• City College offers the only associate degree in manufacturing technology in San Diego County.
• The City College Manufacturing Technology Industry Advisory Board monitors curriculum to keep courses and training relevant and up-to-date.
• Our program provides the courses required for apprenticeship training by large local manufacturers such as Solar Turbines
• Local manufacturing companies notify our department of job openings directly.
• Enrollment fees are lowest of any college, university or technical school in California.

The City College Manufacturing Technology program prepares students as industrial technicians to work with various system components developed by product designers. Manufacturing technology courses teach both applied skills and theoretical concepts. Students learn to use automated equipment, how to read blue prints and test metallurgical materials, and the characteristics and uses of different metals. Students can earn a certificate of achievement and/or an associate degree in manufacturing technology.

Excellent Opportunities for Men and Woman:

A growing demand in San Diego for trained manufacturing technicians offers both women and men opportunities for well- paying careers in manufacturing technology.

Departmental Tips:

• Computer technology is transforming manufacturing technology into a sophisticated developing field with exciting careers in automated technology and computer-aided manufacturing.
• Skills learned through an associate degree in manufacturing technology can be used as the basics to start a small manufacturing business or improve existing business operations.
• An associate degree in manufacturing technology can be applied toward a bachelor's degree in engineering technology.

Training Available:
San Diego City College:
Professor Ron Worley
Office A107D
Telephone 619-388-3425

Industry Contact:
AMT - Association for Manufacturing Technology
http://www.mfgtech.org
 

Professor Ron Worley | Office A-107-D | Ttelephone: 619-388-3425