RPCC is in the process of developing comprehensive steel training program*. Students can begin their steel industry training pathway by completing one of four Certificate of Technical Studies programs already available at RPCC and participating LCTC institutions (Industrial Maintenance-Millwright, Electrical Technology*, Instrumentation Technology, and Process Technology). After pathway certificate completion, students will transition into specialized steel industry training (under development)*.

The program* is designed to create clear, accessible pathways into high-demand careers in the steel industry while strengthening the regional talent pipeline. The program will include multiple entry points and specializations, offering students an opportunity to customize training to meet future employment and career demands. 

Learn more about the pathway on the Steel Training Pathway page.

*Note: Off-campus instructional site and training program are subject to applicable state and accreditor approval processes.

Step 1: Complete the Interest Form

Sign up to learn more and stay informed as this program moves forward.

Step 2: Select Your Certificate Pathway

The program will include multiple entry points and specializations, offering students an opportunity to customize training to meet future employment and career demands. The training programs highlighted as steel pathways at RPCC include the following: 

• Industrial Maintenance (Millwright II, Certificate of Technical Studies)
• Electrical Technology (Electrical II, Certificate of Technical Studies)*
• Instrumentation Technology (Instrumentation Helper II, Certificate of Technical Studies)
• Process Technology (Process Technology Support Technician, Certificate of Technical Studies)

Step 3: Complete your Application to RPCC (if not currently enrolled)

To learn more about applying to RPCC, visit our Steps to Enroll page. 

Students starting at one of the participating LCTC colleges should contact their college of choice for admissions information.

Any training completed prior to enrollment will be considered by RPCC's transfer articulation process if completed at a higher education institution and recorded as credit on a transcript. Other completed training or work experience may be considered for credit based on RPCC's Credit for Validated Skills/Learning and Prior Assessment (Policy 1.023)

The training program will be part of an existing RPCC degree program (a concentration). Final approval of the program will be subject to applicable state and accreditor approval processes.

The training programs highlighted as steel pathways at RPCC include the following: 

• Industrial Maintenance (Millwright II, Certificate of Technical Studies)
   
• Electrical Technology (Electrical II, Certificate of Technical Studies)*
   
• Instrumentation Technology (Instrumentation Helper II, Certificate of Technical Studies)
   
• Process Technology (Process Technology Support Technician, Certificate of Technical Studies)

*Pending SACSCOC approval

The certificate pathways (Electrical Technology*, Industrial Maintenance-Millwright, Instrumentation Technology, and Process Technology) may be completed at any RPCC campus or high school dual enrollment partner location. RPCC has also identified partner LCTC institutions where similar training is offered. Steel-specific training under development beyond the pathway certificates will utilize specialized equipment designed for installation at the new RPCC Hyundai Training Center**. Certain courses may require utilization of labs located at the RPCC Hyundai Training Center based on availability of associated equipment.

*Pending SACSCOC approval
**Training center and program subject to applicable state and accreditor approval processes.

The RPCC Hyundai Training Center* and the program will be on the application when all state and accreditor approvals are in place. For now, students may choose any RPCC location to begin certificate training pathways.

It is anticipated that completers of the training program* currently under development will be prepared for entry level roles in the steel production field. While RPCC cannot guarantee employment, the Career Success Office will be available to support employment activities as students prepare to transition from training to career. 

*Subject to applicable state and accreditor approval processes.

While internships are not currently available, we are actively exploring future internship opportunities in steel manufacturing as the industry expands in our region.

Construction is progressing, and we look forward to opening the doors in January of 2028*.

*Subject to applicable state and accreditor approval processes.