Train For Career In Manual And Computer-Controlled Machines

College students and working adults can train for a high-skilled, in-demand career in such fields as manufacturing, medical, automotive and the military or upgrade their existing job skills -- in two years or less -- with two popular certificate programs offered in Summer 2015 Semester at McHenry County College -- Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Machining and Industrial Maintenance.

Both the CNC Machining Certificate program and the Industrial Maintenance Certificate program are ideal for those who are unemployed, underemployed, recent high school graduates or graduating seniors, ages 18 and older.

Students in the CNC Machining one-year certificate program will learn skills that are directly applicable in the operation of both manual and computer-controlled machines performing one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces. In addition, students will become familiar with CNC programming using G and M codes. Students may apply all their credits from the CNC Machining certificate toward an Advanced Manufacturing Certificate and use those credits toward an Associate in Applied Science degree in Engineering Technology. 

 

Summer evening CNC classes include Introduction to Manufacturing at 5:30 p.m. beginning May 18 and Blueprint Reading at 5:30 p.m. beginning May 19.

Those who are problem solvers, like to work with their hands and repair machinery may consider the Industrial Maintenance program. Students can get started this summer in Industrial Maintenance with a Technical Mathematics II (MAT 106) that meets from 5:30-9:20 p.m. on either Wednesday, May 20 through July 8 or Thursday, May 21 through July 9.

Registration for Summer 2015 semester is underway. For more information on MCC’s CNC Machining or Industrial Maintenance programs, visit www.mchenry.edu/calling or contact Lori Smyth at (815) 479-7831 for CNC-related questions or Stephen O’Connor at (815) 479-7563 for Industrial