
Welding and fabrication
20 weeks, $8,900 tuition. Earns a structural welding procedure qualification (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW) plus AWS D1.1 test plates. Local median starting wage: $23.40/hr.

HVAC and refrigeration
16 weeks, $7,400 tuition. Earns EPA Section 608 universal refrigerant handling certification. Local median starting wage: $21.10/hr.

Electrical
24 weeks, $9,600 tuition. Enters year one of the registered electrical apprenticeship ladder, credited toward journeyman licensure. Local median starting wage: $22.75/hr.

Plumbing
24 weeks, $9,200 tuition. Enters year one of the registered plumbing apprenticeship ladder, credited toward journeyman licensure. Local median starting wage: $21.90/hr.

CNC machining
18 weeks, $8,100 tuition. Earns an NIMS Level 1 Machining certification. Local median starting wage: $22.20/hr.

Industrial maintenance
20 weeks, $8,300 tuition. Earns an MSSC Certified Production Technician credential. Local median starting wage: $22.60/hr.

Diesel technology
22 weeks, $9,000 tuition. Earns ASE Medium/Heavy Truck certification in two test areas. Local median starting wage: $23.80/hr.