Production

People with careers in production work on the shop floor making parts or assembling them. They work with machines, making or assembling electronic parts, constructing or assembling them. assembling modular housing, performing welding jobs, or printing various materials.

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Continuing Education

Wisconsin Technical Colleges
- Blackhawk Technical College
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  Welding TD
  
  Computer Numeric Control Technician TD
  
  Manufacturing Information Technology Specialist TD
  
  Manual Lathe Machinist C
  
  Manual Mill Machinist C
  
  Welding Apprentice A
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
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  Automation Engineering Technology (Electromechanical Technology) AAS
  
  Manufacturing Engineering Technologist AAS
  
  Welding TD
  
  Machine Tooling Technics TD
  
  Machine Tool Operator TD
  
  Machinist Apprentice A
  
  Tool & Die Apprentice A
  
  Mold Maker Apprentice A
- Fox Valley Technical College
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  Electromechanical Technology AAS
  
  Welding Technology, Industrial AAS
  
  Electrical Engineering Technology AAS
  
  Associate of Science - University Transfer AAS
  
  Welding, Production TD
  
  Welding/Metal Fabrication TD
  
  Machine Tool Technician - Precision Machinist TD
  
  Welding/Metal Fab Technician TD
  
  Process Technician TD
  
  Quality Technician TD
  
  Basic GMAW Welder C
  
  Machinist Helper C
  
  Machinist Apprentice A
  
  Tool & Die Apprentice A
  
  Pipe Fabricator Apprentice A
  
  Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice A
  
  Industrial Metrology Technician A
- Gateway Technical College
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  Welding/maintenance & Fabrication TD
  
  Cnc Production Technician TD
  
  Welding - Advanced Welding TD
  
  Welding - Pipe Welding TD
  
  Welding - Robotics TD
  
  CNC Programmer TD
  
  Tool and Die Technician TD
- Lakeshore Technical College
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  Electromechanical Technology AAS
  
  Machine Tool Operation TD
  
  Welding TD
  
  CNC Technician TD
  
  Fabrication Technician TD
  
  Machinist Apprentice A
  
  Tool & Die Apprentice A
- Madison College
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  Technical Studies Journeywork AAS
  
  Automated Manufacturing Systems Technology AAS
  
  Welding TD
  
  Machine Tooling Technics TD
  
  Injection Mold Setter A
  
  Machinist Apprenticeship A
  
  Tool and Die A
- Mid-State Technical College
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  Welding TD
  
  Machine Tool Technician TD
- Milwaukee Area Technical College
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  Machine Tool Operations CNC Machine Setup and Operation TD
  
  Welding TD
  
  Tool And Die Making TD
  
  Patternmaking Apprentice A
  
  Tool & Die Apprentice A
- Moraine Park Technical College
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  Electromechanical Technology AAS
  
  Fabrication Technologies AAS
  
  Welding TD
  
  Metal Fabrication TD
  
  Cnc/tool & Die Technologies TD
  
  Tool & Die Technologies Apprentice A
- Nicolet Area Technical College
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  Electromechanical Technology AAS
  
  Welding TD
  
  Welding Maintenance and Fabrication TD
- Northcentral Technical College
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  Electromechanical Technology AAS
  
  Graphic Communication Technologies AAS
  
  Wood Science AAS
  
  Welding Fabrication & Robotics AAS
  
  Machine Tool Operation TD
  
  Machine Tool Technics TD
  
  Welding TD
  
  Wood Technology TD
  
  Manufacturing Technician TD
  
  Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) TD
  
  Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) TD
  
  Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) TD
  
  Basic Machining TD
  
  Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) TD
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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  Automation Engineering Technology AAS
  
  Electro-mechanical Technology AAS
  
  Prototype & Design AAS
  
  Machine Tool - Cnc Technician TD
  
  Machine Tool Operation TD
  
  Printing TD
  
  Welding TD
  
  Welding & Fabrication Apprenticeship A
- Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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  Electro-mechanical Technology AAS
  
  Welding TD
  
  Computer Numerical Control (cnc) Setup/operator TD
  
  Precision Machining Technology TD
- Waukesha County Technical College
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  Metal Fab/Welding Adv Mfging Tech AAS
  
  Machine Tool Operation TD
  
  Metal Fabrication/welding TD
  
  Tool & Die Making TD
  
  Welding Technician TD
  
  CNC Setup Technician TD
  
  Injection Mold Set-up (plastic) Apprentice A
  
  Machinist Apprentice A
  
  Tool & Die Apprentice A
- Western Technical College
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  Machine Tool Operation TD
  
  Welding TD
  
  Electromechanical Maintenance Technician TD
  
  Manufacturing Systems Maintenance Technician TD
  
  Basic Machining TD
  
  Basic Welding TD
  
  Basic Industrial Power TD
  
  Machinist Apprentice A
  
  Tool & Die Apprentice A
  
  Metal Fabricator Apprentice A
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
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  Machine Tool Operation TD
  
