They offer athletic programs, as well as theater, music, and art classes. Technical Colleges Technical colleges usually offer two-year programs that teach the knowledge and skills needed for a specific job. In Minnesota, the most popular programs are computer careers, machine trades, graphics, and nursing. Students can also take liberal arts classes such as biology, English, and chemistry that will transfer to a four-year college or university. They have an open admission policy.
Students can enter programs at any time and work at their own pace.
Classes are offered evenings, weekends, and days. Most students attend part-time. Minnesota offers over 380 programs ranging in length from 18 weeks to two years. Many programs can be completed entirely in the evening. These programs are two-year colleges that offer a mixture of technical college and community college courses and programs.