It's all over the news: Employers everywhere are struggling to hire for today's high-tech, high-skill manufacturing and construction jobs. In fact, over the next 10 years, an estimated 2 million manufacturing jobs are expected to go unfilled. The reason? Lack of qualified workers trained in today's advanced technology.
To help meet the need for qualified workers in today's high-tech industries, Harper College offers on-the-job training programs in manufacturing and fabrication, electronics, maintenance and repair, HVAC, welding, supply chain management and logistics. Learn hands-on in lab spaces like the FMA* Metal Fabrication Lab or the HVAC/R lab, which contains more than 100 pieces of equipment.
Harper aligns with corporate partners who provide classroom resources and hire Harper students and graduates. Harper also offers apprenticeship programs where you can "earn as you learn."
Begin your career with complete training in a manufacturing or construction trade through a two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, or add skills through certificate programs:
Interested in another subject? If you are interested in transferring to study an manufacturing-related subject not listed here, please meet with an academic advisor to learn what courses to take to meet your academic goals.
With apprenticeships, you can graduate debt-free while earning a salary at partner employers in manufacturing, maintenance, supply chain/logistics, and more.
Harper's campus offers more than 40,000 square feet of space dedicated to manufacturing
and construction programs.
To learn more, check out our Manufacturing and Construction brochure. To get started in taking courses in advanced manufacturing, electronics, logistics,
welding and more, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, submit a request infromation
form, or submit an online application now.
Discover the supply chain management program at Harper, which provides an inside look at everything having to do with getting a product to a consumer.
