Pathway: Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology

  • Electricity

    Electricity

    WHY ELECTRICITY? Electrical and electronics engineering technicians work closely with electrical engineers. They help design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, and use measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment. They are also involved…

  • CAD/CNC

    CAD/CNC

    WHY CAD/CNC? Employers are demanding students who can design and build. They spoke. . . . we listened. CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled) programming/machining are separate skilled areas of applied technology. Join the two and you have a new hybrid program that aims to foster the development of flexible, multiple skilled…

  • Aviation

    Aviation

    WHY AVIATION? Airline and commercial pilots fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft. Overall employment of airline and commercial pilots is projected to grow 4 percent from 2016 to 2026, slower than the average for all occupations. Most job opportunities will arise from the need to replace pilots who leave the workforce. Over the…

  • Automotive Technology

    Automotive Technology

    WHY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY? You love the sound of a finely tuned engine, you love cars. You want to know how to make a car run well and repair it properly. Your passion can become a great paying, fulfilling career. The Muskegon Community College A.A.S. degree in Automotive Technology is a blend of scientific examination and…

  • Architecture

    Architecture

    WHY ARCHITECTURE? Architects plan and design houses, factories, office buildings, and other structures. Architects spend much of their time in offices, where they develop plans, meet with clients, and consult with engineers and other architects. They also visit construction sites to prepare initial drawings and review the progress of projects to ensure that clients’ objectives…