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Applied Engineering & Manufacturing

An Applied Engineering and Manufacturing students work with machinery in the program lab.
A male student wearing a black shirt and safety glasses is focused on a tablet he’s holding in his hands. The tablet is the controller for the robotic arm he is standing in front of.
A female student in a green jacket and glasses stands beside a decorative metal rose sculpture she designed and welded, smiling and enjoying her achievement.
Two young men at a desk with computers, collaborating and brainstorming ideas in a casual workspace within the Applied Engineering classroom.
A CTC student engaged in welding a metal piece, surrounded by tools and equipment.

You will learn the basics of the five areas of engineering technology. The majority of the coursework is hands-on assignments and working in the lab on a variety of machines, including 3D printers and CNC machines.

You'll dream it, design it, and build it!

Are you interested in technology and engineering? Assemble your future at CTC!

Experience & Skills You'll Learn

  • Mastercam & Solidworks
  • Print reading
  • 2D and 3D advanced computer modeling
  • Manual & CNC machining
  • Welding & fabrication
  • Controls and automation
  • Robotics
  • PLC & Robot Programming
  • Subtractive & Additive manufacturing techniques
  • Engineering design methods
  • Electrical circuits
  • Engineering/technical math skills
  • Industrial wiring
  • Machine cabinet building

Certifications & Credentials You Can Earn

Students may have the opportunity to earn:

  • OSHA 10 Safety Certificate
  • First Aid/CPR Certificate

Career Opportunities in Applied Engineering & Manufacturing

Career opportunities include: 

  • CADD drafter
  • CNC operator/machinist
  • Industrial maintenance
  • Welder/Metal fabricator
  • Industrial engineer
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Controls engineer
  • Project manager

 

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View the Applied Engineering & Manufacturing Career Tree  above to explore entry-level, professional, and technical jobs in this career field.

Academic & Career-Tech Course Pathway

Students in the this career-tech program will spend half of their day in their program lab and the other half in academics.

CTC offers a variety of courses from in-person to virtual. For full course descriptions visit SCCTC.org/Courses.

This is the recommended course pathway for students in Applied Engineering & Manufacturing. Click to view full screen.

College Credits & Scholarships

College Credits

There are 3 ways to earn college credits while you attend CTC! 

  1.  College Credit Plus
  2. CTAG 
  3. Articulated Credits

For more information on earning college credits click here.

College Scholarships

$3,000 scholarships are available from Clark State College and Sinclair Community College to qualified students.

Applied Engineering & Manufacturing Program Leadership

Instructor

Matt Grigsby

Instructor
Career Technical Education, Applied Engineering & Manufacturing

Program Advisory Committee

The Program Advisory Committee is comprised of experts and professionals, and often CTC graduates, who are currently working in the industry.

The role of the Program Advisory Committee is to advise, assist, support, and advocate for the program. If you are interested in serving on the Program Advisory Committee please contact the program instructor.