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Careers in Leading Industries

The Greater Austin area has a booming job market. Many of the highest-paying and fastest-growing careers are in skilled occupations that require industry-specific training. The good news is — you can get that training with an associate degree! If you’re the kind of person who tackles a job with tools, gadgets, and good planning, consider these occupations. Explore our career list below. Then let us help you earn your degree so that you can get started in a new career.

Capital IDEA’s degree options lead to occupations that offer:
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  • Advanced Manufacturing Technician

    Degree Type: Associate Degree of Applied Science

    Field: Manufacturing

    County: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell

    Badges: Austin Community College,

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  • Automotive Technician

    Degree Type: Associate Degree

    Field: Applied Technology

    County: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell

    Badges: Austin Community College, Tools & Uniform Included,

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  • CAD – Computer Aided Design (Drafters)

    Degree Type: Associate Degree

    Field: Design & Technology

    County: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell

    Badges: Austin Community College,

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  • Electronics Technician

    Degree Type: Associate Degree

    Field: Applied Technology

    County: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell

    Badges: Austin Community College,

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  • Geospatial Engineering (Land Surveyor)

    Degree Type: Associate Degree

    Field: Applied Technology

    County: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell

    Badges: Austin Community College,

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  • Heating, Ventilation
    & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

    Degree Type: Associate Degree

    Field: Applied Technology

    County: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell

    Badges: Austin Community College,

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  • Power Technology

    Degree Type: Associate Degree

    Field: Applied Technology

    County: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell

    Badges: Austin Community College,

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  • Renewable Energy Technician

    Degree Type: Associate Degree

    Field: Applied Technology

    County: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell

    Badges: Austin Community College,

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  • Utility Lineworker

    Degree Type: Associate Degree

    Field: Applied Technology

    County: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell

    Badges: Austin Community College,

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