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You’ll have classes in numerical controls, machine shop practices, orientation to engineering and technologies, and introduction to computer aided manufacturing. In addition, you can learn in the field with a 3-credit cooperative education internship during your final semester.

Located in the heart of Michigan’s manufacturing hub, Macomb Community College (MCC) offers dynamic training programs designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing. MCC emphasizes hands-on learning in areas like robotics, CNC machining, and industrial design. Graduates leave with industry-recognized certifications, strong ties to local employers, and the ability to immediately contribute to the workforce.

This certificate is designed for students with little or no drafting experience who want to move into architectural graphics. The certificate includes learning computer applications, exploration of construction methods, knowledge of construction materials and a study of architectural history.

Job Corps’ Painting, Pre-Apprentice training program teaches students the skills like how to apply paint, stain and coatings to walls and ceilings, buildings, bridges or other items such as cars, jewelry and ceramics, use machinery to apply the paints or use scaffolding and raise ladders, fill holes and cracks with plaster and putty, and utilize simple math to calculate dimensions. This program specifically prepares students for a Registered Apprenticeship after graduation. Students who complete the Painting, Pre-Apprentice training program can earn industry-recognized credentials from organizations such as the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and certifications in construction safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metalworking industry.Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing providing the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in the welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.

Print Reading for Today is intended for all personnel who need to understand the meaning of drawings / prints. Emphasis is placed on understanding multi-view relationships, symbology and conventional dimensioning and tolerancing methods. Numerous exercises involving the reading of prints will be utilized throughout. Participants are encouraged to bring their own prints for discussion.

To train students in advanced skills in installing, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, primarily in residential applications.

STLCC's AWS Certified Welding Technician program is designed for individuals seeking a career in welding. In this accelerated program, train to:Achieve a complete understanding of welding symbols and print drawing and readingUse the correct procedure in setting up equipment and the skills used in weldingUse SMAW (Stick) GMAW (MIG) FCAW (Flux core) and GTAW (TIG) machines in both pipe and plate weldingUnderstand the physical aspect of different metalsDevelop the cognitive and physical skills necessary to pass certification tests in both pipe and plate weldingSTLCC's Certified Welding Technician program offers:New welding lab with high-tech equipment from Lincoln ElectricExperienced, certified instructorShort-term, accelerated trainingTesting for multiple national welding certifications in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) standards (2F -4G)

The Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Certificate of Achievement consists of technical courses geared toward the rapid completion of a core set of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and CAM skills. The student will acquire the CNC set-up and programming competencies that are required to support the advanced metalworking industry. The student will complete several hands-on, machining programming exercises using our authentic, industrial-sized CNC mills and lathes. Current laboratory equipment includes Bridgeport VMCs and HAAS slant bed lathes in addition to our new HAAS office lathe and mill small capacity CNC machines. The current programming environment includes the latest versions of MasterCAM and SolidWorks applications.

This program is designed to teach the skills required for the mechatronics technician in the 21st century's high-tech world of automated manufacturing. The program trains students in industrial environments using electrical, electronic and mechanical applications to identify and troubleshoot Mechatronics systems and repair automated manufacturing equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and robotics. This is a new interdisciplinary field involving control systems, electronic systems, computers, robotics and mechanical systems. Courses taken under this certificate can be applied toward the associate degree program.The Mechatronics Level 1 Certificate develops basic foundational skills and understanding in electrical, mechanical, fluid power and automation control commonly found in the industrial manufacturing environment.

This pathway is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering. Requirements vary among institutions. The following program is a composite of the requirements of the first two years of the baccalaureate degree at most four-year institutions. Students should have successfully completed a minimum of four units of high school mathematics, including trigonometry, and three units of science in biology, physics and chemistry.

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