Nearly 600 Cerritos College Students Complete Manufacturing Certifications
Certifications give students a competitive edge
The Cerritos College Technology Division announced that 580 students received industry
certifications in engineering design technology, welding, and machine tool technology
during the 2016-17 academic year.
Welding had its 391 students certified in American Welding Society, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Los Angeles City Welder. The Engineering Design Technology program’s 135 students received SolidWorks or AutoDesk industry certification. Fifty-four students in the Machine Tool Technology classes received National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc. (NIMS) industry certification.
“Manufacturing provides many high paying jobs in Southern California. Industry certifications give students an edge in employment. Manufacturing industry is experiencing growth and provides opportunities for students to make competitive wages,” said Instructional Dean of Technology Dr. Yannick Real.
The Cerritos College Technology Division provides career and technical education in 13 departments: Architecture, Automotive Collision Repair, Automotive Mechanical Repair, Cosmetology, Engineering Design Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Arts, Machine Tool Technology, Manufacturing Technology, New Product Development, Plastics and Composites, Welding, and Woodworking Manufacturing.
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