  Welding TD
  
  Construction And Cabinetmaking TD
  
  Machine Tool Technician TD
  
  Machine Tooling Technics TD
  
  Machine Tool Operation - CNC TD
  
  Entry Level Machining TD
University of WI System Campuses
- UW-Madison
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  Manufacturing Systems Engineering M
- UW-Stout
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  Manufacturing Engineering B
  
  Manufacturing Engineering M
Wisconsin Private Colleges & Universities
- Alverno
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  Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprentice A
  
  Lubrication Technician Apprentice A
- Beloit College
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  Engineering, General B
- Marquette University
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  Environmental/environmental Health Engineering B
  
  Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering B
  
  Mechanical Engineering B
  
  Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering D
  
  Mechanical Engineering M
  
  Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering M
- Milwaukee School of Engineering
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  Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/technician B
  
  Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering B
  
  Industrial Engineering B
  
  Mechanical Engineering B
  
  Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology/technician B
  
  Engineering, General B
  
  Engineering, General M
- Northland College
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  Engineering, General B
- Silver Lake College
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  Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other B
- Viterbo University
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  Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education B

Blackhawk Technical College
- CNC Technician
- Welding
Chippewa Valley Technical College
- CVTC - Machine Tool Technics Roadmap
Gateway Technical College
Lakeshore Technical College
Mid-State Technical College
- MSTC - Stainless Steel Welding Basics Roadmap
Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Engine Lathe, Milling and Welding Training Roadmap
- Machine Tool and Welding Roadmap
Moraine Park Technical College
- MPTC - Metal Fabrication and Welding Roadmap
Nicolet Area Technical College
- Welding
Northcentral Technical College
- NTC - Machine Tool Roadmap
- NTC - Welding Roadmap
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- NWTC - CNC Machine Tool Roadmap
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
- SWTC - CNC Career Roadmap
- SWTC - Welding Career Roadmap
Waukesha County Technical College
Western Technical College
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Sample Career Plan

Secondary

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts I

Math

Algebra I

Science

Earth or Life or Physical Science

Social Studies / Sciences

State History Civics

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to Manufacturing Occupations

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts II

Math

Geometry

Science

Biology

Social Studies / Sciences

U.S. History

Career and Technical Courses

Information Technology Applications

English / Language Arts

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Math

Algebra II

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

World History Economics

Career and Technical Courses

Employment in Manufacturing Occupations

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts IV

Math

Trigonometry or Statistics or other math course

Science

Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Applications in Manufacturing Technology

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English / Language Arts	English/ Language Arts I	English/ Language Arts II	English/ Language Arts III	English/ Language Arts IV
Math	Algebra I	Geometry	Algebra II	Trigonometry or Statistics or other math course
Science	Earth or Life or Physical Science	Biology	Chemistry	Physics
Social Studies / Sciences	State History Civics	U.S. History	World History Economics	Psychology
Career and Technical Courses	Introduction to Manufacturing Occupations	Information Technology Applications	Employment in Manufacturing Occupations	Applications in Manufacturing Technology

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English Composition English Literature

Math

Algebra

Science

Chemistry Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

American Government Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Quality Assurance Concepts and Techniques

Safety in the Workplace

English / Language Arts

Speech/ Oral Communication

Math

Computer Applications

Science

Biological Science Physical Science

Social Studies / Sciences

American History Geography

Career and Technical Courses

Problem Solving and Teamwork

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Complete Manufacturing Major (4-Year Degree Program)

	Year 13	Year 14	Year 16
English / Language Arts	English Composition English Literature	Speech/ Oral Communication
Math	Algebra	Computer Applications
Science	Chemistry Physics	Biological Science Physical Science
Social Studies / Sciences	American Government Psychology	American History Geography
Career and Technical Courses	Quality Assurance Concepts and Techniques Safety in the Workplace	Problem Solving and Teamwork	Complete Manufacturing Major (4-Year Degree Program)

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Chippewa Valley Technical College

Fox Valley Technical College

Gateway Technical College

Lakeshore Technical College

Madison College

Mid-State Technical College

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Moraine Park Technical College

Nicolet Area Technical College

Northcentral Technical College

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Waukesha County Technical College

Western Technical College

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

University of WI System Campuses

UW-Madison

UW-Stout

Wisconsin Private Colleges & Universities

Alverno

Beloit College

Marquette University

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Northland College

Silver Lake College

Viterbo University

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Chippewa Valley Technical College

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Mid-State Technical College

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Moraine Park Technical College

Nicolet Area Technical College

Northcentral Technical College

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Waukesha County Technical College

Western Technical College

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Sample Career Plan

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