Industrial Maintenance and Electrical Micro-Pathway
Get the skills you need for industrial maintenance careers through short-term, hands-on training designed with employers in mind. Micro-pathways are built to help students gain job-ready skills quickly, often in less than a year, while leaving room to continue building credentials over time.
What is a Micro-Pathway?
A micro-pathway is a fast, skills-based training option that helps students prepare for in-demand jobs. It combines short, focused learning experiences that can lead to employment and continued education.

Why Choose this Pathway?
The Industrial Maintenance & Electrical Systems pathway brings together skills used across several industrial careers. Because these jobs share many of the same basics, students can build a strong foundation in mechanical, electrical, and safety skills that apply to more than one role.
Skills You Will Build
Students in this pathway can develop skills in:
- Mechanical inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance.
- Reading electrical schematics and using electrical measurement tools.
- Workplace safety and OSHA-aligned practices.
- Advanced automation, sensors, drives, and control systems.
Training Options
This micro-pathway can connect students to these aligned offerings:
- Foundations of Electrical Systems
- Foundations of Mechanical Systems
- Foundations of Industrial Maintenance Systems
Careers You Can Prepare For
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic
- Maintains and repairs factory and production equipment.
- Maintenance and Repair Worker
- Handles general repair and upkeep in industrial settings.
- Industrial Electrician
- Works with electrical systems, controls, and industrial equipment.
About AdvanceNC
This pathway is part of AdvanceNC, a regional workforce effort that connects colleges, employers, and training opportunities in advanced manufacturing. AdvanceNC is working to develop standardized micro-pathways that help students move into jobs faster and support local workforce needs.
