If you’ve chosen the Manufacturing and Industrial Technology career path, your next step is to choose which Guided Pathway within the career path is the best fit for you.
Your pathway advisor is happy to meet to discuss your academic goals. And your career coach is eager to meet to discuss your career goals. Both have tools to help you pick the right Guided Pathway.
Also, consider your personality and temperament when exploring which Guided Pathway within Manufacturing and Industrial Technology fits you. Creative with the ability to quickly solve problems that come your way? You may be well-suited for a career as an auto body technician. Straightforward thinker who diligently monitors the world? Consider building inspection.
Whatever your strengths, the advisors and coaches can help you — from start to finish.
Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Careers
With a certificate or degree in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology, you can get training to become an...
HVAC Mechanic/Installer
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Drafter
Construction Manager
Other Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Careers
- Architectural and Civil Drafter
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer
- Automotive Glass Installer and Repairer
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Cost Estimator
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer
- First-Line Supervisor of Mechanics
- Mechanical Drafter
- Mechanical Engineer
Jobs may require a bachelor's degree or higher. Please review current job openings and contact your advisor to review options.
All data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence
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School of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Pathways
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Certificate 2024-2025
Available At: Eastfield, Mountain View
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Occupational Skills Award 2024-2025
Available At: Eastfield, Mountain View, North Lake
Structural Welding Certificate 2024-2025
Available At: Eastfield, Mountain View, North Lake
Structural Welding Occupational Skills Award 2024-2025
Available At: Eastfield, Mountain View, North Lake
Surveying Occupational Skills Award 2024-2025
Available At: North Lake
Technician Level I Certificate in Air Conditioning 2024-2025
Available At: Cedar Valley, Eastfield, North Lake
Technician Level II Certificate in Air Conditioning 2024-2025
Available At: Cedar Valley, Eastfield, North Lake
Toyota Technician - Training and Education Network A.A.S. 2024-2025
Available At: Eastfield
Tradesman Plumber Certificate 2024-2025
Available At: Cedar Valley, Eastfield, North Lake
Transmission Service Technician Certificate 2024-2025
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield
Transmission Service Technician Occupational Skills Award 2024-2025
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield
Weld Fabrication Occupational Skills Award 2024-2025
Available At: Eastfield, Mountain View, North Lake
Welding Applications A.A.S. 2024-2025
Available At: Eastfield, Mountain View, North Lake
Welding Applications Certificate 2024-2025
Available At: Eastfield, Mountain View, North Lake
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