Take a New Direction with MSC's Precision Machining Program

Looking for a new direction for a better career? Check out the Maricopa Skill Center Precision Machining program!

Maricopa Skill Center offers two machining certificates, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining and Manual Machining.  

Program details: 

Precision Machining is a clock hour program; students are in class at least six hours a day, Monday-Thursday. CNC Machining takes about 12 months to complete and cost approximately $7,331. The Manual Machining certificate takes about eight and a half months and the estimated cost is $5,153. 

MSC's machining program is currently housed on GateWay Community College's campus, 108 N. 40th Street, Phoenix. 

What the students learn: 

MSC allows students a unique hands-on approach to learn the skills they will need to use in the Precision Machining industry.

CNC Machining

While in the course, students learn how to work in teams to efficiently convert raw materials into durable goods by using computer-controlled machines and various tools. Students work mainly with aluminum and learn how to operate CNC lathes and mills, maintain machines and read blueprints.

Manual Machining

The program provides students with the training to work in teams to efficiently convert raw materials into durable goods by using manual machines and various tools. Students learn how to operate lathes and mills, maintain machines and read blueprints.

Certificates:

The CNC certificate provides graduates with NIMS Level-1 certification in Safety, CNC Mill and CNC Lathe. Graduates of Manual Machining receive a NIMS Level-1 certification in Safety, Manual Mill and Manual Lathe.

After graduation: 

CNC students can look forward to jobs as a CNC machinist, computer-controlled machine tool operator, lathe and turning machine tool setter or an operator and tender. 

Manual Machining graduates can go into a career as a manual machinist, lathe and tuning machine tool setter, milling machine setter, or a drilling and boring machine tool setter. 

Graduates of the CNC Machining programs have had a good success rate in landing jobs in the machining industry while in the course or upon graduation. 

Find out more! Call 602.238.4350. Visit the website. Public tours are available 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Take a New Direction with MSC's Construction Trades Program

Looking at a new direction for a better career? Check out the Maricopa Skill Center Construction Trades program!

Program details: 

Construction Trades is a clock hour program; students are in class at least six hours a day, Monday-Thursday. Times of completion vary from four to six months depending on the certificate of choice

What the students learn: 

MSC allows students a unique hands-on approach to learn the skills they will need to use in the construction industry. The school offers four certificates in Construction Trades.

Electrical

During the program, students will learn about electricity, manual and power tools, installation, and NEC code standards.

Rough Carpentry

Throughout the course, students learn a basic overall training, which is applicable for residential building to commercial construction or remodeling work.

Plumbing

Students in the program will learn about leaking fixtures, faucets, pipes, clogged drains and handle septic problems.

Solar Photovoltaic

While in the program, students learn how to properly install solar panels, including the electrical components needed. It is a growing field with a high demand.

Certificates:

All Construction Trade certificates provide graduates with Level-1 NCCER certifications.

After graduation: 

Students can look forward to jobs as an apprentice electrician/plumber/carpenter, or a solar installer.

Find out more! Call 602.238.4350. Visit the website. Public tours are available 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Take a New Direction with MSC's Welding Program

Looking at a new direction of a better career? Check out the Maricopa Skill Center Welding program!

Welding is the process of joining together (metal pieces or parts) by heating the surfaces to the point of melting using a blowtorch, electric arc, or other means, and uniting them by pressing, hammering, etc. Students in the Welding program can learn various types of processes to prepare them for work in this industry.

Program details: 

Welding is a clock hour program; times for completion vary from 4 to 17.5 months depending on the number and type of processes certificates a student chooses. Day and night classes are available. Students are in class at least five hours a day, Monday-Friday.

What the students learn: 

MSC allows students a unique hands-on approach to learn the skills they will need to use in the welding industry. The program goes hand-in-hand by standards and practices outlined by the American Welding Society. Students have the opportunity to learn four welding processes.

TIG Welder

TIG welding process is where students learn to weld products made of alloys such as aluminum and stainless steel.

