In 3 years complete up to 40 college credits, receive a certificate in welding from Mott Community College and AWS industry credentials. Paid internship between years 12 and 13. Enroll into the manufacturing programs at either Howell High School or Pinckney High School in year 11 through county CTE consortium agreements. Year 12, spend part of your day at Mott CC M-Tech campus in Howell and the rest of your school day in your home high school. In year 13 you are on Mott CC’s main campus in Flint and Mott CC M-Tech Howell campus.

Machine Tool Certificate

Machinists use tools such as lathes, milling machines, drills to craft precision metal parts. They set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments, fabricate, modify and repair mechanical instruments.

• 40 college credits
• Industry credentials
• Paid internships
• National Median Wage: $20.05 hourly, $41,700 annual. Projected growth 2016-26: 10%
• Michigan Median Wage: $19.19 hourly, $39,920 annual. Projected growth 2016-26: 19%

Source: O*NET and the Bureau of Labor statistics

Sample course outline

Mott Community College M-Tech Campus

1240 Packard Dr.
Howell, MI 48843

Mott Community College Main Campus

1401 E Court St.
Flint, MI 48503