Choosing your Career Path at Metropolitan Community College
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Metropolitan Community College gives you the most value by offering over 120 programs. More than simply being a low-cost option we deliver you high-quality educational experiences and support, personalized attention, stellar facilities and a great path towards a college degree or a great job.
You can graduate here with an Associates Degree and then transfer credits to a four-year school to continue your education. Or you can earn your technical certificate and begin your career.
If you are interested in a technical certificate or Associates in Applied Science Degree to obtain the necessary training and skills for a job to enter the workforce there are many options available to you in various industry sectors you can explore below.
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Programs
Most job openings in the arts, audio/video technology, and communications cluster to be in occupations assigned to the visual arts pathway, which includes graphic designers. This occupation is projected to have the most job openings at 86,000 from 2012-2022.
Projected Growth and Salary*
Median annual wages for ranged from $24,220 for floral designers to $83,000 for art directors. Graphic designers median wages were $48,700 in 2016.
Programs
Unlimited opportunities in virtually every business sector include: keeping track of a company’s finances, training colleagues, creating or maintaining computer infrastructure, and managing daily operations
Projected Growth and Salary*
- 150,000 jobs in this field expected to be added from 2014 to 2024
- Wages vary; the median salary for general and operations managers rose to $99,000 in 2016
Programs
- Automotive
- Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology
- Construction Management
- Engineering Technology
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Industrial Technologies-Electrical
- Industrial Technologies-Maintenance
- Lineman
- Major Appliance Technology
- Welding
- Apprenticeships - Industrial Technology
Industry Trends
- Your degree or certificate can create flexibility in choosing among construction, mechanical and engineering jobs
- These positions are found across numerous industries
- Job growth expected to increase in the next decade because of the importance of keeping manufacturing running
Projected Growth and Salary*
- Number of jobs in this sector expected to rise through 2024
- Wages vary depending on specific industry and local market conditions
- Example: Engineering technicians with an associate degree made $54,480 annually in 2016
Programs
Trends in Healthcare
- More than half of the fastest-growing jobs in the next decade will be in this field
- Careers available in hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing homes and veterinarian’s offices and labs
- Demand expected to grow as baby boomers age
- Healthcare IT even expanding into telehealth: delivery of healthcare services over the internet
Projected Growth and Salary*
- Faster than average 19 percent growth from 2014 to 2024
- 2.3 million new healthcare jobs to be added- more than any other field
- Median annual wage in May 2015 was $62,610
- This includes nurses, dental hygienists and other healthcare and technical occupations
- Healthcare support occupations (occupational therapy assistants, home health aides medical transcriptionists, etc.) had a median annual income of $27,040 in May of 2015
Programs
MCC's Academies
- MCC’s police and fire training academies are among the most technologically advanced in the Midwest
- Your hands-on learning includes training simulators and cutting
- You're taught by instructors with real-world experience
- MCC’s reputation for excellence means hiring by departments across the metro and beyond
Projected Growth and Salary*
- Employment expected to rise 11 percent from 2014 to 2024- faster than average
- Job opportunities and salaries vary depending on the specific industry
- Median annual salary for human service positions rose to nearly $32,000 in 2016
Industry Trends
- Companies must ensure continued safety to protect workers
- Environmental and energy efficiencies are now part of manufacturing
- Your contributions in this field can create a better work environment and profit margins
Projected Growth and Salary*
- Above average 9% growth expected from 2014-2024
- 1,400 new jobs in this sector expected in this time frame
- The median annual salary rose to nearly $49,000 in 2016, higher than average
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- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Apprenticeship - Industrial Technology
- Architecture Emphasis - Engineering Technology
- Art
- Audio Engineering
- Automotive Technology
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- Chemistry
- CISCO Networking
- Civil Engineering
- Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology
- Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology
- Computer Integrated Machining and Manufacturing
- Computer Science and Information Systems
- Construction Management
- Criminal Justice
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- Early Childhood Education & Development
- Economics
- Education/Teaching
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Energy Technology
- Engineering
- Engineering Technology
- English
- Environmental Health and Safety
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- Fabrication
- Fire Science Technology
- Foreign Language
- Foreign Language Interpreting
- Forensic Chemistry (in cooperation with KCKCC)
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- Major Appliance Technology
- Mass Communications
- Mathematics
- Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Military Technology
- Millwright
- Mortuary Science (in cooperation with KCKCC)
- Multicraft
- Music
- Music Technologist (in cooperation with KCKCC)
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- Paralegal Practice
- Paramedic
- Philosophy
- Photovoltaics
- Physical Education
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Physics
- Police Science
- Political Science
- Practical Nursing
- Professional Nursing
- Psychology
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- Secure Systems Administration and Engineering
- Sociology
- Speech & Theatre Arts
- Stationary Engineer
- Surgical Technology
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Degrees:
Associate in Science
- Options:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Pre-Professional Studies
Certificates:
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- Automotive Collision Repair Technology
- Automotive Service, Maintenance, and Light Repair
- Automotive Technology
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- Computer Aided Drafting and Design
- Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing
- Computer Integrated Machining and Manufacturing Lathe
- Computer Integrated Machining and Manufacturing Mill
- Computer Science CCNA and CCNP
- Computer Science CCNA and Security
- Computer Science CCNA and Technology
- Computer Science CCENT and CCNA
- Computer Science Network and Systems Support
- Computer Science Software Development
- Computer Science Systems Administration & Engineering
- Computer and User Support
- Community Health Worker
- Construction Management
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- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Energy Efficiency
- Environmental Health & Safety Technology
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- Industrial Automation Mechatronics Level II PLC
- Industrial Automation Mechatronics Level III PLC
- Industrial Electrical Level II
- Industrial Maintenance
- Industrial Mechanic Level II - Maintenance Mechanic
- Industrial Millwright II
- Industrial Technologies - Instrumentation Level I
- Industrial Technologies - Instrumentation Level III
- International Studies
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- Stationary Engineering Level II
- Stationary Engineering - Critical Facilities Level II
- Stationary Engineering - HVAC
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- Are you a MCC Student looking for an apprenticeship program? Contact Career Services today.
- Have you completed a Union Registered Apprenticeship Program? We have FastTrack Associates programs for you.
- Are you a business or Union looking for apprenticeship resources? Contact the Apprenticeship program.
The skills gap is real (1), and finding the right fit for in-demand roles is hitting the Kansas City economy (1). Metropolitan Community College has developed a modern registered apprenticeship (2) program designed to meet the needs of your changing industry.
The MCC Apprenticeship Department has multiple resources for apprentices; we can help start a new apprenticeship program, help manage an existing apprenticeship program, and offer resources for people who have been through an apprenticeship program. By developing customized on-the-job training and paralleled coursework designed to meet business needs, apprentices will increasingly be equipped with the skills necessary for retained employment starting day one!
References:
- Abernathy, Ted and Payne, Greg. Workforce 2030: A Call to Action. Jefferson City, MO : Missouri Chamber of Commerce , 2018.
- U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. A Quick Start Toolkit Building Registered Apprenticeship Programs. Washington DC : U.S. Department of Labor, 2017.
*Salaries and opportunities can vary by local market conditions. For more information, visit United States Department of Labor.
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