Modern Manufacturing
Work-Study Program
Attend a Modern Manufacturing Monday event:
Join us at a local manufacturer for an open house-style event where you can experience what it's like first-hand to be a part of this hi-tech career field. Come out and see how this fast-paced industry has changed over the past few decades. This event is sure to impress attendees showcasing cutting edge robotics and myth-busting how manufacturing in 2019 provides exciting new career opportunities to those entering the field.
If you are unable to attend these events but wish to learn more about the Manufacturing
Work-Study Program, please click here to schedule an appointment with Traci Beddow, Program Coordinator for the Modern Manufacturing
Work-Study Program. Traci is also happy to meet one-on-one for any questions or to
assist with a tour of campus engineering facilities.
Watch an Overview of the Modern Manufacturing Work-Study Program:
Eligibility and How to Get Started:
Engineering technicians provide design support and maintenance for robotic, electrical, mechanical, and other advanced systems. Demand for these skills is at an all-time high in virtually every industry.
Students in the Modern Manufacturing Work-Study program can choose three majors:
- Electronic Engineering Technology
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Logistics Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students complete two full-time semesters in the classroom/lab, receiving intense instruction in:
- Fluid-power
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical System
- Robotic Systems
They complete their Engineering Technology degree working three days a week at a partner company (usually at $16-$18 and hour) and attending class at Columbus State the other two, for a unique combination of theory and applied training.
In just two years, students can walk into a high-demand, high-paying position—often without ever having to search for employment!
Program Benefits
- Earn while you learn through Work-Study.
- Learn in the classroom, in the lab, and on the job.
- Prepare for immediate employment upon graduation.
- Low tuition + Work-Study income = Less student debt!
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.