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The Manufacturing career area programs focus on conducting or managing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities, such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.

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$55055

median salary 6 months after graduation

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Manufacturing Programs

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Accelerated Lean Organizations
Technical Diploma
This technical diploma program is intended for current and aspiring lead persons, supervisors and managers in organizations of all types and sizes. Learners will acquire the skills and…
Manufacturing
Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding
Local Certificate
This certificate provides instruction in gas arc metal welding, advanced GMAW welding techniques, and print reading skills so that the individual can successfully pass the D1.1 AWS…
Manufacturing
Advanced Industrial Maintenance Certific...
Local Certificate
The Advanced Industrial Maintenance Certificate is intended to prepare students for entry into and advancement within the field of industrial maintenance. Graduates of this program…
Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Associate Degree
Prepare for a high-tech manufacturing career with Gateway’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology associate degree program. Advanced manufacturing combines mechanical, electronic and…
Manufacturing
Appliance Technician
Technical Diploma
Home appliances play an essential role in the daily routine of the average American household. Accordingly, there has been a tremendous rise in the quantity and variety of household…
Manufacturing
Applied Manufacturing and Design Concept...
Local Certificate
The Applied Manufacturing & Design Concepts Certificate provides learners with introductory hands-on knowledge of many of the common manufacturing processes used to produce parts, as…
Manufacturing
Applied Mechanical CAD Technician
Technical Diploma
The Applied Mechanical CAD Technician Technical Diploma program is designed for individuals seeking entry-level employment as a Mechanical Computer-Drafting Technician. This program…
Manufacturing
Automated Manufacturing Systems Technolo...
Associate Degree
This program is designed to train technicians who can work in a manufacturing environment with a high level of automation. Emphasis is placed on automated systems, including production…
Manufacturing
Automated Manufacturing Technician
Technical Diploma
Moraine Park’s Automated Manufacturing Technician program prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the identification and resolution of…
Manufacturing
Automated Packaging Systems Technician
Technical Diploma
The Automated Packaging Systems Technician program gives students the skills to enter a career in the packaging industry. Students will be trained to service and repair a wide variety…
Manufacturing
Automation - Control and Interfacing
Local Certificate
Explore the fundamentals of electronics, current circuits, semiconductor materials and component operation. Study power distribution circuits including in-plant distribution…
Manufacturing
Automation - Industrial PLCs
Local Certificate
Learn the newest programming language using cutting-edge hardware automation controller platforms. Explore practical digital electronics and advanced programming topics including…
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Prent Corporation: Meet the Hofflands!

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Jacob Allender, a Double Graduate

Jacob Allender graduated from Waterford High School -- after graduating from Gateway Technical College with a welding diploma.

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Getting to Experience Both Sides of the Classroom

“When I went through school, I always thought it would be neat to be an instructor,” says Jason Robbins, a graduate of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. So in 2010, he returned to his alma mater as an instructor to see for himself. Six years later, he knows he made the right choice.

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Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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