Advances in everything from aerospace to medicine are dependent upon improved technology designed by engineers and skilled professionals. Students will master hands-on skills using 3-D printers, laser engravers, water jet CNC, milling machines. Students will also receive training in advanced processes including CAD/CMM programming, automation control circuits, instrumentation, programmable Logic controllers and robotics technology in manufacturing.

Pathway Topics Covered:

Introduction to Manufacturing & Design

AC/DC Electrical

Intro to Control Circuits

Process Technology/Equip.

Programmable Logic Controllers    

Instrumentation    

Process TechIII

Intro to Robotics

Featured Partners:

The Thompson Career Campus values partnerships with industry, business and postsecondary leaders in NOCO. These partnerships create relevant opportunities for all students to gain a competitive advantage for in-demand jobs, by cultivating professional connections and gaining advanced technical skills.

This pathway is open to students in 10th, 11th and 12th grade.

• Students must complete Algebra I or higher, prior to entering this pathway.

Trade specific certifications offered during the pathway:

1st year- OSHA 10- Manufacturing, CAD Drafting, Autodesk Inventor, Blueprint Reading

2nd year- Six Sigma, 5S

Students may also have the opportunity to work towards AIMS certificates: Manufacturing Technician 

Students earn 1.5 credit each semester of core and elective. This pathway issued the following high school credit:

Please note none of the courses offered at TCC are currently approved by the NCAA.

The Manufacturing & Design pathway allows students to earn tuition FREE AIMS Community College credit for the work they complete at Thompson Career campus.* Students must apply to AIMS and pay the registration fee. This pathway issues the following college credit:

Are these classes considered Guarantee Transfer college credit? No. Students are encouraged to connect with their preferred college/university advisor to determine transferability of college credit. 

*If the student recieves a grade of 'F', 'W' or 'Incomplete' on their college transcript, the student may be required to pay back the tutition cost to Thompson School District.

Learn more about the Associates of Applied Science (AAS) in Manufacturing degree.

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