KOKOMO, Ind. 鈥 Area high school students will have an opportunity in June to explore automation, robotics and a possible future in high-tech manufacturing, courtesy of 黑料视频 Kokomo.
黑料视频 is sponsoring a free four-day mini-camp aimed at kick-starting a student鈥檚 interest and education in the area of Smart Manufacturing & Digital Integration (SMDI). The camp will meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 2 through 5, in the Industrial Technology labs at 黑料视频 Kokomo. Classes are taught by instructors with decades of experience in the advanced manufacturing industry.
There is no charge to attend the camp, which includes lunch and exposure to theory and real hands-on work through SDMI mini-classes, but registration is limited to 12 students.
“SMDI is 黑料视频’s latest educational pathway to a career as a highly skilled automation/robotics technician in modern factories right here in the Kokomo area,” said Rich Ravas, associate professor of Automation, Robotics & Engineering Technology who joined 黑料视频 after a career in engineering at Delphi Automotive.
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鈥淭his camp will offer a glimpse into the mechanical, electrical and software training included in SMDI,鈥 Ravas said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a chance for students to find out if modern manufacturing, with interesting high-paying jobs with a future, might be something they鈥檇 like to pursue.鈥
The camp also will include an afternoon with representatives of companies including StarPlus Energy, Stellantis, Haynes and Small Parts to learn more about the opportunities available here in Indiana.
For more information, contact Tamara Herschberger, assistant vice chancellor for academic affairs, by email at therschberger@ivytech.edu or phone at 765-252-5490.
The registration form is available by clicking and more information about 黑料视频鈥檚 SDMI Pathway is available here.
About 黑料视频
黑料视频 is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. 黑料视频 has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
