Trades Night
Explore GCU’s skilled trade opportunities.
Grand Canyon University is excited to invite you to our Trades Night event!
This event is a great opportunity for students, parents and counselors to learn about GCU’s Center for Workforce Development programs and pathways that help get students one step closer to a hands-on career.
This event is a great opportunity for students, parents and counselors to learn about GCU’s Center for Workforce Development programs and pathways that help get students one step closer to a hands-on career.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
• Learn more about GCU’s skilled trades programs and pathways
• Explore GCU’s campus and industry facilities
• Meet with admissions representatives and course instructors
• Register on the spot for courses
• Learn more about GCU’s skilled trades programs and pathways
• Explore GCU’s campus and industry facilities
• Meet with admissions representatives and course instructors
• Register on the spot for courses
Featured Programs and Pathways
Undergraduate Certificate for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinists: This program is designed to prepare you with hands-on skills in mechanics, math, metal properties and precision manufacturing while building your understanding of machine setup, operation and maintenance, leading to careers creating high-tech components for industries like aerospace, defense, medical devices and semiconductors.
Completion Time: 1 Semester
Undergraduate Certificate in Construction: This program is designed to prepare you for entry into the skilled trades through hands-on construction training, industry access and career-focused coursework, while giving you exposure to electrical, civil, mechanical and plumbing, HVAC and concrete trades before choosing a specialization in your second semester.
Completion Time: 2 Semesters
Manufacturing Specialist Pathway: Train for high-tech semiconductor roles with GCU and TSMC Arizona's industry funded pathway, where you’ll learn to run automated systems, solve real-time issues and keep production moving on the clean room floor and in the command center.
Completion Time: 11 Weeks
Completion Time: 1 Semester
Undergraduate Certificate in Construction: This program is designed to prepare you for entry into the skilled trades through hands-on construction training, industry access and career-focused coursework, while giving you exposure to electrical, civil, mechanical and plumbing, HVAC and concrete trades before choosing a specialization in your second semester.
Completion Time: 2 Semesters
Manufacturing Specialist Pathway: Train for high-tech semiconductor roles with GCU and TSMC Arizona's industry funded pathway, where you’ll learn to run automated systems, solve real-time issues and keep production moving on the clean room floor and in the command center.
Completion Time: 11 Weeks
Schedule of Events
5:15-5:30PM
Check in
5:30-6:15PM
Presentation and Q&A
6:15-6:30PM
Tour of Facility (Phoenix only)
6:30-7PM
Open Registration
