDsmart.org, Orange Coast College excels at bringing practical and technical education to a wide variety of diverse students-- first-time college students looking for the career that’s right for them,  adults seeking a pivot to a new career, or professionals looking to upgrade their skills and salary.  OCC Career Education will give you the Career Advantage.  Check out the options!

 

CAREER AND PROGRAM CLUSTERS

Orange Coast Career Advantage offers programs within 13 career clusters.
Career Clusters are groups of jobs and career paths that are included within the same broad field of work or industry sector.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
EDUCATION, CHILDCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & UTILITIES
ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE
FASHION & INTERIOR DESIGN
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
MANUFACTURING & PRODUCT DESIGN
Message from State Senator Dave Min

 

"OCC's career and technical education programs where students receive rigorous and hands-on educational opportunties that prepare them for tomorrow's jobs."

 

—Dave Min, California's State Senator

Our Team

Katie Ottoson
Katie Ottoson, M.S.
Counselor, Career Education and
Career Services
Tom Choe
Tom Choe
Counselor, Consumer Health
and Science Programs
Andrea Lane
Andrea Lane
Counselor, Hospitality Programs
Caryn Plum
Caryn Plum
Counselor, Allied Health Careers
Cindy Voss
Cindy Voss
Counselor, Business and Technology Programs
Aalayah Thompson
Aalayah Thompson
Career Education Outreach Specialist