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At Century College, you can choose from a variety of career and technical programs leading directly to employment as well as courses designed to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. You will learn from expert instructors with access to innovative learning opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.
The Admissions Office will work with you to “discover what’s next!” Learn about the steps to complete the admissions process and register for courses. Do you have questions about Century College? Attend a Discover Century Information Session, schedule a campus visit, chat online, email or call one of our friendly Admissions Advisors.
With affordable tuition rates, Century College can save you thousands on your education. Learn about our tuition rates and fees, and discover options to pay for college, including financial aid, scholarships and payment plans. College can be affordable!
Each year, nearly 1,000 students apply for a Century College Foundation scholarship. While we awarded over 200 scholarships last year, many students are left empty-handed. With your support, we can ensure more students have the help they need to succeed.
The Continuing Education and Customized Training department can help you to get ahead in your career by offering a variety of non-credit workforce training and development opportunities. Through customized training options, Century College can work directly with employers to meet the training needs of employees.
Century College offers a variety of campus life opportunities to connect with others, gain leadership experience, be involved and have fun. Students can participate or cheer on the Century College Wood Ducks Athletic programs, become active members and leaders on campus or take advantage of campus recreational activities and art and theatre experiences.
Century College is committed to the success of each student. This commitment to student success and persistence is demonstrated by the numerous student services and support available in and out of the classroom, including academic resources, assistive services, student wellness options and planning support.
“Century College opened up my whole life – so many doors opened! Century took me in and gave me the opportunity,” Nursing alum Foua Vang enthuses. “I was a stay-at-home mom for 12 years. They gave me a chance and I ran with it. I’m really appreciative!”
When the pandemic began in 2020, and the economy was hit hard, Maine designer David Stensland began looking for new opportunities.
When he was a teenager, Century College alum Russell Johnson channeled his creativity into cutting his designs into his friends’ and family’s hair. After high school, he attended Barber School, and soon became a Master Barber. He went on to own barbershops in two Twin Cities locations.
“I love helping people and I love my job. It makes me want to get up in the morning, and it’s my motivation in life,” Steve Mannie says.
“Coming to Century College was an easy decision. I knew from other paramedics that Century had the best program in the state, and one of the only ones.”
Maddy Branch has always had a passion for helping people, and knew she wanted a career in health care, “Education is important because healthcare is changing every day,” she notes. “It’s important to be knowledgeable. With education, you can grow in connection with professors and peers. Education opens your horizons to different things.”
Catherine Gnali gives her absolute best in everything she does. “Anything that interests me, I take it on,” she says. ”I grow and learn, if I see anything of interest.”
Kat Larson, Century College’s 2022 Outstanding Student in Interior Design, knows that hard work, keeping one’s options open, and making professional connections can lead to a dream job.
Prior to her high school graduation, Vanessa Pliego originally planned to attend a four-year university; however, her sister, Cindy, now a Century College Criminal Justice alum, recommended the College. “Century College was affordable, close to home, and class sizes are small,” Vanessa says, “And those were the main factors in my decision to attend Century.”
As a teen, Century College alum Patrick Frost was always using a camcorder or camera to capture the world around him, but didn’t realize he could have a career doing what he loved.
Taking one class in Interior Design was enough to spark Century College alum Tami Holsten’s interest in starting her own business. Holsten, owner of Bear Trap Design, came to Century College initially because of the location, and the affordability factors.
Nadina Beethe was teaching middle school engineering courses when she attended a biofabrication seminar at a Century College Open House. She already knew about 3D printing when she landed her teaching job, and had also done research on biofabrication, but was curious to know more about these career fields.
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