Manufacturing and Applied Technology

The Manufacturing and Applied Technology Pathway is a good fit for hands-on, detail oriented students with communication, reasoning, and trouble shooting skills who enjoy working with computers, machinery and other types of technology.  Academic programs in this pathway can lead to careers in electronics, tooling, manufacturing, automotive technology, HVAC, industrial maintenance, welding, plastics, and quality science among others.

Pathway Program

The Pathway Programs are designed to help students who are deciding on their academic and career goals to identify an area of interest. 

• Pathway Degree with Manufacturing and Applied Technology Concentration, A.A.  

Career Programs

Career programs are designed to prepare students for employment or advancement in a specific career field. 

Applied Technology

• Electrical Controls Engineering Technology, A.A.A.S  
• Electrical Controls/Mechatronics Certificate  
• Electronics Engineering Technology Certificate  
• Electronics Engineering Technology, A.A.A.S   
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology, A.A.A.S.  
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology Certificate  ​ 
• Industrial Maintenance Certificate  
• Industrial Maintenance Technology, A.A.A.S.   

Automotive

• Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate  
• Automotive Technology Certificate    
• Automotive Technology, A.A.A.S.  .

Job Training

• Automotive Technician, Certificate of Completion  
• Construction Electrician, Certificate of Completion   
• Machinist/CNC Technician, Certificate of Completion  
• Residential Construction, Certificate of Completion   
• Welding/Fabrication Technician, Certificate of Completion  

Manufacturing 

• Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Programming Certificate  
• Manufacturing Apprenticeship Certificate  
• Machine Tool Certificate  
• Quality Science Certificate  
• Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology Certificate  
• Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology, A.A.A.S.   .
• Tooling and Manufacturing Technology Certificate  
• Tooling and Manufacturing Technology, A.A.A.S.  
• Welding Skills Certificate  
• Welding Certificate  
• Welding Technology, A.A.A.S.  

Transfer Programs

Transfer Programs are designed to prepare students to transfer to a college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. 

• Pre-Manufacturing Engineering Technology, A.A. (Ferris State University)  
• Pre-Manufacturing Engineering Technology, A.A. (Western Michigan University)  

Career + Transfer Programs

Career + Transfer Programs are designed both to prepare students for entry into specific careers and to transfer to a college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. 

Manufacturing

• Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology, A.A.A.S (Ferris State University-Manufacturing Engineering Technology)  
• Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology, A.A.A.S (Ferris State University-Plastics Engineering Technology)  

Need Help Deciding on a Career?

To assist you in navigating your options, here are a few resources:

The Center for Career and Professional Readiness – Visit this area for assistance with resume building and professional development resources designed to bridge the gap between education and employment.

Explore Careers – This interative tool allows you to browse various industries, view real-time market data and see which academic programs align with your specific career interestes.

FOCUS 2 is an online tool that will help you to identify careers based on your personal strengths and interests, as well as additional online career exploration resources.