McDowell Technical Community College is a public two-year institution located in Marion, serving McDowell County in the foothills of western North Carolina. The college is committed to workforce development and academic preparation for a county with a strong manufacturing base that includes furniture, textiles, and an expanding advanced manufacturing sector along the I-40 corridor. McDowell Tech offers a well-rounded set of industrial and technology programs including mechatronics engineering technology, computer-integrated machining, applied engineering technology, electrical systems technology, HVAC, automotive systems technology, and welding technology. Students may earn certificates, diplomas, and associate of applied science degrees in these fields as well as information technology, cybersecurity, software and web development, and business administration. The college partners with McDowell County's industrial employers and supports transfer through its associate in science pathway, channeling graduates into both local employment and further education.

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