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If you enjoy building or repairing machines or other structures, figuring out how things work and solving hands-on mechanical problems, this pathway is for you. You can expect hands-on learning opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities, such as our automotive and welding labs, and fundamental classes that will prepare you for the workforce or transfer to a four-year school.
Some highlights include:
The architecture, manufacturing and automotive fields are a part of JJC's Technical Department - a grouping of programs that encompasses so much more, including HVAC, orthotics & prosthetics technology, operations engineering and much more.
With an exceptional curriculum and devoted staff, JJC's Technical Department has become an avenue where students desiring to complete or continue their education can fulfill their goals.
If you would like information about a specific program area, set up an appointment with the program coordinator or send an email to the Technical Department Chair at jbradford@jjc.edu. Your request will be forwarded to the proper coordinator to answer your questions.
Jeff Bradford, Ed. D.
Technical Department Chair
T-1064
815.280.2403
jbradford@jjc.edu
Melanie Brozman
Technical Department Secretary
Main Campus: T-1070
815.280.2612
mbrozman@jjc.edu
You can save thousands on your education by attending JJC your first two years compared to a four-year public or private institution.
JJC offers many transfer agreements with partner institutions, which means the transfer process is easily streamlined.
Visit our University Partnerships page to learn more.
As a member of the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP), JJC offers many study abroad opportunities around the world for students of any major. Destinations include Japan, Costa Rica, England, France and more!
At JJC, you can choose to study abroad during the fall, spring or summer semesters. All students who want to study abroad should fill out an application and have it completed by the deadlines below.
All career information sourced from: https://www.onetonline.org/
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13,474 | 1,404 |
| 2024 | 13,623 | |
| 2025 | 13,741 | |
| 2026 | 13,835 | |
| 2027 | 13,908 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $47,000.16 | $67,508.53 |
| 25 | $57,938.13 | |
| 50 | $67,508.53 | |
| 75 | $83,679.76 | |
| 90 | $105,568.43 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 0.41 |
| A Certificate | 0.91 |
| Some College | 0.41 |
| An Associate Degree | 17.85 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 54.59 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 25.84 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 0.00 |
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72,288 | 7,145 |
| 2024 | 73,017 | |
| 2025 | 73,652 | |
| 2026 | 74,233 | |
| 2027 | 74,826 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $31,109.05 | $54,992.19 |
| 25 | $39,285.51 | |
| 50 | $54,992.19 | |
| 75 | $69,239.70 | |
| 90 | $84,078.06 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 42.60 |
| A Certificate | 50.25 |
| Some College | 5.78 |
| An Associate Degree | 1.37 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 0.00 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 0.00 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 0.00 |
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64,591 | 5,598 |
| 2024 | 65,606 | |
| 2025 | 66,447 | |
| 2026 | 67,170 | |
| 2027 | 67,770 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $50,696.69 | $92,995.89 |
| 25 | $69,399.13 | |
| 50 | $92,995.89 | |
| 75 | $129,334.47 | |
| 90 | $186,040.98 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 5.00 |
| A Certificate | 0.00 |
| Some College | 0.00 |
| An Associate Degree | 5.00 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 90.00 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 0.00 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 0.00 |
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,202 | 714 |
| 2024 | 7,301 | |
| 2025 | 7,385 | |
| 2026 | 7,456 | |
| 2027 | 7,514 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $41,454.40 | $68,432.00 |
| 25 | $49,441.59 | |
| 50 | $68,432.00 | |
| 75 | $88,275.20 | |
| 90 | $113,235.20 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 22.02 |
| A Certificate | 32.27 |
| Some College | 0.00 |
| An Associate Degree | 45.71 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 0.00 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 0.00 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 0.00 |
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,257 | 233 |
| 2024 | 2,282 | |
| 2025 | 2,296 | |
| 2026 | 2,310 | |
| 2027 | 2,322 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $50,173.67 | $76,964.50 |
| 25 | $61,792.85 | |
| 50 | $76,964.50 | |
| 75 | $100,960.68 | |
| 90 | $130,308.52 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 10.83 |
| A Certificate | 31.72 |
| Some College | 7.33 |
| An Associate Degree | 29.83 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 10.97 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 5.59 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 3.72 |
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,500 | 544 |
| 2024 | 4,638 | |
| 2025 | 4,747 | |
| 2026 | 4,846 | |
| 2027 | 4,931 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $47,719.72 | $72,700.99 |
| 25 | $59,210.11 | |
| 50 | $72,700.99 | |
| 75 | $89,291.88 | |
| 90 | $109,817.18 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 21.64 |
| A Certificate | 1.25 |
| Some College | 36.92 |
| An Associate Degree | 25.54 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 14.65 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 0.00 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 0.00 |
| Employment (Regional) | Annual Openings | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32,137 | 3,636 |
| 2024 | 32,612 | |
| 2025 | 32,994 | |
| 2026 | 33,320 | |
| 2027 | 33,601 | |
| Annual Earnings (By Percentile) | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $36,618.71 | $54,824.38 |
| 25 | $44,469.25 | |
| 50 | $54,824.38 | |
| 75 | $66,892.65 | |
| 90 | $87,578.14 | |
| Education Attainment Levels (By Percent) | |
|---|---|
| A High School Diploma Or Less | 74.38 |
| A Certificate | 11.64 |
| Some College | 11.28 |
| An Associate Degree | 1.75 |
| A Bachelor's Degree | 0.94 |
| A Master's Or Professional Degree | 0.00 |
| A Doctoral Degree Or More | 0.00 |
