Big data is leading to big opportunity for computer network specialists with knowledge of cloud computing! To help meet this demand, Jackson College will launch an Associate in Applied Science in Cloud Networking program this fall. Networks keep computers “talking” with one another and involves the necessary hardware, software and computer channels to keep systems connected. […]

Jackson College students experienced a real taste of defending a corporate computer network from attack recently when the Cyber Defense team took third-place at the 2018 Michigan Collegiate Cyber Defense Network event! The competition was comprised of 10 teams from colleges and universities across the state. The only community colleges competing were Jackson College and […]

Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures in homes, businesses, industries, external structures and more. Electricians work in residential, industrial and commercial settings. Jackson College offers both an associate degree and certificate to become an electrician, and a concentration in electrical basics. All electricians start with a basic knowledge of electricity and […]

Do you enjoy solving problems? Does working with numbers and formulas come naturally to you? Study of mathematics offers ample career opportunities. “If you like problem solving, trying different things and being creative in solving problems, the processes in mathematics are really appealing,” said Professor Kristi Laird. “Many who go into math or engineering would […]

What will the story of your future be? Studying English prepares you for many opportunities! Typical career opportunities for English majors include writer, editor, teacher or librarian, but the field is vast. Students with a major or minor in English can work in many fields. “The skills you develop really prepare you for the world, […]

Today’s health care system is a growing and fast-moving field. To help meet the demands of today’s health care workplaces, Jackson College offers an Associate in Applied Science in Health Administration/Insurance Specialist degree, now available completely online. This degree may be a good fit for those interested in the medical field but not necessarily having […]

Today’s automotive field offers ample job opportunities and high earning potential. Jackson College’s automotive program prides itself on preparing students for these opportunities in an industry that is constantly changing. “Technology is already available for cars to drive themselves,” says Chris Kaser, assistant professor of automotive technology at Jackson College, who began his work with […]

Transitioning from military to civilian life poses many challenges. Because of their service to our country, Jackson College is proud to help today’s student veterans make that transition. “When you enter military service, your whole paradigm changes. Everything is geared toward military life, your unit and camaraderie. It’s different than being a civilian. You belong […]

Great jobs are available. Prepare for them close to home, at Jackson College. Jackson College offers a variety of educational opportunities. While some may recognize it as a good start toward a four-year bachelor’s degree with the opportunity for transfer to a university, it is much more than “just a transfer school.” “One of the […]

Promoting health and wellness for the whole person, that’s the goal of the new Oasis Center at Jackson College. The Oasis Center will provide mental health support to students and employees. Services are offered in partnership with Family Services and Children’s Aid (FSCA) of Jackson. Plans for the clinic began about a year ago, in […]