Skilled Trades Pathway

Skilled
Trades

Skilled Trades is a pathway for students interested in a combination of physical work and academic excellence. Degrees in this area focus on providing opportunities to build practical skills in the construction field, sustainable building, automotive, welding, or environmental technologies involving wind and sun energies.

CCC Degrees & Pathways

Transfer Degrees

Associate of Arts (AA)
AGEC-A (CERT)
Associate of Science (AS)
AGEC-S (CERT)

AA degrees and certificates emphasize in humanities/social sciences, including a foreign language.

AS degrees and certificates emphasize in math/science.

Workforce Degrees

Automotive Technology (CERT)
Construction Technology (AAS)
Construction Technology (CERT)
Environmental Technology (AAS)
Environmental Technology (CERT) (including Solar Technology applications)
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVACr) Level 1 Technician (CERT)
Sustainable Green Building (AAS)

AAS degrees and certificates are intended prepare students for employment

CCC Pathway Course Sequences

Construction Technology Management
Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering)
Project Management

Careers and Median Salaries (*Arizona | **National)

Automotive Technology

Possible Careers:

Automotive Service Technicians and Maintenance
$42,010

Construction Technology

Possible Careers:

Construction Managers:
$85,890 | $93,370
Construction and Building Inspectors:
$55,010 | $59,700
Civil Engineers:
$79,410 | $86,640

Environmental Technology

Possible Careers:

Environmental Technician:
$45,640 | $50,560
Wind Energy Project Managers:
$98,540 | $107,480
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians:
$49,830

HVAC Technician

Possible Careers:

HVAC Mechanics and Installers:
$46,440

Sustainable Green Building

Possible Careers:

Civil Engineers:
$79,410 | $86,640
Urban and Regional Planners:
$68,720 | $73,050
Architects:
$88,590 | $79,380

*Arizona median salaries are obtained from the Arizona Career Information System (AZCIS).  Navigate to the career choice by OCCUPATIONS (Hover)/Career Clusters/Titles Index/Desired Career.
**National median salaries are obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).