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Advanced Manufacturing Research & Development
Do you enjoy making and creating things? Are you happiest when you are able to work with and manipulate materials? If so, the following opportunities may be what you are looking for!
Whether you are a student, employed, or currently unemployed, there are a number of available pathways to a rewarding career in manufacturing.
Wages
| Job Title | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
|
Assembler
|
$16.97 | $35,300 |
|
Production Supervisor (includes First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers) |
$30.00 | $62,400 |
|
Process Technician, Quality Assurance Technician (includes Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers) |
$20.10 | $41,800 |
|
Maintenance Technician (includes Maintenance Workers, Machinery) |
$20.96 | $43,600 |
|
Welder (includes Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers) |
$17.88 | $37,200 |
resources
ACTION, Inc.
Achieving Career Excellence (A.C.E.) program
Targeted to: returning citizens, veterans, seniors, SNAP recipients and individuals recovering from substance abuse.
Skills offered: Comprehensive support and coaching for high-demand career tracks: Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Systems Technology, Welding, Engineering Technology, and Mechatronics.
Athens Community Career Academy
Advanced Manufacturing & Welding Pathway
Targeted to: Clarke County School District students, grades 10-12.
Skills offered: Hands-on learning, Foundations of Manufacturing and Material Sciences, Robotics and Automated Systems, and Production Enterprises.
Athens Technical College
Bridge to Success
Targeted to: People ages 16-24, with or without high school diploma, who are not currently employed full-time or enrolled in post-secondary institution.
Skills offered: Comprehensive support and coaching for high-demand career tracks: Precision Machining and Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations Specialist, Welding Technology, and others. Program also offers certifications and on-the-job training through internships.
Athens Technical College
Electrical Construction Systems Technology Program
Targeted to: Individuals with a High School Diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training in inspection, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial industries.
Athens Technical College
Engineering Science Technology Program
Targeted to: People with high school diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Engineering technician training.
Athens Technical College
Engineering Technology and Applied Science Program
Targeted to: Individuals with a High School Diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Preparation for career as engineering technician.
Athens Community Career Academy
Engineering Technology Pathway
Targeted to: Clarke County School District students, grades 11-12.
Skills offered: Hands-on learning, CAD Fundamentals, Introduction to Engineering Technology, Mathematical Modeling, and other relevant courses.
Goodwill
Forklift Training Program
Targeted to: People ages 18+
Skills offered: forklift training and soft skills.
Get STEMulated Program
Targeted to: Students grades k-12
Skills offered: Science, technology, engineering and math principles.
Goodwill
Logistics Training Program
Targeted to: People ages 18+
Skills offered: logistics and supply chain training.
Athens Technical College
ManufactuReady
Targeted to: People who are unemployed or underemployed, ages 18+, and possess HS diploma or GED.
Skills offered: Training in the field of manufacturing and related certifications.
Athens Technical College
Manufacturing Operations Specialist Program
Targeted to: Individuals with a High School Diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training in advanced manufacturing, electricity, industrial systems, machine tool technology, and welding technology.
Chess & Community
PAWN Accelerator program
Targeted to: Students grades 8-12
Skills offered: Science, technology, engineering, and math- with focus on coding and robotics.
YMCA
STEAM program
Targeted to: Children ages 5-13
Skills offered: Science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Athens Technical College
Welding Technology Program
Targeted to: People with high school diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Welding and preparation for qualification tests.
Workforce Innovators of America
Targeted to: People ages 18+
Skills offered: Welding and soft skills.