Skilled Trade and Industry

The Skilled Trades & Industry pathway will enhance problem-solving skills and fosters critical thinking and innovation by providing hands-on experiences. Students seeking entry-level or advanced level skills will be prepared to enter the workforce directly. This pathway prepares you for industry and leadership opportunities with certificates, degrees, transfer, and careers in aviation, firefighting, cosmetology, engineering technology, industrial technology, and more.

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Aviation Maintenance TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Aviation Maintenance TechnologyAssociate in Science- n/a
Aviation Maintenance Technology: AirframeCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Aviation Maintenance Technology: PowerplantCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Child DevelopmentAssociate in Arts- n/a
Child Development and Educational StudiesCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Construction ManagementCertificate of Achievement- n/a
CosmetologyAssociate in Science- n/a
CosmetologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Early Childhood EducationAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Early Intervention AssistantCertificate of Achievement- n/a
ESL Intermediate LevelCertificate of Proficiency- n/a
Fire ScienceCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Home Health AideCertificate of Proficiency- n/a
HVAC - Heating, Ventilation and Air ConditioningAssociate in Science- n/a
HVAC - Heating, Ventilation and Air ConditioningCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Real EstateCertificate of Achievement- n/a
School Age Child CareCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Wastewater Collection Technology EducationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Wastewater Collection Technology EducationAssociate in Arts- n/a
Water EnvironmentAssociate in Arts- n/a
Water EnvironmentCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Water Resource ManagementAssociate in Arts- n/a
Water Resources ManagementCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Welding TechnologyCertificate of Proficiency- n/a
Welding TechnologyNoncredit Certificate- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

All Careers in Skilled Trade and Industry (59)

Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Loss Prevention ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Operations ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Aerospace EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising134,830
Clinical NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
Construction ManagersBachelor's degreeRising106,980
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
Facilities ManagersAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable104,690
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeStable92,430
Avionics TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising81,390
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising79,830
Solar Energy Installation ManagersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising78,690
Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeStable78,680
Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsCertificate after high school, Some collegeStable78,060
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable77,280
Real Estate BrokersBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining72,280
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable72,090
Special Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeDeclining69,590
Mechanical DraftersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Adapted Physical Education SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeDeclining67,430
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable66,700
Art TherapistsMaster's degreeRising65,010
Music TherapistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising65,010
Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining64,880
Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Some collegeDeclining64,200
Marriage and Family TherapistsMaster's degreeRising63,780
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining62,340
Special Education Teachers, PreschoolBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeDeclining62,190
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining61,680
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining61,490
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining61,430
Fitness and Wellness CoordinatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising61,340
Spa ManagersCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising61,340
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersCertificate after high school, No high school diploma/GEDRising59,810
FirefightersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable59,530
Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining58,890
Child, Family, and School Social WorkersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable58,570
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining58,260
Farm and Home Management EducatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
Real Estate Sales AgentsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining56,320
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising52,380
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and PerformanceCertificate after high school, No high school diploma/GEDRising50,280
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersAssociate's degree, Some collegeRising47,080
Skincare SpecialistsCertificate after high schoolRising41,560
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home InstallersNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining41,080
BarbersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising38,960
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising35,250
Manicurists and PedicuristsHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising34,660
Childcare WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeRising32,050
NanniesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising32,050
ShampooersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising31,470