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New Lean Manufacturing class at Edmonds Community College
$5,000 to study Aerospace Manufacturing, Materials Science
New art exhibit, Influence: Metal as Material
Edmonds CC Community Read chooses Middle Passage
21st Century Business Planning: Eight-week Workshop Series
Sep 22: Fall quarter classes begin
Sep 25: Late registration begins
Sep 27: Last day for 100% refund (except self-support)
Creating Opportunities
“One day I’d like to build my own manufacturing plant to produce, distribute and package nutritious food.”
Materials Science Technology
The Edmonds Community College Materials Science Technology program provides education and real world experiences in a state of the art lab that prepares students for entry into many advanced manufacturing industries as a materials/composites technician, fabricator, or materials testing technician.
Students who earn the Associate in Applied Science-T (transfer) degree in materials science begin by taking the technical courses required for a job in the field with the option to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students may choose to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering or technical management after completing the two-year degree program.
Edmonds Community College also offers a similar Associate of Applied Science-T (transfer) degree in aerospace manufacturing and a composites technician certificate. There is currently grant money available to assist students interested in pursuing these career paths.
TRIAD grants/Advanced Manufacturing — those interested in Aerospace Manufacturing or Materials Science Technology a field of engineering used to develop stronger and lighter high-tech composite materials for use in jets, boats and medical devices, or may be eligible to receive grants of up to $5,000 for tuition and books from a federal grant for advanced manufacturing training. Those who want to study Project Management to apply to work in manufacturing may qualify, too. Call 425.640.1039.
Materials Science Skills Needed Here, Now
Having workers ready with materials science knowledge is key to economic stability and growth because of their importance to employers in many manufacturing industries.
Local interest in materials science training is particularly strong. The Puget Sound Region has a high concentration of manufacturing companies due to its diverse industrial bases.
A number of local industry leaders support the college program, including representatives from The Boeing Co., its suppliers and medical device, ski, and boat manufacturers as well as the makers of everyday consumer products, such as Starbucks.
What You Will Learn
Classes introduce students to materials science and focus on composite materials, engineering design and manufacturing of structures.
Many courses include a strong lab component to provide hands-on experience with manufacturing and testing equipment used in the industry. Study also includes basic courses in communication, mathematics and science.
