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Realistic Career Options

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Realistic Types are people who may have athletic ability, prefer to work with objects, machines, tools, plants or animals, or like to be outdoors. Careers are hands-on, like mechanics, technicians, welders, and more.

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Career Possibilities for Realistic Types

* Wage data is from Minnesota DEED and Placement rate from self-reported data of employment in field of study up to one year post graduation.

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Career

Auto Body Collision Technology

Students in the SCTCC Auto Body Collision Technology program learn a variety of skills and work with new technologies to prepare for a career as a Collision Repair Technician.

Auto Body Collision Technology
Diploma
Minnesota Median Wage
25/hr*
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Career

Automotive Service Technician

Our graduates are proficient in using the latest equipment for wheel alignment, engine performance, electrical and electronic diagnosis, brakes, air conditioning, engine service, and drivetrain repair.

Automotive Service Technician
AAS Diploma
Minnesota Median Wage
$25/hr*
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CAREER

Carpentry

With a Carpentry degree from SCTCC, graduates put their skills to work in residential construction, light and heavy commercial construction, highway and heavy bridgework, cabinetry and millwork.

Carpentry
Diploma
Minnesota Median Wage
$31/hr*
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CAREER

Medium/Heavy Truck (Diesel Mechanic)

The Medium and Heavy Truck (Diesel Mechanic) program at SCTCC prepares graduates for maintenance, repair, and diagnostics on medium and heavy duty trucks and trailers. The growing demand to transport products quickly and safely has created an increase in the need for skilled technicians.

Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
AAS Diploma
Minnesota Median Wage
$31/hr*
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CAREER

Electrical Construction Technology

The electrical program at SCTCC prepares students to become Journeymen/women. Graduates are placed in well-paying jobs all over Central Minnesota, the state, and throughout the Midwest.

Electrical Construction Technology
AAS Diploma
Minnesota Median Wage
$31/hr*
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CAREER

Robotics & Industrial Controls

Students interested in Robotics & Industrial Controls can choose to major in energy technical specialist, instrumentation and process control, mechatronics, or robotics and automation technology.

Robotics & Industrial Controls
AAS Certificate
Minnesota Median Wage
$34/hr*
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CAREER

Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration

Well-trained technicians are in high demand with service, installation, and manufacturing companies. After graduation, students get to work in a demanding field with competitive pay.

Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration
AAS Diploma Diploma
Minnesota Median Wage
$33/hr*
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CAREER

CNC and Advanced Machining

At SCTCC, we’ve designed our program to benefit every student who joins our program. We give students real-world experience in the classroom so they can be certain to impress any future employer.

CNC and Advanced Machining
AAS Diploma
Minnesota Median Wage
$30/hr*

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