It’s the things we take for granted that can disrupt our lives the most when they stop working. It takes wits and practical know-how to keep the things we depend on working, moving, and growing.
The Trades, Transportation, and Energy Pathway at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) equips you with the tools you need for a rewarding career making things happen, in fields like:
…and more.
There’s no substitute for practical experience and hands-on training. The Trades, Transportation, and Energy Pathway is built around the idea that the best way to learn to do something is to do it.
You’ll hone your skills in state-of-the-art training facilities that simulate the real-world experiences you’ll run into on the job.
The Center for Trades and Energy Training is fully equipped for hands-on, high-tech training, including welding simulators, HVAC labs, and more. The Center for Transportation Training features its own, MVA-certified testing course and examiners, as well as a simulator that prepares commercial driving students to handle a wide variety of environmental and weather conditions and hazards at any time of the year.
Flexible Learning OptionsCSM offers a wide variety of flexible learning options to fit your goals and needs:
No matter where you are in life—recent high school graduate, mid-career, re-entering the workforce, returning to school, or a parent—you can build the schedule that’s right for you, your life, and your goals.
Education doesn’t start or end in a classroom. CSM’s Credit for Prior Learning recognizes what you already know by offering college credit for on-the-job training, military service, licensures, certifications, apprenticeships, and more.
Programs in the Trades, Transportation, and Energy Pathway are built to get you to work fast, in high-demand fields that offer flexibility, stability, and opportunity.
Careers in the skilled trades offer great wages and reliable employment, working in a variety of environments as you diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues with your technical knowledge and expertise.
Meanwhile, qualified commercial drivers are sorely needed: Local, regional, and national employers regularly recruit CSM students directly out of the program.
Discover the right academic or professional track to reach your goals. The Trades, Transportation, and Energy Pathway at CSM offers educational options ranging from workforce development certificate training programs to traditional associate degrees.
Your future in trades, transportation, and energy starts today. Contact our admissions team to learn more about scheduling, financial aid, and finding the pathway that matches your dreams.
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