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Overview

The COCD Agriculture Career Bridge is a workforce-aligned, credit-bearing language pathway program that prepares bilingual and internationally experienced agricultural talent for safe, effective, and reliable entry into modern agricultural, food systems, and environmental careers.

The program functions as a Competency-to-Credential Pathway, re-credentialing individuals with real-world agricultural experience and translating their skills into recognized workforce and academic outcomes.

Purpose

The COCD Agriculture Career Bridge is a workforce-aligned, credit-bearing language pathway program that prepares bilingual and internationally experienced agricultural talent for safe, effective, and reliable entry into modern agricultural, food systems, and environmental careers.

The program functions as a Competency-to-Credential Pathway, re-credentialing individuals with real-world agricultural experience and translating their skills into recognized workforce and academic outcomes.

  • Medical Assistants
  • Nutrition Assistant
  • Medical Administrative Assistants
  • Dental Assistants
  • Medical Interpreters
  • Pharmacy Technicians

Levels and Courses

Level 1

  • ACB 111: Understanding Agricultural Terminology and Tools
  • ACB 112: Basic Measurement, Counting, and Resource Use (Math Integration)
  •  ACB 113: Communicating about Crops, Soil, and Environment
  •  ACB 114: Basic Workplace Norms in Agricultural Settings

 

Result: Program completers can function safely in entry-level agricultural roles and begin demonstrating foundational competencies aligned with college entry expectations.

CEFR: A1 to A2+

Level 2

  • ACB 211: Applying Agricultural Terminology in Practice
  • ACB 212: Using Measurements, Planning, and Yield Calculations
  • ACB 213: Communication with Teams, Supervisors, and Customers
  • ACB 214: Meeting Workplace and Production Expectations

 

Result: Program completers can function effectively in diverse agricultural and food system roles and meet competency benchmarks required for transition into postsecondary training.


CEFR: A2+ to B2+

Level 3

  • ACB 311: Specialized Agriculture (Urban Farming, Greenhouse, Agribusiness)
  • ACB 312: Managing Production Systems and Problem Solving
  • ACB 313: Advanced Communication in Sales, Training, and Leadership
  • ACB 314: Professionalism, Entrepreneurship, and Compliance

 

Result: Program completers are prepared to transition directly into aligned college agriculture programs (e.g., certificates and degrees offered through partners such as Clark State College) or advance into employment and entrepreneurship without remediation.