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The manufacturing and engineering sectors are coming back all over the country, especially in Michigan. Jobs are being created— but only for those who are prepared with the right skills. Today, more than 60% of all manufacturing jobs require advanced training and education and over 300,000 technology jobs sit unfilled across the U.S. That's why Baker College of Jackson is introducing four new programs in some of the most in-demand engineering/technology career fields available today.
 CNC OPERATOR – CERTIFICATE
This program prepares individuals to apply technical
knowledge and skills to operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools.
Students will perform machining functions such as cutting, drilling, shaping,
and finishing products and component parts. Graduates from this program will
enter a high-demand field with the skills required for a potentially high-paying
position and successful career.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY - ASSOCIATE DEGREE
In this program, you will gain the essential Computer
Numerical Control (CNC) knowledge and experience needed to operate today’s
technologically advanced manufacturing lathes, turning centers, mills, routers,
and other machines. In the second year, you will receive advanced software
training in Mastercam, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks, preparing you to design new
products and write CNC programs to manufacture them.
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY - ASSOCIATE DEGREE
The Mechanical Technology program is designed to prepare
students for employment in mechanical design, manufacturing, and production
industries. Emphasis is placed on computer-aided design (CAD) along with the mathematical
and communication skills required to function effectively as part of an
engineering team. This program provides the foundation courses in science and
mathematics leading graduates to a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering,
which can be completed in three additional years.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - BACHELOR DEGREE
In the Mechanical Engineering program, you learn how to apply the
fundamentals of engineering science to practical problems using inventive
design, analysis and synthesis of mechanical components, systems, and tools. To
complete the program in four years, you may have the opportunity to test out of
some beginning courses. As an evening program, it provides working adults the opportunity
to earn an engineering degree while continuing to work full-time.
For a complete list
of available Engineering/Technology programs, click here.
 Individuals interested in pursuing an education in a technical
field while earning a paycheck from a participating employer are invited to
apply for the Michigan
Advanced Technician Training (MAT²) program!
MAT2 provides students with an opportunity to earn an associate
degree at a participating community college, while gaining real-world, hands-on
training in the high-tech, in-demand fields of Mechatronics, Information
Technology, and Technical Product Design.
There are two more informational sessions coming up this month:
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Thursday, June 26: MAT2 Information
Session at Macomb Community College. Sign-in at 5:30 p.m., presentation runs
from 6pm-7pm.
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Monday, June 30: MAT2 Information Session
at Oakland Community College: Sign-in at 5:30 p.m., presentation runs from
6pm-7pm.
MAT2 administrators will be on hand to discuss
program development, occupations offered, and the application and selection process.
Both events are open to the public and no registration is necessary!
As a reminder, student application deadline is Friday, July
11.
More information can be found at www.mitalent.org/mat2.
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 WCC’s IGNITE program offers accelerated certificate
programs in information technology designed to train students for jobs in
high-demand information technology fields. With funding provided by a $2.9
million U.S. Department of Labor Grant, the IGNITE program offers certificates
comprised of traditional classroom studies blended with online learning.
Students can prepare for high-demand careers in Computer
Technology with certification training in Linux/Unix Systems, Java Programming,
and Microsoft Technology Associate. Courses are offered online and on
campus to meet busy schedules. All content taught is linked to industry
best practices. Click here for more information
on Washtenaw Community College’s IGNITE program.
Truck Drivers are in high-demand in Michigan! Here is a list of several training programs available to get started in this career.
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Baker College - The Truck Driving program
prepares you for an entry-level position as a local or long-distance driver of
tractor trailers, heavy trucks, dump trucks, and tankers.
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Driving For America - Driving for America takes
great care to help find the very best career opportunities for each individual
student. We conduct thorough assessments to calculate previous
transportation/logistics experience, career aspirations and career needs to
match you with employers for the best culture fit.
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Tri Area Driving School - What better time to start
thinking about getting training in truck driving! The transportation industry
currently has an unprecedented demand for commercial drivers. In fact, hundreds
of major companies have thousands of openings right now for highly trained
truck driving professionals. Most feature exceptional compensation packages,
including excellent pay, full medical, life and dental insurance, impressive
401(k) retirement plans, paid vacations and much more!
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Mid Michigan Community College - The objectives of the
commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B Training Program at Mid Michigan
Community College are to train drivers in the theory and practical application
of driving commercial vehicles, and to increase the employment possibilities of
persons who have never driven commercially and wish to enter this rewarding
occupation.
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US Truck Driver Training School, Inc. - Truck
Driver Training is something that we take great pride in, and helping
individuals acquire a skill that can lead to a lucrative career in the
transportation industry for years to come is our number one goal.
July 17th – MDOT YDMP College and Transportation
Career Choice Fair
June 27th-28th – 2014 M.A.R.C. Robotics
Competition
August 27th -- Michigan Virtual Career Fair
October 3rd -- 2014 Summit - Closing the Stem Talent Gap
Please email CareerLiaison@michigan.org
if you have any questions.
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