Modern Manufacturing
Work-Study (MMWS)

Now recruiting for the 2022 cohort of the MMWS Program! Interested students should complete the MMWS Program Application. Have questions? Email experientiallearning@cscc.edu.

Current student participants of the MMWS Program needing assistance of any kind should email Carole James, at cjames41@cscc.edu.

Mandatory Onboarding Workshops for All Incoming 2022 Cohort Participants

If you have applied and been accepted to the 2022 cohort of the MMWS Program, please ensure you attend one of the below mandatory onboarding workshops where your MMWS advisor will confirm your academic schedule for the upcoming 2022 autumn semester.

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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 resumes and make them 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 academic and 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:

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

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Must show “College Readiness” through ACT/SAT scores, high school transcript, placement testing, or prior college transcripts
• Must be legally able to work in the United States

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Summer Camps

Not sure if this field is right for you? Student 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. 

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Program Participant Testimonials

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Watch a Recent Event

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