Industrial 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
Electrical Technology, AAS
Electrical Construction, CERT
Electrical Control, CERT
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, CERT
Maintenance Mechanic-Industrial, AAS
Maintenance Mechanic-Facility, CERT
Maintenance Mechanic-Industrial, CERT
Energy Systems Technology
Energy Systems Technology, COA
Engineering/Design/Manufacturing Technology
Computer-Aided Design, AAS
Engineering Technology, AAS
Machine Tool Automation, AAS
Machine Tool Technology, AAS
CAD-CAM, CERT
CAD Specialist, CERT
Machinist, CERT
AutoCAD, COA
CNC Operator, COA
Inventor, COA
Machine Tool Operator, COA
ProEngineer, COA
SolidWorks, COA
Welding Technologies
Welding Technologies, CERT
Welding CC Processes, COA
Welding CV Processes, COA
Occupational Technical Studies
Occupational/Technical Studies, AAS
Industrial 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
$32,929 - $70,796
HVAC Mechanics & Installers
$29,318 - $72,236
Machine Tool Technician/Operator/Programmer
$34,857 - $66,225
Electrical Engineer Technician
$30,640 - $69,435
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