Modern Manufacturing
Work-Study (MMWS)
Now recruiting for the 2021 cohort of the Modern Manufacturing Work-Study Program. Students interested in joining should complete the Request for Information Form.
Interested in the MMWS Program?
Join us for an upcoming event!
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These sessions help interested students explore the manufacturing and logistics industries, overview the MMWS program, provide resources, and walk through next steps for how to get started. All sessions are virtual. Event links and instructions will be emailed to you upon registration. These thirty-minute sessions are held Mondays from 5-5:30 p.m.
Want to meet our employer partners and student alumni? Be sure to also register for one of our Manufacturing & Logistics Mondays or Columbus State's annual Manufacturing Night.
| Date | Time | Register to Attend |
| September 21, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| September 28, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| October 12, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| October 26, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| November 9, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| November 16, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| November 23, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| November 30. 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| December 14, 2020 | 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
These sessions help interested students explore the manufacturing and logistics industries, overview the MMWS program, provide resources, hear from student alumni and employer partners, and walk through next steps for how to get started. All sessions are virtual. Event links and instructions will be emailed to you upon registration. These one-hour events are held Mondays from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
| Date | Time | Register to Attend |
| September 14, 2020 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| October 5, 2020 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| November 2, 2020 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
| December 7, 2020 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
Are you looking to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to obtain meaningful employment in the in-demand fields of modern manufacturing? If you answered Yes, please make plans to join us as we host students, faculty, staff, educators, policymakers, and employer partners for an evening dedicated to learning more about the future of Manufacturing and Logistics and how Columbus State's long-standing Modern Manufacturing Work-Study Program can help students earn while working toward a degree, providing an opportunity to graduate debt-free, with experience in a high demand field.
| Date | Time | Register to Attend |
| October 19, 2020 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Click Here to Register |
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 student 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.
What Happens When I Complete the Program?
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
Eligibility
Eligible Majors
- Electronic Engineering Technology
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Logistics Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
Additonal 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
Getting Started
Program Participants Testimonials
Anton Dela Fuente
Anton’s path into engineering began in high school studying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through Project Lead the Way. His credits transferred directly toward his Electro-Mechanical Engineering degree. Upon graduation, Honda offered Anton a full-time position as a robotics technician. He has also gone on to pursue his bachelor's degree.
Anton's Story
Erica Miller
As a kid, Erica was always fascinated with figuring out how things worked, so Electro-Mechanical Engineering was a great fit. After completing the Modern Manufacturing Work-Study program, Erica graduated debt-free with her Associate of Applied Science and landed a full-time job as a Maintenance Technician I at partner company Stanley Electric.
Erica's Story
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under
Grant No. 1400354.