Manufacturing, Engineering & Advanced Technologies
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Learn about degrees and certificates you can earn in manufacturing, engineering and advanced technologies. Plus noncredit courses you can take for personal and professional growth.
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From classroom to career: How College of Lake County CAD-Drafting students are building the future
After a workplace injury, Travis Taylor enrolled in the CAD-Drafting Technology program at College of Lake County. And he became an apprentice with UCC Environmental in Waukegan, Ill. Both helped him pivot to a new career without taking on student debt. -
Manufacturing Month at CLC builds connections between students and industry
CLC wrapped up a successful Manufacturing Month, hosting numerous events for students and the community. -
CLC awarded $2 million grant to empower STEM students
A $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation will provide up to $11,000 annually to nearly two dozens students each semester. -
CLC-manufacturing partnerships at work
Todd Ludlow is a CLC alum and president of Ludlow Manufacturing. By partnering with the CLC Manufacturing Alliance and Advanced Technology Center, he helps prepare students for high-demand, high-pay jobs while developing his company's talent pipeline.
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