Modern Manufacturing
Work-Study (MMWS)

Now recruiting for the 2021 cohort of the MMWS Program! Interested students should complete the Request for Information Form.

Current student participants of the MMWS Program needing assistance of any kind should email Program Coordinator of Advising, Rob Rennich, at rrennich@cscc.edu or schedule time with him at calendly.com/rrennich.

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Recent Events

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Program Overview

Manufacturers have become modernization hubs – embracing sophisticated technology to improve efficiency and production, including software, automation, and robotics. The Modern Manufacturing Work-Study Program (MMWS) at Columbus State allows students to dive into a challenging advanced manufacturing career while receiving the education needed to build their resume and make you highly marketable to manufacturers across the state. The MMWS program combines classroom and lab-learning with the opportunity for a paid work-study position at a local industry partner. Work-study participants receive an average of $18, helping them graduate debt-free.   

This career path offers an opportunity to play an important role in producing the goods we all rely on, from cars and medical devices to consumer products and aerospace parts, while earning an average annual salary of $50,000-$60,000.

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Program Benefits

You'll Earn: 

• An Associate in Applied Science in Engineering Technology 
• Approximately 1,800 hours of on-the-job training and work experience  
• Potentially zero student-loan debt  
• Opportunity for full-time employment with a sponsoring employer 

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Eligibility

Eligible Majors:

• Electronic Engineering Technology
• Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Logistics Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Must show “College Readiness” through ACT/SAT Scores, HS Transcript, Placement Testing, or prior college transcripts.  
• Must be legally able to work in the United States

To be eligible for Apprenticeship positions, students must complete a brief series of eligibility requirements that include technical courses related to their chosen career pathway. Full-time students can complete these requirements in two semesters or less. Once eligibility requirements have been met, students are able to apply for acceptance into the IT Flexible Apprenticeship where they will be eligible to participate in interviews facilitated by Columbus State for positions with industry employers.

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Getting Started

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Program Participant Testimonials

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