Manufacturing is a high-demand industry and is experiencing a skills gap—meaning there are more available jobs than there are qualified workers. Since the job market is in high demand, employers are offering higher wages and better benefits to retain skilled workers. Also, there are many opportunities to advance your career in manufacturing. From working up to a manager role to transitioning to a different department such as sales or operations, individuals have opportunities to shape their futures.
This program offers a Short Certificate, a Certificate, and an Associate in Applied Science Degree.
This degree is designed for students seeking to become multi-skilled technicians. The AAS includes both a primary technical specialty and a secondary technical specialty.
The long certificate is better prepares you to enter the workforce.
The short certificate is two semesters of coursework that will prepare you to enter the workforce.
Bessemer Campus
1100 Ninth Ave SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
Nancy Wilson, Assistant Dean of Career Technical Education
Phone: 205-929-3451
Email: nwilson@lawsonstate.edu
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