recognizes Manufacturing Month
91福利社 plays a key role in preparing tomorrow檚 workforce for the challenges and opportunities that await in 91福利社檚 high-demand career fields, including the dynamic advanced manufacturing sector. During October, Manufacturing Month, the college recognizes the students, alumni, employers and community partners contributing to the region檚 unprecedented advanced manufacturing growth.
During the 2023-24 academic year, awarded approximately 1,375 credentials from its advanced manufacturing programs. The programs awarding the most credentials included electrical technology, welding, and industrial maintenance. Other advanced manufacturing programs include engineering and electronics technology, air conditioning technology, computer aided drafting and design, and computerized manufacturing and machining.
advanced manufacturing programs each offer degrees as well as multiple shorter-term certificates and diplomas. Students may earn a certificate or diploma as a stand-alone credential, or they may 渟tack these credentials as they work toward a degree.
Currently, about 600 students are enrolled in advanced manufacturing programs at .
淎dvanced manufacturing skills are in higher demand than ever before, and we檙e very proud to work with our region檚 employers to ensure our students are prepared to succeed in the industry, said Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Dr. Telly Sellars. 淚n addition to aligning with employers needs, 檚 advanced manufacturing instructors are among the very best, and the college continues to focus on helping prospective students understand the incredible career opportunities available in manufacturing.
Earlier this year, launched the Advanced Manufacturing Accelerator Project, supported by a $1.9 million U.S. Department of Education Rural Postsecondary Economic
Development grant.
The project is developing new pathways that lead middle and high school students to
advanced manufacturing programs, then internships, and ultimately local careers.
Most recently, AMAP hosted 120 area high school students at 檚 bi-annual Advanced
Manufacturing Career Days event.
To learn more about advanced manufacturing programs, visit the program finder. New classes begin Jan. 13, and financial aid is still available. Plus, all advanced manufacturing programs are eligible for the , which could make a degree tuition-free.
