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Manufacturing, Construction and Trades, and Transportation
Programs that provide hands-on training in a highly specialized environment leading to industry opportunities. Explore what WKCTC has to offer to start your career in the Industry, Manufacturing, and Trades.
Programs
![person wiring air conditioner](https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/hvac.jpg)
Air Conditioning Technology
![student at control panel with instructors supervising](https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/apprenticeship.jpg)
Apprenticeship Studies
![vehicle engine being checked](https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/automotive.jpg)
Automotive Technology
![person with schematics on their screen](https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/cadd.jpg)
Computer Aided Drafting and Design
![laptop with robotic arm instructions](https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/computer-engineering-tech.jpg)
Computer and Information Technologies
![person in front of assembly machine](https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/cmm.jpg)
Computerized Manufacturing and Machining
![person in hard hat making notes](https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/construction.jpg)
Construction Technology
![person in salon](https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/cosmetology.jpg)
Cosmetology
![person inspecting truck mechanism](https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/diesel-tech.jpg)
Diesel Technology
![two students in front of electrical equipment](https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/electrical-tech.jpg)
Electrical Technology
![people reviewing schematics](https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/industrial-maintenance.jpg)
Industrial Maintenance Technology
![tug boat](/education-training/media/images/programs/marine-technology/marine-technology.jpg)
Marine Technology
![person welding](https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/education-training/media/career-pathways/images/programs/welding.jpg)
Welding Technology
Suggested First-Semester Schedule
The courses below are a recommendation. You will work with an academic advisor to develop an individualized course schedule based on your unique interest, career goals, and developmental/co-requisite needs.
Recommended Course | Credit Hours | Requirement Fulfilled |
---|---|---|
Technical Course(s) - in area of interest | 3-12 | Technical Program Course(s) |
ENG 101 Writing I | 3 | Written Communication |
HUM 120 Introduction to the Humanities | 3 | Heritage and Humanities |
Please view the KCTCS Catalog for descriptions and information about courses.