Discover Manufacturing
Manufacturing is all about making things - cars, furniture, food products, tools, and more. It’s one of Michigan’s biggest industries and offers good-paying jobs in areas like robotics, welding, design and machine operation. Manufacturers in West Michigan are looking for the next generation to help build the future. Whether you like working with your hands or using technology to solve problems, there’s a place for you in manufacturing.
Muskegon Area Career Tech Center
The Career Tech Center (CTC) in Muskegon opened in January 2005 to serve high school juniors and seniors throughout the Muskegon Area. This 73,000 square foot world class training center is the area’s leader in hands-on learning. The center’s 17 career-prep programs help students accelerate their future career by offering academic credit, professional certifications, and free college credit.
Description
The Muskegon Area Career Tech Center offers 16–17 free career-prep classes to high school juniors and seniors, with options for academic credit, college credit, and industry certifications.
Programs span multiple fields including machine tool technologies, welding technologies, and more.
Transportation is provided for many districts and the classes are scheduled in half-day blocks (morning or afternoon) to accommodate students still attending their home high school.
Career Contact Information
https://www.muskegonisd.org/ctc-home/
231-767-3600
Programs of Study
Example programs include:
Machine Tool Technologies
Welding Technologies
Credentials Information
Many programs offer free college credit via articulation or direct credit agreements (for example with Muskegon Community College) at no cost to the student.
Location Information
Muskegon Area Career Tech Center: 200 Harvey Street, Muskegon, MI 49442