HARRISBURG, Pa. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 -
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WHO: |
HACC faculty |
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WHAT: |
Hosts Advanced Manufacturing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Academy on mechatronics, engineering and welding for area middle school students |
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WHEN: |
Saturday, April 26, 2014, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. |
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WHERE: |
HACC’s Midtown Center of the Harrisburg Campus, Midtown 2, 1500 North Third Street |
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The Academy, hosted by HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, is offered by The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to promote career awareness in high-priority advanced manufacturing careers. Academy topics will include:
Students will be introduced to the operation of a basic electronic circuit and electronic components. Students will work to assemble a working circuit.
Students will develop an architectural project using 3-D modeling software.
Students will be trained on the basics of metal inert gas welding on a welding simulator.
Students will be introduced to the industrial computers controlling automated processes in manufacturing, water treatment and logistics operations.
Students will learn about advanced manufacturing career pathways, career opportunities and the availability of college credit in high school.
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About HACC
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, offers more than 150 career and transfer associate degree, certificate and diploma programs to nearly 20,000 students at campuses in Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York and through online classes. In addition, HACC serves more than 29,000 students in noncredit workforce development, public safety, adult basic education and continuing education programs offered at all campuses and off-site locations in many communities in Central Pennsylvania. For more information on how HACC is uniquely YOURS, visit www.hacc.edu.