Prepare for a rewarding career in the manufacturing and service industries.
The Applied Technology Department will prepare you for great job opportunities in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating, Electronics, Mechatronics and Industrial Maintenance.
Why Applied Technology at GRCC?
Our programs focus on the application of high-tech production equipment, software and techniques to achieve cost savings and quality in the manufacturing, service and distribution industries.
Graduates can find a variety of employment opportunities in the areas of weld tech, facilities layout, process development, product development, quality control, technical sales and warehousing.
Graduates are eligible for articulation into a variety of baccalaureate degree programs.
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The education I received from GRCC allowed me to continue to pursue an education and achieve my professional goals with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a certificate in project management from Ferris State University.
Brad Pennock
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Leadership
Christopher Schell
Department Head
(616) 234-3339
Professional Support Staff
Katie Pena
Support Professional for Applied Technology, Manufacturing and Manufacturing Apprenticeships
(616) 234-3670
Faculty
David Feutz
Professor of HVAC
(616) 234-4558
Donald Steeby
Professor of HVACR
(616) 234-4837
Thomas Street
Assistant Professor
(616) 234-3645
Patrick VanOtteren
Assistant Professor
(616) 234-3722
Adjunct Faculty
Max Buhler
Instructor
Gregory Fessenden
Instructor
Timothy Schott
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