The Biotechnology Bridge program at Madison College will provide you the tools you need to begin your dream job working in a scientific laboratory in one year.

The biotech program includes:

• Introductory classes in math and science
• Free academic support classes
• A Biotechnology Laboratory Support diploma – recognized and demanded by biotech companies
• 12 college credits in bioscience and chemistry, which significantly decrease the time needed to obtain an associate’s degree in biotechnology.

Upon completion, you may choose to pursue studies in:

• Enter a biotechnology laboratory technician associate’s program
• A biotechnology baccalaureate program

According to a recent graduate survey, the average entry-level annual pay range for construction/remodeling is $22,000 to $35,000 plus benefits. Earning potential in this field can reach $50,000 or more in three to five years.

The Construction Essentials Bridge program provides students the opportunity to:

• Review math, English and computer skills before beginning your first college course.
• Complete the 6-credit Construction Essentials Certificate.
• Take academic support classes in reading, writing and mathematics during your first semester of college.
• Receive intensive academic and career advising support while you are enrolled in your first semester of college.
   

The Construction Essentials Certificate consists of four courses:

• Workplace Safety
• Workplace Communication for Industry
• Applied Math for Construction
• Fundamentals of Construction

On average, students who complete industrial maintenance advanced degrees at Madison College earn between $18.80/hour and $27.00/hour. Jobs in this field are in high demand, so enroll today.

The Industrial Maintenance Bridge program will help you:

• Build skills in technology, math and communication.
• Complete the 7-credit Industrial Maintenance Essentials Certificate.
   

Put the credits earned in your certificate towards an advanced degree, such as:

• Industrial Maintenance Technician (two-year technical diploma)
• Industrial Mechanic (one-year technical diploma)
• Industrial Mechanic—HVAC (one-year technical diploma)

The Hospitality Bridge program at Madison College provides you the chance to:

• Review math, English, reading and computer skills before beginning your first college class.
• Earn a 9-credit technical diploma as a Hospitality Assistant.
• All credits count toward the one-year Hospitality Specialist technical diploma and/or the two-year Hospitality Management associate degree.
• Receive intensive academic and career advising support.
   

The Hospitality Assistant technical diploma consists of three courses:

• Exploring Hospitality
• Business Communication
• Oral/Interpersonal Communication 
   

With 9 credits, you can get a job as a:

• Concierge
• Host or Hostess
• Front Desk
• Housekeeping
• Maintenance
• Shuttle/Transportation

Do you have an interest in becoming an administrative professional?

The Administrative Professional Bridge program allows you the opportunity to:

• Review math, English, reading and computer skills before beginning your first college class.
• Receive intensive academic and career advising support.
• Earn multiple credentials in three semesters.
   

Build your administrative skills with these essential one-credit courses:

• Outlook
• Keyboard Skillbuilding
• Customer Contact Skills
   

Go on to earn multiple credentials:

• Microsoft Office technical diploma
• Office Assistant technical diploma
• Administrative Professional associate degree
   

With 13 credits, you can get a job as:

• Word Processing Presentations Specialist
• Office Clerk
• Data Entry Specialist

The Medical Administrative Specialist Bridge program provides you the opportunity to:

• Review math, English, reading and computer skills before beginning your first college class.
• Receive intensive academic and career advising support.
• Earn multiple credentials in three semesters.
   

Build your medical administrative skills at MATC with these essential courses:

• Outlook (1 credit)
• Keyboard Skillbuilding (1 credit)
• Customer Contact Skills (1 credit)
• Medical Language for the Business Professional 1 (2 credits)

Go on to earn multiple credentials:

• Healthcare Receptionist technical diploma
• Medical Billing Specialist technical diploma
• Medical Administrative Specialist associate degree

With 21 credits, you can get a job as:

• Medical Billing Specialist
• Collections Analyst
• Patient Account Services
• Medical Receptionist
• Medical Appointment Scheduler
• Medical Customer Service Representative

Are you interested in working in a professional kitchen?

The Culinary Bridge program will give you the tools you need to work as a professional chef in less than one year.

The Culinary Bridge prepares you with:

• Introductory classes in reading, math, sanitation and food theory.
• Free academic support classes.
• An initial 14-credit diploma, which allows you to immediately enter the industry as a line cook or prep cook.
• Ability to continue with a one-year Culinary Production Specialist technical diploma, which allows you to work as a sous chef or garde manager.
• All courses are embedded within the two-year Culinary Arts associate degree.