Monroe County Community College is hosting X-Tech, MCCC’s Applied Technology and Apprenticeships Pathway Exploration Day on Tuesday, October 21 from 5 - 8 p.m. in the Career Technology Center on the college's main campus, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe MI.
This annual event, now in, its 26th year, provides the community with the opportunity to learn about MCCC’s pathway options for gaining real world, hands-on experience using cutting edge technology for careers in scientific technology fields like manufacturing, automotive and nuclear energy or as a member of an engineering team and more.
Attendees, including future students of any age, business and community leaders, employers, educators, those interested in making a career change and more, will have the opportunity to tour the various labs in the Career Technology Center and learn about the variety of programs of study offered at the college, including the recently launched Virtual Design and Construction and Mechatronics Technician certificates and the dual-credit Precision Machining Technology Program for high school students.
The MCCC Makerspace, will also be open for those who are interested in learning more about how the college is growing opportunities for the community to explore and experiment with different technology. In addition, several other universities will be in attendance to share information with those interested in transfer opportunities and pursuing bachelor degrees in similar technical areas.
Areas of study in the Applied Technology and Apprenticeships Pathway include:
- Registered Apprenticeships
- Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs in:
- Automotive Service Technology, A.A.S.
- Construction Management Technology, A.A.S.
- Electrical Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
- General Technology, A.A.S.
- Manufacturing Technology, A.A.S.
- Mechanical Design Technology, A.A.S.
- Mechanical Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
- Metrology and Quality Technology, A.A.S.
- Nuclear Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
- Welding Technology, A.A.S.
- Certificate Programs in:
- Automotive Service Technology Certificate
- Construction Management Technology: Residential and Light Commercial Construction Certificate
- Construction Management Technology: Virtual Design and Construction Certificate
- CAD/CAM Technician Certificate
- CNC Technician Certificate
- Mechatronics Certificate
- Mechanical Design Technology Certificate
- Metrology Technology Certificate
- Quality Technology Certificate
- Non-Destructive Testing Technician Advanced Certificate
- Non-Destructive Testing Technician Basic Certificate
- Solar Energy Certificate
- Wind Energy Certificate
- Advanced Welding Certificate
- American Welding Society Certificate
- Basic Welding Certificate
Register for X-TECH at www.monroeccc.edu/x-tech. For more information, contact the Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology Division at 734.384.4112 or the Office of Admissions at 734-384-4104.
About Monroe County Community College
Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the State of Michigan and student tuition. The college’s mission is to enrich and transform lives by providing opportunities and excellence in higher education. The Main Campus is located at 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Mich., 48161, with easy access to Toledo and Detroit. The Whitman Center is located at 7777 Lewis Ave.,Temperance, Mich., 48182, near the Ohio-Michigan Border. Detailed information about MCCC is available at www.monroeccc.edu.