Applied Trades

(CON 1100) Less-Than-One-Year Certificate – Min. 16 hours

The Applied Trades Certificate program offers students a flexible, short-term pathway to develop foundational trades skills. In this under-30-credit-hour program, students can choose to explore a specific construction trades occupational area such as Basic Electricity (BEL), Welding (WEL), or Heating, Ventilation, Air, and Refrigeration (HVAC).

By completing the certificate, students gain practical, entry-level skills that prepare them for immediate work opportunities or serve as a solid base for further education or apprenticeship in a trade. This program is ideal for those seeking a quick start in the trades with options for future growth.

Possible Career Opportunities

• 47-2061.00 Construction Laborers: 133,100 Projected Job Openings (2023-2033) Avg. Earnings: $61,350.00 – IL / $47,530.00 – MO / $42,230.00 – KY
• 47-2073.00 Operating Engineers & Other Construction Equipment Operators: 41,500 Projected Job Openings (2023-2033) Avg. Earnings: $89.160.00 – IL / $61,990.00 – MO / $54,610.00 – KY
• 47-3019.00 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other: 3,400 Projected Job Openings (2023-2033) Avg. Earnings: $40,180.00 – IL / $40,220.00 – MO / $32,050.00 – KY
• 47-4099.00 Construction & Related Workers, All Other: 3,000 Projected Job Openings (2023-2033) Avg Earnings: $48,340.00 – IL / $41,400.00 – MO / $43,890.00 – KY
• 47-1011.00 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers: 72,000 Projected Job Openings (2023-2033) Avg Earnings: $96,890.00 – IL / $80,300.00 – MO / $67,980.00 – KY

*See Basic Electricity, HVAC, and Welding Program pages for information on career opportunities in those areas

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