Getting Your Skilled Trades Associate Degree

students being instructed in the skilled tradesWhether you’re eager to become a carpenter, cabinet maker, contractor, plumber, welder, electrician, or another highly skilled member of the professional building trades industry, you’ll find the hands-on programs you need at New England Tech with a professional building trades associate degree.

What to Expect from our Skilled Trades Associate Degree Programs

Our accelerated skilled trades associate degree programs track focus on your career direction from day one, and get you ready to use your skills at a worksite in as little as 18 months.

You’ll learn from practicing industry professionals and cover topics in the residential, commercial building and design trades, focusing on real-world challenges that will get you quickly prepped for your chosen career. Learn the foundational principles of your trade, along with the latest tools, sustainability issues, and teamwork skills. The professional building industry is booming, and predicted to keep growing at a rapid pace. This is the perfect time to become part of this thriving, rewarding field.

Career Opportunities with a Skilled Trades Associate Degree

students working on their skilled trades lab projects With a Skilled Trades associate degree, you’ll be prepared for skilled positions such as construction, electrician, plumbing and heating technician, welder, and more.

Skilled Trades Associate Degree Programs

BCCM student

聽Building Construction Technology Associate鈥檚 Degree, AS

On-Campus
Get insight on wood as a material, framing, computer-assisted drafting, and the role of technology in these fast-paced industries.
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Elect Tech Students

Electrical Technology Associate Degree, AS

On-Campus
Far more than typical “journeyman” programs, you’ll learn the science of electricity across a wide variety of industrial applications, setting you apart from the competition.
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Solar panel farm

Electrical Technology with Renewable Energy Systems, AS

On-Campus
This page is about Electrical Technology with Renewable Energy Associate Degree Program.
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facility management degree

Facilities Management, AS

On-Campus
Gain knowledge to prepare you for assisting in the management, operation, and repair of building systems, facility operations, occupant services, and maintenance operations.聽
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Plumbing Tech

Plumbing and Heating Technology Associate Degree, AS

On-Campus
Learn the theories and practices of heating and plumbing, two distinct but interconnected areas with hands-on experience that simulates real-world situations.
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Student making HVAC repairs

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology Associate Degree, AS

On-Campus
In this comprehensive program, you’ll learn both the theoretical and practical aspects of heating and cooling, including commercial refrigeration and geothermal.
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Welder

Welding Engineering Technology Associate Degree, AS

On-Campus
This multi-faceted program will not only hone your welding and pipefitting skills, but also teaches you about CAD, building design, and best practices.
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