Hands-On Preferred

There is no cookie cutter method to college students and majors.  We don't have a sheet of candy canes, bunnies, or gingerbread men that are baked and distributed fresh out of the oven all with the same decorations.  At Salt Lake Community College, we have a great mix of students with an even greater mix of personalities, values and interests.  So not everyone fits into the general mold of Business or Criminal Justice or Nursing.  We have many students who prefer the hands-on approach. And there's nothing wrong with that!  A hands-on program that takes two years or less but gets you into a good paying job?  Where do I sign up?  Fortunately, SLCC offers more than the cookie cutter programs.  The following list are programs that offer wonderful possibilities in the career market:

Aerospace Technology Professional Pilot/Aviation Admin/Dispatch 

Aviation Dispatch 

Aviation 

Apprenticeship Programs 

Non-Destructive Testing 

Automotive Technician 

Auto Collision Repair/Paint 

Diesel Systems Technology

Motorcycle/Small Engines 

Welding 

Construction Management & Sustainable Bldg

Cabinet Making/Furniture Construction 

(Program advisor:  Sam Curley, samual.curley@slcc.edu)

Do you have a background in construction but need something that's less strenuous on the body? "Non-Destructive testing involves the examination of an object in any manner that will not impair its future usefulness."  You'll be testing structures versus building them.  There are opportunities to move anywhere you wish.  Hawaii is nice and warm...

Have you always been fascinated with machines and engines?  Automotive Technician and Aviation Maintenance both work with machine parts, one with cars and one with airplanes/helicopters.  You could even take a look at the Motorcycle/Small Engines program.  With Spring coming up, you'll need to make sure the lawn mower is working and ready for the green grass!

The majority of these programs have places waiting and ready to hire you once you've completed the program requirements.  That's a great investment on your money and time knowing you'll have a great career right away.  Take some time to discover the hands-on career fields!