Technical Trades

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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

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

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Telecommunication Certification

Telecommunication Tower Technician

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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 (Michigan)

Automotive Technician

Entry Level: $30,390
Median: $47,900
Highly Experienced: $74,290

Machine Tool Technician/Operator/Programmer

Entry Level: $31,670
Median: $44,030
Highly Experienced: $60,200

HVAC

Entry Level: $37,200
Median: $50,040
Highly Experienced: $80,930

Engineer Technician

Entry Level: $38,040
Median: $63,150
Highly Experienced: $106,860