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ANC's Industrial Programs

 

ANC's Industrial Programs consist of three Associate of Applied Science degrees: Industrial Technology, Industrial Management Systems, and Steel Industry Technology.  Check out information for each of these three degrees below.

 

Information on the side and the key questions below hold true for each of the three Associate of Applied Science degrees relating to industrial programs.

 

ANC's Industrial Programs also consist of two Certificate of Proficiency programs: Industrial Electrical Systems and Industrial Mechanical Systems.  Check out information about these programs below as well.

 

 

Industrial Associate of Applied Science Degrees

 

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Industrial Certificate of Proficiency Programs

 

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Key Questions:

 

Are you a curious person?

  • Curiosity helps in this field because industrial workers often have to diagnose and solve problems relating to processes and/or equipment

Do you work well with other people?

  • Industries today emphasize team processes and teamwork; the ability to work with others to solve problems and accomplish production goals is essential to success

Are you good at taking responsibility?

  • Industrial managers and technicians must take responsibility for the processes and outcomes that they influence, including the actions of people supervised by the manager or technician

Are you able to work different shifts?

  • Careers in industry commonly involve working different shifts or rotating shifts

Do you prefer jobs where you sit for long periods or where you move around a lot?

  • Industrial careers normally involve frequent movement and require the endurance necessary to spend a good bit of time on one's feet

Do you mind working extra hours when needed?

  • To meet the needs of customers, overtime work in industrial careers is sometimes necessary
 

Key Skills / Aptitudes:

  • Decision-making

  • Analytical ability

  • Problem solving

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Hands-on mechanical ability (IT & SIT)
 
 

Specific Career Opportunities:

  • Team leader (IMS or SIT)

  • Quality control or safety officer (IMS)

  • Maintenance technician (IT or SIT)
 
 

Possible Work Settings:

  • Manufacturing plant floor

  • Manufacturing front office