Trades and Technology

Advanced manufacturing capabilities and new technologies have transformed the skilled trades. Trades and technology workers apply hands-on work and specialty knowledge to create and operate complex machinery, as well as build and maintain infrastructure that is critical to our modern world.

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Skilled Trades

CNC/CAD/CAM

Learn to use computer numerical control (CNC), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Careers in CNC/CAD/CAM

  • AutoCAD Technician
  • CAD / CAM Operator
  • CNC Operator
  • CNC Programmer
  • CNC Service Technician
  • CNC Setup Technician
  • Drafting Technician/Draftsperson
  • Machine Maintenance Specialist
  • Quality Assurance Specialist

HRAC and Building Systems

Specialize in heating, refrigeration and air conditioning (HRAC) as well as other utility systems.

Careers in HRAC and Building Systems

  • Building Systems Engineering Technician
  • Energy Auditor
  • Energy Systems Operator
  • Facility Operator
  • Heating and Cooling Systems Installer
  • Heating and Cooling Systems Service Technician
  • Maintenance Manager
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics
  • Sheet Metal Worker
  • Waterworks Worker

Machinist

Work hand-in-hand with engineers constructing or modifying parts, tools or pieces of equipment.

Careers in Machinist

  • CNC Operator
  • CNC Programmer
  • CNC Setup Technician
  • Drafting Technician/Draftsperson
  • Machine Maintenance Specialist
  • Machinist
  • Precision Machinist
  • Quality Assurance Specialist

Millwright

Develop the skills to work with a variety of mechanical equipment and to perform a number of services in construction and industrial settings.

Careers in Millwright

  • Construction Millwright
  • Electrical and Millwright Maintenance Manager
  • Hoisting Engineer
  • Industrial Mechanic Millwright
  • Industrial Millwright
  • Machine Builder
  • Overhead Crane Operator
  • Packaging Millwright

Mining and Blasting

Learn about mining techniques, geology and earth resources to prepare for a career in the mining industry.

Careers in Mining and Blasting

  • Blasting Assistant
  • Construction Blaster
  • Construction Drilling Technician
  • Environmental Drilling Technician
  • Geotechnical Drilling Technician
  • Horizontal Directional Drilling Technician
  • Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling Technician
  • Open Pit Blaster
  • Resource Drilling and Blasting Technician
  • Surface Blaster

Tool and Die Making

Develop a wide range of technical knowledge and skills in the field of precision machining.

Careers in Tool and Die Making

  • CNC Operator
  • CNC Programmer
  • Industrial Maintenance Technician
  • Machine Maintenance Specialist
  • Mechanical Engineering Technologist
  • Metal Form (Die) Maker
  • Mould Maker
  • Precision Tool Maker
  • Tool and Die Maker
  • Tool Designer