The Computer-Aided Design and Drafting career pathway prepares students for challenging and interesting careers in drafting and related careers in the fields of architecture and construction, manufacturing,surveying and engineering.
VALEES member high school programs align with the Computer-Aided Design / Drafting program at Waubonsee Community College.
Employment in CAD / Drafting may be in a wide range of fields such as architectural or civil drafter, mechanical drafter, and electrical or electronics drafter. Earnings may range from a median annual income of $46,000 for an architectural drafter to $52,000 for an electrical drafter. Salaries may range from $29,000-$80,000 a year.
VALEES member schools with CAD / Drafting programs are:
- Batavia H.S.
- East Aurora H.S.
- Geneva H.S.
- Indian Valley Vocational Center
- Oswego and Oswego East H.S.
- West Aurora H.S.
- Yorkville H.S.
Career Cruising provides additional career information that will be helpful in planning a career pathway. If you have not yet used Career Cruising, it will be helpful to talk with your school counselor for free access to this valuable online career planning tool.
