Industrial Technology & Continuting Education

The Pathway

Do you want a job that’s hands-on, high-paying, and high-tech? Do you have the mechanical skills to work for one of the region’s top advanced manufacturing or construction companies? If so, our industry-connected Industrial Technology and Continuing Education pathway is right for you. Students on this path head straight for employment with an associate degree or workforce certification in Process Operator, Mechatronics, Welding, EMT, and more. Study topics include math, science, information technology, process technology, equipment, safety, mechanical training, job site management, and soft skills. CCBC’s Industrial Technology and Continuing Education pathway leads to more than just a degree, it’s a head start or restart to your career goals.

Register today for a Continuing Education course Here.

Follow your pathway to success!

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Start Early

College Here & Now

Get ahead with CCBC’s College in High School or Dual Enrollment opportunities.

Start Small

Certifications & Microcredentials

Start small, skill up, or compliment your degree with a certificate or microcredential:

  • Mechatronics Certificate
  • Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate
  • Welding
  • Online Certificate Programs
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Start Now

Apply your earned credits or launch your college studies with a CCBC associates degree:

  • Advanced Manufacturing -Process Operator
  • Mechatronics, AAS

Transfer Strong

Transfer seamlessly to a four-year university and stay on track toward your bachelor’s degree.

  • Slippery Rock University
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Finish Stronger

Be workforce-ready with the skills, credentials, and confidence to land high-paying, high-demand jobs.  Find your future career!

  • Process Technician/Operator: Median Entry Salary: $60,000
  • Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technicians: Median Salary – $60,570
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook)

The Programs

Choose below to learn more about each of CCBC’s Industrial Technology programs. 

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Advanced Manufacturing: Process Operator (PTEC)

Associate in Science
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Mechatronics

Associate in Applied Science
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Building Trades Technology and Management

Pathway for CTC Graduates: Associate in Applied Science
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Building Trades Management

Pathway for completers of approved Registered Apprenticeships: Associate in Applied Science

Certificates and Micro-Credentials

CLICK below to learn more about our exciting certificates and micro-credentials. Whether you want to start small, skill up, or complement your degree, CCBC has you covered!

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A green logo of Community College of Beaver County Construction Estimating Badge
A green logo of Community College of Beaver County Construction MGT Badge
A green logo of Community College of Beaver County Safety Management Badge
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Start Early

College Here & Now

Get ahead with CCBC’s College in High School, or Dual Enrollment opportunities.

The Faculty

CCBC faculty are highly qualified professional within their fields. They not only design, develop, and teach program curricula, but they also actively advise students. Get to know your faculty members and meet with them regularly to schedule classes, set goals, and address questions.

Dean Petrella
Lead Faculty – Process Technology/Mechatronics

dean.petrella@ccbc.edu

724-480-3586

The Support You Need

Receive the Support and Experiences YOU Want Along the Way!

At CCBC, we are committed to your success every step of the way.  Now that you have chosen a career path, be sure to take advantage of CCBC’s supportive services to help you STAY STRONG throughout your academic and career journey.  CCBC also offers a variety of student activities, athletics, and clubs to keep you involved in campus life.  

Start Strong.

Applying, Enrolling, Paying

Stay Strong.

Advising, Tutoring, Engaging

Finish Stronger.

Graduating, Transferring, Working

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