Business and Industrial Studies
Guided Pathway Division
The Business and Industrial Studies Guided Pathway prepares students to utilize hands-on skills to further their career goals in high demand business and technical trades. Students in this pathway can grow in their career or enter related industries as an entry level or advanced apprentice.
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- Virtual and in-person enrollment services (counseling, financial aid, registration, support services/resources and programs) are available. Stop by Tartar Village, Room 5. Appointments are not required.
- The Library, Everytable Cafeteria, Bookstore, and Student Health Center are all open to current students. The Student Success Center welcomes walk-ins but appointments are recommended.
- Classes are available online and in-person. Please refer to the schedule of classes for details.
- Community members may use the track Monday-Friday, 4:00-9:00 a.m.
Please remember to follow these health and safety protocols:
- All individuals, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask at all times when indoors and in the presence of others, except when actively eating or drinking, preferably outdoors.
- Students, please refer to the Student Information and Communications webpage for current Entry to Campus Protocol.
- Employees, please refer to the Employee Entry to Campus Info webpage for current Entry to Campus Protocol.
Chat with a Career Education (CTE) Advisor Online, click here.
Degrees and Certificates Available
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (AS and CERTs)
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Electric Contols
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration
Refrigeration
Automotive Collision Repair/Painting (AS and CERTs)
Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Collision Repair/Painting: Damage Estimating
Automotive Painting and Refinishing
Automotive Collision Investigation
Automotive Accident Reconstruction
Automotive Technology (AS and CERTs)
Automotive Brakes/Suspension Transmission/Drive Train Technician
Automotive Engine Rebuilding/Repair Technician
Automotive Technician I
Automotive Technician II
Automotive Tune-Up Technician
Automotive Air Conditioning Technician
Automotive Brakes and Suspension Technician
Business (AST, AD and CERTs)
Business Administration
Business Management
Business Marketing
Retail Management
Computer Information Systems (AS)
Computer Systems Applications (CERT
Cosmetology (AS)
Cosmetology Level I (CERT)
Cosmetology Level II (CERT)
Engineering Technology (CERTs)
Engineering Technician
Engineering Technology
Machine Tool Technology (AS and CERTs)
Machinist
Numerical Control Programmer
CNC Machine Operator
Welding (AS and CERT)
Other Courses Available: Degree or certificate not available at Compton College.
Accounting, Engineering Technology, Law, Manufacturing Technology, Real Estate
Click here for the Compton College Course Catalog.
Business and Industrial Studies Program Mapper:
Explore the programs and maps designed to help you reach your educational and career goals.
Contact Information
Dr. Paul Flor
Dean of Student Learning
pflor@compton.edu
310-900-1600, ext. 2273
VocTech Building, Room 150
Nicole Gordon
Senior Administrative Assistant
ngordon@compton.edu
310-900-1600, ext. 2787
VocTech Building, Room 150
Celia Valdez
Instructional Division Coordinator
cvaldez@compton.edu
310-900-1600, ext. 2137
Voc Tech Building, Room 137
Citlali Gonzalez
Guided Pathways Counselor
cgonzalez@compton.edu
Liliana Huerta
Guided Pathways Counselor
lhuerta@compton.edu
Rosa Portillo Gonzalez
Student Services Advisor
rportillogonzalez@compton.edu