Manufacturing & Trades
Continuing Education
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior
From basic skills to advanced courses, learn about topics including automotive maintenance, electrical code, engines, machining, plumbing, welding, and more.
Manufacturing & Trades Classes
Manufacturing and trades classes are often held in Northwood Tech's modern lab facilities, where you can learn and practice your skills in a hands-on environment under close guidance from instructors.
About the Courses
Sample manufacturing and trades courses include:
- Machine Tool Operation: Gain the basic skills necessary to safely operate machine tool equipment at the beginning and intermediate levels. Through group lecture and demonstrations, learn safety, set ups, proper feeds, and speeds of machine tool equipment. An advanced lab opportunity is available for students demonstrating competency in safe operation of machines.
- Welding: This course will include oxy-fuel, shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding processes. Class is designed for the beginner and individuals looking to advance present welding skills.
Helpful Links
Job Center of Wisconsin
Manufacturing news, associations, alliances and partnerships found in Wisconsin.
Northwood Tech Manufacturing Cluster Degree Programs & Certificates
Northwood Tech offers a wide variety of programs and certificates within the manufacturing career cluster.