Career Clusters
Career Clusters for Your Pathway in Education
The Career Pathways are broad groupings of careers that share similar characteristics. Career Pathways are designed to provide students with a framework for making meaningful connections with the world of work. The clusters help learners discover their interests and their passions, and empowers them to choose the educational pathway that can lead to success in college and their career. Here are Oakland Community College's five Career Pathways:
- Associate in Applied Science
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Business Administration
- Associate in General Studies
- Associate in Science
Career Counseling
If you’d like to explore what kind of career best suits you, counselors can help. They’ll talk to you about your interests, skills, and strengths, and will hook you up with resources – either on or off campus – where you can get the information you need to make a great choice. Take the next step and talk with a counselor.
- Self Exploration
- Occupational Information
- Job Preparation Guides
- Career Cruising (see OCC Counselor for password)
Business, Management,
Marketing & Technology
Degrees
- Associate in Business Administration
- Computer Information Systems
- Management Development
- Paralegal
- Supply Chain Management
Certificates
Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology
Degrees
- Automobile Servicing
- Computer-Aided Design & Drafting Technology
- Construction Management
- Construction Management-Professional
- HVAC/R Systems Technology
- Industrial Technology
- Machine Tool Technology (CNC)
- Pre-Engineering
- Robotics/Automated Systems Technology
- Technological Sciences - Mechatronics
Certificates
- Automobile Servicing
- Computer Aided Design
- Collision Auto Repair - Non Structural
- Collision Auto Repair - Paint & Refinish
- Construction Management
- HVAC/R Systems Technology
- Machine Tool Technology (CNC)
- Robotics/Automated System Technology
- Welding /Fabrication Technology - Level 2 Intermediate
Certificates of Achievement
- Automobile Servicing
- CAD Level 1 Fundamentals
- Collision Auto Repair
- Programmable Controllers
- Welding/Fabrication Technology - Level Fundamentals
Health Sciences
Degrees
- Health Sciences
- Dental Hygiene
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Health Care Administration
- Nursing, RN
- Radiologic Technology
- Respiratory Therapy
- Surgical Technology
Certificates
Certificate of Achievement
Human Services
Degrees
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Early Childhood Education
- Firefighter Technology
- Library Services & Technology
- Mental Health/Social Work
- Sign Language Interpreter
Certificates
Certificates of Achievement
Contact a Counselor
Schedule an appointment: (248) 341-2270
Counseling email: askacounselor@oaklandcc.edu
Appointment Hours
- Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (On Campus & Virtual)
- Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (On Campus & Virtual)
- 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Virtual)
- Wednesdays: Same-Day Drop-In Counseling | 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (or until all spots are filled.)
- Counselors are available on campus & virtually for same day drop-in sessions from 8:30 a.m. until fully booked. Join a wait-list to view current wait times.
- Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (On Campus & Virtual)
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00p.m. (On Campus & Virtual)
- Please note: Highland Lakes has virtual services only on Friday
- Saturday (see dates below): 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Virtual)
- First two Saturdays in January
- Entire months of July (except July 5), August & December
Locations
Auburn Hills Campus
2nd Floor B Building
Fax (248) 232-4355
Highland Lakes Campus
2nd Floor of Woodland Hall
Fax: (248) 942-3055
Orchard Ridge Campus
1st Floor of M Building
Fax: (248) 522-3696
Royal Oak Campus
1st Floor of B Building
Fax: (248) 246-2455