Human resources is a profession for people who enjoy helping others. It offers a fulfilling career where you'll engage with diverse groups of people across various settings, including businesses, non-profits, and governmental organizations. Skilled HR professionals are essential for all types of organizations, as they handle crucial employee affairs, making a significant impact on both the organization's success and the well-being of its workforce.

Western's associate degree program covers seven key areas of HR, including safety, employment law, training, employee relations, compensation and benefits, staffing, and HR data and analytics.

With this degree, you will be well-prepared for a career as an HR professional. Your role may involve recruiting and selecting employees, implementing compensation systems, developing employment policies, designing training programs, promoting workplace safety, ensuring compliance with employment laws, managing employee relations, and measuring employee engagement.

The technical skills developed through our Electromechanical Technology program will prepare you for a rewarding career in a wide array of manufacturing and industrial sectors. A combination of theory and hands-on activities will provide the experience needed to enter this high-demand field.

The program emphasizes the application of control systems that integrate computers, hydraulics, pneumatics, motor controls, robotics, and mechanical drives to perform an automated process. Maintenance skills including mechanical, electrical, welding, and machining are also developed.

You will be introduced to the latest technology and graduate with an up-to-date skillset to directly enter this rewarding field. Or, choose to continue your education with engineering bachelor degree transfer options. See the program transfer agreements information for more details.

The job market is strong for technicians in the areas of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration (also known as HVAC). This could be your area if you have mechanical skills as well as an interest in technology. Technicians in this field are involved in a number of areas, such as design, sales, installation, maintenance, and servicing of commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.

In today's environment, Western's program places special emphasis on air quality, energy conservation, and computerized temperature control. You'll gain expertise in selecting the most suitable heating and cooling systems for specific environments, optimizing system efficiency, and troubleshooting issues. Your training will include both classroom instruction and hands-on experience in Western's heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, and installation labs. Additionally, you'll have the valuable opportunity to shadow a technician at a local business, further enhancing your industry knowledge and skills.

Are you envisioning a future in a leadership role? If you possess a competitive spirit, a drive to motivate others, and are drawn to a career with substantial income potential, the field of sales management might be the ideal path for you.

Western's Sales Management program guides you from the fundamentals of exceptional customer service to advanced selling techniques and sales force management. It's designed to equip you for a leadership position by providing you with a comprehensive foundation in business practices and principles, finance, marketing, supervision, and project management. Whether you're just beginning your journey in sales or already part of the sales force with aspirations of advancing into a management role, this program will empower you with valuable skills that can open doors to greater career opportunities.

We offer classes in a variety of formats, ensuring flexibility and accessibility to meet your preferred learning style and schedule.

Accountants are in demand in every business and industry. If you possess strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective problem-solving abilities, this program could be an excellent fit for you.

Businesses depend on their accounting departments to present a precise and clear financial overview. Accountants play a pivotal role in decision-making processes, providing crucial information. Team collaboration is essential, as accounting intersects with all facets of operations. Accountants handle tasks such as payroll, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, and generating financial reports.

Our associate degree program accommodates both those seeking entry-level accounting positions and individuals with existing accounting responsibilities looking to enhance their skills. Instruction is flexible, offered in traditional face-to-face settings, online formats, computer conferencing, or a combination of these methods. You will gain proficiency in accounting software, spreadsheet applications, and relevant technologies.