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Industrial Technology & Trades

If you like working with your hands, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work in the real world, this pathway is for you. Careers in the trades and industrial fields, like welding, construction, diesel, and heavy equipment operation, offer strong job prospects, great pay, and the chance to build something that matters. Here, you’ll find resources to explore your options, gain experience, and get connected to employers who need your skills. Let’s get to work! 

This Pathway Will Help You… 

  • Explore Opportunities: Job and internship listings, skill-building programs, and career spotlight videos to help you discover what’s out there. 
  • Connect & Get Involved: Student organizations, professional associations, degree and certificate programs that align with your career interests. 
  • Get Career-Ready: Sample resumes, interview guidance, and advice blogs with tips from career coaches and professionals. 
  • Be Informed: UM graduate outcome data and labor market insights to inform your direction. 

Where to Access Career Support

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Missoula College

Missoula College students have access to targeted career resources, coaching, and events through Missoula College Career Services.

All UM Students

All UM students have access to career resources, coaching, and events through ELCS. 

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Our Outcomes

This page provides a snapshot of University of Montana student career outcomes at graduation. This information is collected from student graduation surveys and public online data sources starting just prior to graduation until 6 months following graduation in accordance with standards set by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

The response rates across years exhibit significant variability.  Data presented may not accurately reflect the characteristics of the entire graduating population.

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  • Experiential Learning Participation
  • Employment Industry
  • Employment Function
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

NACE’s First-Destination Survey captures information regarding how new college graduates fare in their careers within six months of graduation. The annual initiative provides data on the outcomes associated with a college education on a national scale.

Contact & Location

Phone
(406) 243-2022
Email
elcs@umontana.edu
Address

Aber Hall, 2nd Floor
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm