Applied Engineering & Manufacturing

An Applied Engineering and Manufacturing students work with machinery in the program lab.

Are you interested in a career as an engineer? This program can help you get started on a pathway to a career as a successful engineer. The Applied Engineering & Manufacturing program is for any high school student interested in learning the basics of the five areas of engineering technology.

An Applied Engineering and Manufacturing student works on a piece in the program lab at the Springfield-Clark CTC.

Students learn basic skills in a variety of hands-on activities. In fact, 75 percent of the coursework involves hands-on assignments that compliment the textbook applications. Students may also participate in a post-secondary partnership with Clark State Community College. This agreement helps students earn college credits that also apply toward graduation from high school. In the second year of the program, most students take part in Early Job Placement with local companies.

Experience and Skills Gained

Opportunities After Graduation

Engineering lets you keep the door wide open for your future. You have several options after graduating and receiving a Career Passport such as:

• Attend Clark State Community College and earn an associate’s degree (earn credits in high school for FREE!)

• Enter a Co-op Program at Clark State Community College

• Enter a four-year degree program in engineering at any state-funded university

Career opportunities include:

• CADD Drafter

• CNC Operator

• Electrical Maintenance

• Metal Fabricating

• Machining

• Welder

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

College Scholarship Opportunities

Program Advisory Committee

Zacc Capper, McGregor Metal
Marvin Fielding, Nissen Chemitec
Carson Griffith, Griffith Welding
Ben Guisinger, Wright State/Corrotec
Kara Horn, Imperial Express
Sam Jenkins, Esterline & Son
Chris Koehler, KK Tool
Aaron Leffel, DRI
Malcom Lovelace, DRI
Jamie McGregor, McGregor Metal
Logan Weippert, Clark State
Cameron Wenclewicz, Siflex
Kara Williams, McGregor MEtal
Virgil Wright, Benjamin Steel
Forrest Zinn, Yost Superior
CTC Instructor: Ron Summers

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.

Instructor

Ron Summers

Instructor

Career Technical Education, Applied Engineering & Manufacturing

School: 937.325.7368 x 122