Technical Division

Technical Division

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Computerized tech graphicThe Technical Division programs are designed to prepare students for careers in the technical-occupational fields including administration of justice, child & family studies, digital design & graphics technology, machine tool technology, viticulture & winery technology, welding technology, and work experience.

Our programs combine classroom instruction and practical application training in a laboratory environment. Students are offered the option of obtaining a certificate or degree qualifying them to enter highly skilled employment.

Students may also enroll in individual courses, which focus on specialized topics. Our talented faculty members combine their years of experience working in private industry with educational excellence in the classroom setting. 

Whether you are a new student or life-long learner, our programs have something ready to offer you.
   

Technical Division Faculty And Staff

Technical Division Administration

Greg Miraglia, Dean
253-3035 gmiraglia@napavalley.edu

Stacy Hitchcock, Division Secretary
253-3240 shitchcock@napavalley.edu

Administration of Justice - ADMJ

Sean McCann, Coordinator
256-4524 smccann@napavalley.edu

Child & Family Studies - CFS

Dianna Chiabotti, Coordinator
259-8932 dchiabotti@napavalley.edu

Viticulture & Winery Technology - VWT

Dr. Stephen Krebs, Coordinator
253-3259 skrebs@napavalley.edu

Bryan Avila, Faculty Member
253-3049 bavila@napavalley.edu

Greg Siewert, Instructional Assistant
259-6021 gsiewert@napavalley.edu
Digital Design & Graphics Technology - DDGT

Gary Strommen, Coordinator
259-6059 gstrommen@napavalley.edu

Jim Kisiel, Instructional Assistant
259-6059 jkisiel@napavalley.edu
Welding Technology - WELD

Eric Wade, Coordinator
253-3237 ewade@napavalley.edu  

Jim Calhoun, Instructional Assistant
253-3237 jcalhoun@napavalley.edu
Machine Tool Technology - MACH

Dean Ehlen, Coordinator
253-3236 dehlen@napavalley.edu

Luke Roy, Instructional Assistant
253-3236 lroy@napavalley.edu
Work Experience Program - WOEX

Dr. Nadine Wade-Gravett, Coordinator
253-3221 ngravett@napavalley.edu

Technical Division Degree and Certificate Programs
  

  • Administration of Justice (Certificate, A.S. Degree)
  • Broadcast Television Engineering Technology (Certificate, A.S. Degree) - Discontinued
  • Child & Family Studies (Certificate, A.S. Degree)
  • Cosmetology - Discontinued
  • Digital Design Graphics Technology (Certificate, A.S. Degree)
  • Machine Tool Technology (Certificate, A.S. Degree)
  • Viticulture and Winery Technology (Certificate in Viticulture & Winery Technology, Certificate in Wine Marketing and Sales, A.S. Degree)
    Viticulture Option
    Winemaking Option
    Wine Marketing and Sales Option
  • Welding Technology (Certificate, A.S. Degree)
  • Work Experience (classes only)

Please see current catalog and/or supplement for the latest information on certificate and degree programs.

Napa Valley College career technical education programs are open and available to all students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.  Admission requirements for Napa Valley College career technical education programs are described in the current Napa Valley College catalog.  The Napa Valley College Title IX officer is Kevin Luckey (Phone: 707-259-4514, Room 609).  The Section 504 compliance officer is Rebecca Scott (Phone: 707-256-7438, Room 1735-C).