Traci Hallmann did not always want to be a welder. Before moving to the Upper Peninsula with her husband, she worked in plastic injection manufacturing. Once they had moved, she realized there were few job opportunities for that method of manufacturing in the area. At the time, Traci’s husband was enrolled in Bay College’s welding program. One day, she saw her husband welding out in the...

Develop Expertise, Learn Challenging Skills, and Gain Hands-On Experience.  Careers in professional skilled trades are expected to rise faster than the national average. Companies from a variety of industries are looking for different technicians, welders, and operations managers to work for them. Bay College offers up-to-date technology that will help set students on the path to a dynamic...

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By: Mike Gardner with contributions by Kathryn Capodilupo In today’s world, automotive service technicians who have received formal education at a post-secondary institution have an upper edge in employment. Bay College’s Associates in Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology will help students gain the skills and knowledge they need to not only succeed, but stand out. Bay’s...

Students in Bay College’s new Mechatronics and Robotics Systems Associate in Applied Science degree will also be receiving industry recognition. The College was recently recognized as an Educational Certified Training Institution for FANUC America’s Certified Education Robotics Training (CERT) program. For almost 30 years, FANUC Robotics America Corporation has been the leader in...