Technical Trades
Automotive Technology
Automotive Drivability Systems, AAS
Automotive Undercar Systems, AAS
Auto Hybrid & Adv Tech Vehicle, CERT
General Automotive Service, CERT
Auto Automatic Trans/Axle, COA
Auto Brake Systems, COA
Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems, COA
Auto Engine Performance, COA
Auto Engine Repair, COA
Auto Heat/Air Conditioning, COA
Auto Light Duty Diesel Engines, COA
Auto Manual Drive Train/Axles, COA
Auto Steering & Suspension, COA
Construction & Maintenance Trades
Maintenance Mechanic-Industrial, AAS
Maintenance Mechanic-Facility, CERT
Maintenance Mechanic-Industrial, CERT
Electrical Technology
Electrical Technology, AAS
Electrical Construction, CERT
Electrical Control, CERT
Energy Systems Technology
Energy Systems Technology, COA
Engineering/Design/Manufacturing Technology
Engineering Design Technology, AAS
Engineering Technology, AAS
Machine Tool Automation, AAS
Machine Tool Technology, AAS
CAD-CAM, CERT
Computer-Aided Design, CERT
Machinist, CERT
Quality Control Technician, CERT
AutoCAD, COA
CNC Operator, COA
Creo, COA
Fluid Power, COA
Geo Dim & Tolerancing (GD&T), COA
Inventor, COA
Machine Tool Operator, COA
Quality Inspection, COA
SolidWorks, COA
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, CERT
Welding Technologies
Welding Technologies, CERT
GMAW/FCAW Welding, COA
GTAW Welding, COA
SMAW Welding, COA
Occupational Technical Studies
Occupational/Technical Studies, AAS
Technical Trades Academies
Cell Tower Technician
Wind Turbine Technician
Careers in this pathway are related to technologies necessary to design, develop, install, and maintain physical systems such as buildings, structures, machines and equipment. These include engineering, manufacturing, construction and related technologies.
If you’re mechanically inclined and practical, this field may interest you. If you’d enjoy painting a house, repairing a car or wiring electrical circuits, consider this career pathway.
Salary Range (Kalamazoo/Portage)
Automotive Technician
$30,390 - $74,290
HVAC Mechanics & Installers
$37,200 - $80,930
Machine Tool Technician/Operator/Programmer
$31,670 - $60,200
Engineer Technician
$38,040 - $106,860
Job Outlook
Manufacturing employers are desperate for skilled workers. Unlike many other entry-level employment opportunities, manufacturing employers continue to offer on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and payment for continued education and career advancement. There are many stable, long-term employment opportunities in the industrial trades field.
Salary information comes from Emsi/Career Coach