Visitors to the seminar will receive an overview of these programs and then be able to participate in hands-on sessions that focus on specific career areas. In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to talk with MATC alumni and industry representatives about career prospects in each field and learn more about MATC's free career counseling resources and how these programs can be applied toward a bachelor's degree. The Civil Engineering Technician Program prepares technicians to assist civil engineers in planning, scheduling, designing, estimating, surveying and inspecting the construction of highways, bridges, buildings, and other structures.
Specific courses provide a student with the option for a career in land surveying.
Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and complete a machined part, injection mold or stamping die and will learn to work from blueprint specifications and shop drawings. There are many opportunities for growth in this career area. Machine Tool careers provide interesting and challenging work in a clean, high-tech environment. The Mechanical Design Technician Program has been designed to provide quality training in mechanical design and computer-aided design to meet the needs of the diverse industry found in the MATC district. Graduates of the Mechanical Design Technician Program find jobs with a variety of manufacturing industries including metal fabrication, consumer products, medical devices, plastic thermoforming, injection molding, furniture and cabinetry companies.