Manufacturing and processing industries are in need of skilled production operators and technicians with up-to-date, 21st century skills.
Industries that make products from metal, plastics, wood, and other materials, as well as those producing solar panels, biofuels, energy, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, semiconductors, and a host of other traditional and green products need employees capable of running and servicing sophisticated machinery. In addition, workers in these industries must understand and practice principles aimed at maintaining safety, improving quality, eliminating waste, and reducing or eliminating the impact of operations on the environment.
Overview of Manufacturing Occupations - see Program Cards
Manufacturing Degrees and Certificates Available at LCC
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Automotive Technology - provides a strong combination of classroom theory and hands-on practice, with courses based on competencies established by the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation.
Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology - prepares students for careers in industries that use trucks, excavators, bulldozers, other heavy equipment, or industrial equipment using diesel power and hydraulic devices.
Individualized Certificate Program - custom-designed worksite based learning programs, including Transportation Manager and Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in-Training
Machine Trades - prepares students for careers as machinists, millwrights, tool and die makers, or other occupations related to manufacturing.
Welding Technology - prepare for the state commercial welding examination or qualify for welding jobs in manufacturing,
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