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Hands-On and Building Trades

Begin a career in under a year in one of these high-paying industries. Options include certificates and associate degrees, including 19 apprenticeship training areas.

Architectural Technology Area of Study

  • Architectural Technology - AAS

  • Architectural Technology - AAS-T

  • Architectural Technology - Certificate

Aviation Maintenance Technology Area of Study

  • Aviation Maintenance Technology - AAS

  • Aerospace Composite Technician - Certificate 

  • Airframe Maintenance - Certificate 

  • Powerplant Maintenance - Certificate

Automotive Area of Study

  • Collision and Refinishing Area of Study

    • Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technician - AAS

    • Automotive Collision Technician - Certificate

    • Automotive Refinishing Technician - Certificate

    • Sheet Metal Restoration and Fabrication - Certificate

  • Maintenance and Light Repair Area of Study

    • Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair - Certifcate​

  • Automotive Technology Area of Study

    • Automotive Technology - AAS

    • A1 Engine Repair - Certificate

    • A2 Auto Transmissions/Transaxles - Certificate

    • A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles - Certificate

    • A4 Suspension and Steering - Certificate

    • A5 Brakes - Certificate

    • A6 Electronics/Electrical Systems - Certificate

    • A7 Engine Heating and Air Conditioning - Certificate

    • A8 Engine Performance - Certificate

    • Automotive Technology - Certificate

    • Automotive Technology Short-Term - Certificate

  • Toyota T-TEN Area of Study

    • Toyota T-TEN - AAS

CAD Design and Drafting Area of Study

  • CAD Design and Drafting - AAS

  • Mechanical Engineering Technology - AAS

  • CAD Drafting - Certificate

Diesel/Heavy Duty Equipment Area of Study

  • Diesel/Heavy Duty Equipment - AAS

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) Area of Study

  • Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration - AAS

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Automation Area of Study

  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Automation Technician - AAS

  • ​Hydraulic and Pneumatic Automation Technician - Certificate

Utility Construction (Avista) Area of Study

  • Utility Construction (Avista) - Certificate

Machinist/CNC Technology Area of Study

  • Machinist/CNC Technology - AAS

Mechanical Engineering Area of Study

  • Mechanical Engineering Technology - AAS

Multi-Occupational Trades Area of Study

  • Multi-Occupational Trades - AAS

Welding and Fabrication Area of Study

  • Welding and Fabrication -  Certificate

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Possible Careers

Auto mechanic
HVAC technician
Electrician
Commercial truck driver
Machinist
Welder
Arborist
Ironworker
Mason
Avista line construction technician
General Contractor