ARC Welder

ARC welding process is used to fit and tack metal on construction equipment, pipe systems, automobiles, ships, buildings and bridges.

FLUX-CORE Welder

Flux-Core welding is a process to fit and tack assemblies including construction equipment, pipe systems, ships, buildings, and bridges, using heavier materials.

MIG Welder

MIG welding will teach students how to weld any application using thinner and lighter materials in its construction.

Certificates:

Certificates can be earned in any combination of four processes in welding. Students can earn one certificate or can do a combination of two, three or four. There is also an opportunity if a student chooses to do a three combination of welding processes where they can elect to do an introduction into pipe welding. MSC only offers the intro to pipe welding when the student takes a three-process combination.

After graduation: 

Students can look forward to jobs in large or small shops, manufacturing facilities, marine and watercraft industries and construction sites.

Find out more! Call 602.238.4350. Visit the website.

Public tours are available 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Take a New Direction with MSC's Customer Service Program

Looking for a new direction with your career? Check out the Maricopa Skill Center Customer Service program!  

Students can earn a certificate as a Customer Service Representative. The program will provide training to better handle all types of customers and ensure the student can preform quality service in the business environment.  

Program details: 

Students are in class five hours a day Monday-Friday. It is approximately a six month long course which costs approximately $3,345.00.

What the students learn:

Students learn how to develop their skills as a customer service professional. Students work to improve their communication and listening skills. The course teaches how to respond to the customers needs, as well as grow technical and interpersonal skills to provide constant quality services.

After graduation:

The students can look forward to careers as a customer service representative, account manager, client service representatives or a call service representative. Salaries range from $9.70 to $21.36.

Other Certificate Options:

MSC is also home to a Retail Representative certificate and a Travel and Tourism certificate. The retail certificate will allow students to learn about the retail operations like merchandising, marketing, planning, organization and warehousing.

The certificate takes about seven and half months to complete with an estimated cost of $4,285.00.

The travel and tourism certificate provides students with computer reservation training, along with cruises and travel sales.

The program takes about 10 months with an estimated cost of $5,810.00.

Find out more! 

Talk with a student service specials in enroll in an MSC program. 

Call 602.238.4350. Visit the website.

Public tours are available 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Cosmetology Salon & Aesthetician Clinic on Campus

Look great without breaking the bank!

Did you know there is a full service Cosmetology Salon and Aesthetician Clinic open to the public at both of MSC's campuses? Customers are able to receive quality beauty services at reduced costs. Students are under the supervision of licensed instructors as they perform all work.

Services: 

Cosmetology Salon

Haircuts

Styling

Straightening

Coloring

Perms

Scalp Treatments

Hair Conditioning

Nails

Facials

Aesthetician Clinic

Facials

Body Treatments

Waxing

Makeup

Schedule appointment:

Call to schedule an appointment and ask about service rates. 

Main Campus 

1245 W. Buckeye Road

Phoenix, AZ 85034

(602) 392-5021

Northwest Campus

2931 W. Bell Road

Phoenix, AZ 85053

(602) 392-5021

Monthly promotions: 
The NWC Salon is offering 20% off of an updo or haircuts during the month of April. Also, the NWC salon is offering a free conditioning treatment with the purchase of a haircut. 

Sign up to learn about upcoming promotional deals! 

Become a student: 

If you are interested in becoming a licensed cosmetologist or aesthetician, stop by the NWC, 2931 W. Bell Rd., Phoenix, or the main campus, 1245 W. Buckeye Rd., Phoenix, to register or take a tour. Public tours are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.  

Students graduate from MSC with a certificate of completion and are prepared to take the State Board exam. 

The cosmetology program is approximately a 16.5 months long course. It is an estimated 1630 clock-hour program. 

MSC's aesthetician course is approximately 6.5 months long, an estimated 630 clock-hours. 

Students typically spend 5 hours a day Monday-Friday in school. There are day and evening sessions available for cosmetology. The aesthetician program is only offered during the day. 

Learn more about the program on the website.