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Manufacturing

This Career Cluster® is focused on planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing, and process engineering.

Below are the Manufacturing career cluster pathways. Each pathway has various occupations that share common skills, knowledge, and interests. Discover possible occupations by selecting a pathway below:

Production
Manufacturing Production Process Development
Maintenance, Installation & Repair
Quality Assurance
Logistics & Inventory Control
Health, Safety and Environmental Assurance

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Programs

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

The purpose of this program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment…

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology Program prepares a student to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles.  Students…

Drafting & Design Technology

The Drafting and Design Technology Program prepares individuals to develop and design technical drawings and plans used in construction, engineering,…

Electrician

Electrician Program provides basic to advanced specialized instruction and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment within the various…

Integrated Production Technologies

The Integrated Production Technologies (IPT) program provides students with the highly technical skills needed to efficiently and safely perform the…

Machine Tool Technology

Machine Tool Technology Program is the study of using machine tools to manufacture products and parts.  The program involves operating machine…

Marine Diesel Engine Technician

The Marine Diesel Engine Technician Program prepares a student to diagnose, service and repair marine diesel engines.  Students are instructed…

Technical Studies

The Technical Studies program offers students an opportunity to earn an associate degree in areas in which the College does…

Welding

Welding Program provides students with an understanding of the various processes and techniques of welding including welding safety, oxyfuel cutting,…

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