The one-year programs – computer-aided design and computer
numerical control, industrial equipment technology, and machine tool technology
– join the welding technology certificate program currently offered at the
facility.
“Employer need for the programs was determined through
discussions with manufacturers in the Cattaraugus County region,” said Jean
Schrader, dean of JCC’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
division.
“Graduates of the programs will have developed skills
necessary to either gain employment or enhance career opportunities,” she
added. After receiving a certificate, students may also choose to continue
their education by completing additional coursework toward an associate’s
degree.
“Impending retirements will soon create a shortage of
qualified machinists, drafters, engineers, CAD operators, and welders that
support industry operations,” noted Jeff Teluk, director of engineering science
and technology. “JCC is positioned to provide the education and training needed
to meet those industry needs.”
The MTI facility, equipped with a broad range of new welding
and machining equipment to prepare students for careers in advanced
manufacturing, opened in fall 2016. The Manley Memorial Trust recently provided
funds to purchase three additional welding units for use in JCC’s welding
technology program.
Scholarship funds, provided by area businesses to support
workforce development efforts, are earmarked for students in programs at MTI.
Eligible students must be enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester in
any of the four certificate programs or must be taking remedial or prerequisite
courses to enter those programs.
The IET certificate prepares students to troubleshoot,
repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
used in a manufacturing or facilities environment. The program core focuses on
automation systems used in advanced manufacturing and facilities maintenance.
Courses emphasize the fundamentals of AC/DC electricity, programmable logic
controllers, electric motors and controls, hydraulics and pneumatics, manual
and CNC machining, and welding.
Students in the machine tool technology certificate program
will become proficient in the operation of basic machine tools such as lathes,
milling machines, grinders, drill presses and precision measurement equipment.
The CAD/CNC certificate program prepares students for entry
level manufacturing positions requiring skills in engineering drawing,
computer-aided design, and computer numerical control.
Details on the programs can be obtained by calling JCC’s
admissions office, 716.376.7501 or visiting http://www.sunyjcc.edu/mticattco.
