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High School: Career Tech Programs: Engineering Tech

Engineering Technician

Manufacturing Industry:  Engineering Tech TECH PREP

Collaborative Program of EHOVE Career Center and BGSU/Firelands College

   Program Highlights:

• Invent, design, and produce solutions for complex engineering challenges from concept to completion

• Explore mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering using math and science

• Experience advanced Robotics, Electronics, Computer Aided Design, and Computer Aided Machining technologies

    

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:

  • Self-motivated/Self-starter
  • Organized
  • 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 determined through an interview with TECH PREP staff members and acceptable scores on College Placement Tests.

 

Instructors:

Steve Spriggs, Junior Instructor

sspriggs@ehove-jvs.k12.oh.us

Jim McIntyre, Senior Instructor

jmcintyr@ehove-jvs.k12.oh.us

 

419-499-4663, 419-627-9665, or Toll Free 866-256-9707 

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Get Involved

Engineering Technician students will become members of Skills USA VICA, an association of trades and industry students. Skills USA VICA allows students to participate in competitive events, fund-raisers, community service projects and social chapter activities.

They can also become members of the award-winning Mavericks Team #2232.  The Mavericks participate in various regional FIRST Robotics competitions, and advanced to the national competition in 2007.

 


 

 

 
 

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