Modern Manufacturing
Work-Study (MMWS)
For more information fill out the Request for Information Form or complete the MMWS application. You can also contact Tim Martin our program liason at tmartin134@cscc.edu.
Current MMWS students who need assistance should contact Engineering, Manufacturing & Engineering Technology Pathway Advising.
The 2025-26 MMWS cohort application will open January 27, 2025.
Program Overview
The Modern Manufacturing Work-Study Program (MMWS) at Columbus State Community College allows students the opportunity to dive into a rewarding and robust manufacturing career while receiving the education needed to make them highly marketable candidates for manufacturers across the state. The MMWS program combines classroom and lab learning with the opportunity for a paid apprenticeship with a local industry partner.
The MMWS program requires a separate application from the general admissions application to Columbus State and has additional eligibility criteria in order to be accepted into the program. The apprenticeship positions available to students pay between $18-$30/hr, with students working between 20-30 hours a week. The program also boasts an 85% conversion rate of our students from their part-time apprenticeship to full-time employment.
The greater Columbus area and Ohio as a whole are a hotbed for manufacturing for the whole country and there are many high demand, well paying positions in the area. From cars and medical devices to consumer products and aerospace parts, there is a wide variety of roles with the opportunity for an annual salary of $50,000-$70,000.
Program Structure
Program Benefits
- An Associate in Applied Science in Engineering Technology
- Approximately 1,800 hours of academic and on-the-job training and work experience
- Potentially zero student-loan debt
- Opportunity for full-time employment with a sponsoring employer
Program Onboarding
Eligibility
- Apply to Columbus State Community College.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Applicants must have a high school transcript, GED or college transcript on file with the College Records and Registration Office. PLEASE NOTE: Students must be 18 years of age or older by the first day of the semester to be eligible for this program.
- High School students who desire to apply prior to achieving their diploma may apply contingent upon achieving and formally submitting their official high school transcripts to the College Office of Records and Registration 30 days prior to the semester accepted to start date.
- New Students MUST be “College Ready” in Math, English, and Reading, to be eligible
for admission into the MMWS program.
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Minimum Scores ACT Score CSCC Placement Scores SAT Score GED High School GPA (must be from within last 10 years) MATH 20 30 510 165**
3.0 ENGLISH 18 5 480 165 3.0 READING 22 22 480 165 3.0 - **If below 165, take the ALEKS Math Placement Test
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- Eligible to work in the United States
- Current Students must have a minimum of 24 credit hours or 4 semesters left to complete their eligible degree program. Students are expected to take a minimum of 6 credit hrs/semester until they graduate. If you are a part-time student you may be moved to a later program year.
- Current Students or New Students with a prior degree must meet with a BET Advisor once your items from #2 above are received. You can schedule an appointment with BET Advising HERE or drop into AQ-116 during open advising hours which you can find HERE.
- New Students coming directly from High School should complete a New Student Program.
- The MMWS application deadline is October 1 of each calendar year. The MMWS Program is a two-year program with a once per year Autumn start.
- Still not sure if you want to be a part of this very challenging program and have more questions, complete the MMWS Program Request for Information Form or email Tim Martin at tmartin134@cscc.edu.
- If you meet all of the above requirements and you have watched our program overview video, please complete our MMWS Program Application.
- The 2025-26 MMWS cohort application will open January 2025.
Summer Camps
Not sure if this field is right for you? Students currently enrolled in high school can explore this career field for free at a hands-on, technical summer camp. Learn more at www.cscc.edu/summercamps.
Program Participant 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
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