What an exciting time to be investigating career choices for the new millennium. Certainly, times continue to change and it is important to be prepared for the workplace of the future. We no longer can be content with single skills or be limited to a local geographic area. Employers are emphasizing the need for cross training and as the United States moves forward into the global marketplace: employees must be ready to enter the global arena as well.
Selecting a career path is, of tremendous importance to every student. There are many job titles in the Computerized Machine Technology field. This program has been designed to give student both practical skills and related theory in machine tool operation, mechanical Drafting, and along with the Technical Mathematics, Science and Communication Skills essential to a career in Computerized Manufacturing Technology. This program opens doors for future educational opportunities as well as employment possibilities. Student selection for the program takes place from the Monroe County school districts. The program is based at Monroe County Area Vocational Technical School because it has state of the art specialized equipment necessary to train students safely.
Not only do students have the opportunity to learn about careers and career skills associated with the Computerized Machine Technology Program, but students may also be able to participate in cooperative education, a work based program. Co-op is an industry-based partnership, which allows students to earn while they learn.
So often, people go through life without a plan Computerized Machine Technology can be the start of a student’s “plan” to succeed. At the conclusion of the program, students may choose to work in one of many Machine Technology related field careers or they may choose to continue their education. Clearly, the benefits of the Computerized Machine Technology Program merit consideration.
