Trades Courses in Grand Rapids, MI

Learn the basic skills required to work in the manufacturing field.

Increase efficiencies and productivity by learning to apply the principles and concepts of manufacturing.

This course provides an intensive overview of workholding, math, inspection, safety, metal cutting, materials, quality, and grinding. These skills are essential for working as a CNC machinist.

This course will train you to service, maintain, and troubleshoot complex heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. You will gain the necessary situational knowledge and technical skills to prepare you for an entry-level role in the HVAC/R field.

Work through true-to-life simulations of common HVAC/R scenarios and gain applicable service, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills. This hands-on simulator course will help you hone your technical abilities and build your knowledge of complex heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

If you want to take your HVAC/R career to the next level, this course uses hands-on service call simulations to prepare you for the industry-recognized HVAC Excellence or NATE certification exams.

This course will train you to service, maintain, and troubleshoot complex heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. You will also gain the necessary situational knowledge and technical skills to prepare for an entry-level role in the HVAC/R field.

SME's Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) is an industry certification focused on basic manufacturing concepts, demonstrating an individual's potential for high-demand, entry-level manufacturing roles. It was designed for individuals new to manufacturing who may not currently possess enough knowledge or experience for more advanced technical certifications.