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HCC's New Mfg. Program Begins Second Year

BRIDGEPORT- Housatonic Community College’s new two-certificate Advanced Manufacturing Program will begin its second year when the college’s fall semester begins Aug. 28.

The program will prepare students for high-tech advanced manufacturing positions that include machine operator, CNC (Computer Numeric Control) operator, CNC programmer, assembler, and Quality Control inspector. These can pay in the $15-$20 per-hour range.

The new program has benefited both students and manufacturing firms that have hired them. Many students from the first graduating class have found jobs, some of them even before they graduated.  Since bringing on new graduates, some businesses have been able to develop new products and enter new markets.

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“Manufacturing in the area and the nation is leading economic growth,” said Bill Griffin, HCC’s academic coordinator, who spearheaded the drive for the new manufacturing center and the program.  “Through the application of state-of-the-art technology, manufacturers are more competitive and they need to hire more skilled workers with advanced manufacturing skills.” HCC’s Advanced Manufacturing Program is designed to meet this industry need.

The yearlong program, which requires a 35-hour-per-week commitment from students, leads to two certificates, a basic manufacturing certificate and an advanced manufacturing certificate.  Both certificate tracks are financial-aid eligible.

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The 16-credit basic manufacturing certificate courses will be offered during the Fall semester while the 18-credit advanced manufacturing certificate courses will be offered in the Spring.

The basic manufacturing certificate track includes courses in Computer Aided Design (CAD), blueprint reading; drill, press and saw operation; grinding; bench work; lathe operation; milling; and CNC. While providing the foundation to pursue the advanced manufacturing certificate, the basic certificate will also include training in math for manufacturing, lean manufacturing, metrology, computer applications, and careers in manufacturing.

The advanced certificate will include advanced courses in manufacturing math and blueprint reading; principles of quality control; and advanced manufacturing machinery courses in lathe operation, milling, and CNC.

For more information, visit the HCC website at www.housatonic.edu or contact Griffin at 203-332-5056 or WGriffin@hcc.commnet.edu

 


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