Southwestern Illinois College - Technical Education Division

Manufacturing Day 2022

Clash of Trades

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Get Ready for an Exciting Hands-On Career

SWIC’s Technical Education & Workforce Development Division offers a wide variety of programs designed to help individuals create and further develop well-rounded skill sets to be very competitive and marketable in today’s workforce.

Are you a company representative looking for cost-effective, customizable training solutions for your employees? The Technical Education & Workforce Development Division has partnered with many regional industry leaders to meet their workforce training needs.

You can earn certificates or an Associate in Applied Science degree in a variety of fields.

Technical Education Programs

Aircraft Maintenance students working on engine.

Aviation Maintenance Technology Degree and Certificates

Student walking around airplane.

Aviation Management Degree Curriculum

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Aviation Pilot Training

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Brewing Science & Operations

Commercial Maintenance Mechanics

Computer Aided Design Classroom

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Student measuring stud in construction carpentry.

Construction Apprenticeship Training Programs

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Construction Management Technology

Culinary Arts students get hands-on training in the modern kitchen

Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts students get hands-on training in the modern kitchen

Culinary Arts and Food Management

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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

student working on electronics

Industrial Electricity Degree and Certificates

Industrial Maintenance Mechanics

Student working in Precision Machining.

Precision Machining Technology

Student smiling in welding class.

Welding Technology