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ANC's Steel Industry Technology Program

This program is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in the steel industry or
manufacturing processes that require specialized job and skill knowledge. This region has
become a major source of steel related occupations and this degree will help facilitate entry or
enhance promotional opportunities within the industry. Applied knowledge acquired through
this program pertains particularly to steel-related industries, but also is relevant to any advanced
manufacturing enterprise. Upon attaining work experience, individuals with this degree
are better equipped to move into team leader positions or supervisory/managerial roles
and acquire more responsibility.

Key Skills/Aptitudes:

• Decision-making

• Analytical ability

• Problem solving

• Interpersonal skills

• Hands-on mechanical ability

Specific Career Opportunities

• Maintenance technician

• Team leader

Possible Work Settings

• Manufacturing plant floor

• Manufacturing front office

Key Questions

• Are you a curious person?
       Curiosity hellps 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.
  

• Does the Steel Industry Technology degree have value outside of the steel industry?
       Absolutely!  Aside from the two metallurgy courses, all of the other coursework would apply to careers in any advanced manufacturing
       enterprise.