The traditional four-year college experience isn't for everyone. In fact, many students who pursue technical careers have an engineering mindset and are interested in solving problems. Margie Fritch, the Dean of Career Technical and Extended Education at Palomar College, explains how students can earn a certificate for a technical career in as little as one semester to two years. Careers such as Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC, EMT, Paramedic, Auto Technology, Fabrication, Public Safety, and more can be explored for free with the Palomar Promise. Many of these careers offer lucrative pay in demanding fields.