The advanced manufacturing technology program at Ranken Technical College’s Wentzville location offers its students a unique opportunity to work in a paid manufacturing internship each semester, …
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The advanced manufacturing technology program at Ranken Technical College’s Wentzville location offers its students a unique opportunity to work in a paid manufacturing internship each semester, making it possible for students to earn money and gain real-world experience while pursuing an associate degree that takes just four semesters to complete.Each semester students have eight weeks of instruction at Ranken Wentzville followed by eight weeks of professional internship. Students who successfully complete the class and internship portions earn technical credits toward their Associate of Technology degree in advanced manufacturing.Through the program, students will either work at one of the program partnership companies, or have the option to work as an in-house intern for Ranken’s machining microenterprise where students make production parts for various companies.The majority of students who have been selected for internships at partnership companies have been offered full-time positions with that company prior to graduation.The advanced manufacturing program started at Ranken Wentzville in 2013. Since its inception, it has been recognized for three industry awards, including the Hunter Engineering 2014 Supplier Excellence Award, the HI-TEC 2015 Innovative Program Award and the Missouri Association of Manufacturers 2015 Manufacturer/Education Partner Award.Students in the program learn how to set up, operate, and program CNC (computer numerical control) machines. CNC machines use computers that require digital programs to control machine tools. Some program graduates have gone on to become CNC programmers.“It has been from our industry relationships that these statistics have been verified,” said Gary Young, department chair for advanced manufacturing technology.“From working closely with industry and local school districts we hope to meet these opportunities for valued employment. We at Ranken Technical College are continually monitoring our curriculum to meet this need and to provide the best possible outcomes for our students.”The next start for the advanced manufacturing program will be in late August.Ranken Technical College
