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Program Description for Machine Technology

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Provider Michigan Career & Technical Institute
Date of last update 1/7/2009
Description MCTI's Machine Technology Program is run like a small machine shop. Students are taught to run various machines including manual lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Students use hand tools to layout, finish, fit and assemble parts. Students also learn setup and operation of CNC turning and machnining centers. Advanced students learn to use CAD/CAM software such as AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Bobcad/CAM to generate G-code for CNC machining. Depending on skills and abilities, students may earn 1 - 4 certificates.
Contact Name Jennifer Zuniga
Contact Phone Number (269) 664-9233
Course Length 40 Weeks
Admission Requirements Individuals who most closely match the occupational profile for a CNC Operator are selected for enrollment. Aptitude/Abilities: Problem-solving, spatial/form perception, strong mechanical, motor coordination, good learning ability, adjusting machine tools, compute dimensions, computer literate. Environment: loud, hazardous machinery. Physical Demands: Medium. Temperment: Precise, variety, judgement. Educational Level 4: Work Keys Scale Scores RFI 75-78, Writing 75-77, Applied Math 75-77; CASAS scale scores Reading 221-235, Math 221-235, Writing 243-260
Credential Earned Certificate
Other Credential Description None
Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted Individual Training Accounts, Pell Grants, FSEOG and Michigan Rehab Sponsorship
Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program 3 Months
License Fee for Employment No
Program Cost $6,900
Additional Costs No
Internship/Externship Required No
New Program No
Completion Rate 88.5%
Number of Graduates in the last year 23
Employment Rate 52.2%
 
Follow-up information is available for 23 out of 23 graduates:
 
Number Employed: 12
Number in Related Training: 0
Number in the Military: 0
Number Self-Employed: 0
Number not in any of these categories: 11
This training provider may have elsewhere published an employment rate that is measured in a different way. Please call the provider for further details.
Training-Related Placement Rate 34.8%
  There are several ways to measure both placement success and the degree to which this is training-related. Please call the school for further details.
Average Starting Wage $9.92
 
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