Skilled Trades, Associate in Applied Science (SKTR)

Degree Awarded Career Degree
Division Workforce and Economic Development

Program Description

Effective: Spring 2021

The Skilled Trades Program is designed to serve individuals who have a background or interest in pursuing a skilled trade such as automotive, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, carpentry and welding and who desire to advance their career, through continued education, into a supervisory or management role. The program provides for up to 30 credits to be awarded toward the Associate in Applied Science Degree for a trade or technical certificate completed at the college and may include equivalent work or training experiences assessed as Credit for Prior Learning. The curriculum includes general education courses that will strengthen communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills essential to career advancement.

Career

Faculty Focus – Director of Advanced Technology Sherrod Watson recently celebrated 35 years with DCCC. He is currently a member of the team planning tech learning facilities for the new DCCC Southeast Campus in Upper Darby, set to open in Spring 2026. Watson holds a Bachelor of Science from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.

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