Paid summer internships (subject to availability) may be arranged for superior students to gain experience with area companies. This on-the-job experience gives students an opportunity to apply what they have learned in the classrooms and laboratories.

Program Highlights

• Basic Manufacturing Techniques
• Computer Aid Manufacturing
• Computer Aided Drawing
• Computer Literacy
• Electronics
• Robotics
• Welding
• Machining

Head Start on Associate Degrees in:

• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Manufacturing, testing, trouble-shooting, sales, and field service of electronic, computer, and electrical systems.
  
• Mechanical/Engineering & Technology
  Production and manufacturing techniques, management strategies, and principles of engineering design preparing graduates for employment in manufacturing, mechanical design, and quality control.
  
• Technical Study
  The Associate of Technical Study is designed to help students to prepare individually for specialized technical occupations.

Personal Qualities:

• Be self-motivated/self starter
• Organized
• Have a mechanical aptitude

Equipment Students Will Use

• Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine
• Lathes and Drill Presses
• Milling Machine
• Precision Measuring Equipment
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Robots
• Computers

TECH PREP Acceptance Guidelines
For acceptance into the Engineering Industrial TECH PREP program, you should have:

• a strong interest in engineering or manufacturing
• Junior status at your high school
• “C” average or better in Algebra and Science
• 2.5 or better overall Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Recommendation of high school Counselor or Principal
• Interest in post-secondary technical education

Final acceptance through an interview with TECH PREP staff members and acceptable scores on College Placement Tests.