Apprenticeship Wall Unveiling Begins at 4:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public!
Experience using the cutting edge technology housed in the Career Technology Center to prepare students for careers in scientific and engineering technology fields like construction, manufacturing, automotive, electronics, nuclear energy, welding, renewable energy and more!
Highly interactive demonstrations will be offered areas such as the following. Attendee participation is strongly encouraged!
- Electric Vehicles and Advanced Automotive
- Robotics and Automation
- Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
- Industry 4.0/Smart Manufacturing
- Mechatronics
- CNC and Advanced Manufacturing
- Renewable/Clean Energy
- Nondestructive Testing
- 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
- Metrology and Quality
- CAD/Digital Design
- Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship
Interested in a union trade apprenticeship? Local building trades reps will be on-site! 
Apprenticeship Wall Display Unveiling at 4:30 p.m.: Come a bit early to help us celebrate as we unveil MCCC’s new Apprenticeship Wall Display representing our ongoing partnership with AFL-CIO affiliated trades.
Here are some of the interactive activities that are scheduled for attendees:
- In the Welding Lab, experience hands-on welding techniques by operating various equipment, including CNC laser and robot. Observe a live demo performed by students in the program and interact with prospective employers. Inquire about careers in this exciting field and apprenticeship pathways.
- In the Electrical Engineering Technology Lab, operate and explore equipment and various "trainers" in the lab, interact with pre-built circuits, watch a Tesla coil demonstration. Meet with current students in various pathways to jobs and/or apprenticeship opportunities.
- In the Automation and Robotics Lab, operate collaborative robots, look at safety features such as light curtain, build a start and stop circuit for a conveyor. You will get opportunity to talk to current students on career pathways in this high demand and high wage field and pathways to apprenticeship.
- In the Construction Management Lab, learn about the construction industry and trades, read blueprints and assemble scaled models. Experience immersive technology in the construction industry through HoloLens. Interact with current students and industry reps to discuss this lucrative career pathway, apprenticeships and a 3+1 transfer path to Eastern Michigan University to complete a bachelor's degree.
- In the Mechanical Design Technology and the Makerspace prospective students/visitors will begin their experience in the Mechanical Lab, where they will create a nameplate from scratch using SolidWorks. Students will then explore the laser cutter in MCCC Makerspace facility and use it to customize the nameplate they created in the Mechanical Lab by adding their initials. Each student will receive a sample keychain as they leave the Makerspace, giving them a tangible example of the technology and its capabilities.
- In the Metrology and Quality lab you will observe a sophisticated laser measuring device and coordinate measuring machine in operation to measure mechanical parts.
- In the Automotive Lab you will observe a donated Ford Mustang on a chassis dyno to showcase power curve demonstrations along with setting up a vehicle on the alignment rack for alignment demonstrations. Other ongoing demo by students will be on how tire/wheel balancer operates as well as simulation of an engine light fault for diagnostic demonstrations.
- In the Manufacturing Technology visitors will see how to design a custom key chain using CAD/CAM software in Mastercam, then watch as the design is machined on a CNC machining center. This hands-on activity demonstrates the complete manufacturing process from digital design to finished product while showcasing advanced manufacturing technologies.
For more information, contact the Applied Sciences and Engineering Division at 734-384-4112 or the Office of Admissions at 734-384-4104.
