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, which includes our pre-apprenticeships in computer numerical control (CNC) machinist, electrician, manufacturing specialist (semiconductor) and construction general.
This event is a great opportunity for students, parents and counselors to learn about GCU’s Center for Workforce Development, which includes our pre-apprenticeships in computer numerical control (CNC) machinist, electrician, manufacturing specialist (semiconductor) and construction general.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
• Learn more about GCU’s skilled trades programs
• 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
• 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 Electricians: If you’re an aspiring electrician who seeks the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue work in the electrical field, this certificate program might be for you. It offers a focused curriculum that combines theoretical foundations with practical training.
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.
Manufacturing Specialist Pathway: Train for high-tech semiconductor roles with GCU and TSMC’s one-semester 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.
General Construction Pathway: Sponsored by McCarthy, this two-semester industry-funded pathway is designed to prepare you for direct entry into skilled trade apprenticeships, such as civil, electrical and mechanical & plumbing, with academic support, hands-on experience and exposure to industry professionals.
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.
Manufacturing Specialist Pathway: Train for high-tech semiconductor roles with GCU and TSMC’s one-semester 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.
General Construction Pathway: Sponsored by McCarthy, this two-semester industry-funded pathway is designed to prepare you for direct entry into skilled trade apprenticeships, such as civil, electrical and mechanical & plumbing, with academic support, hands-on experience and exposure to industry professionals.
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
