Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing

IGNITE Course 1 is an eight-module, advanced manufacturing course.

It is the perfect blend of career exploration, creative learning and skill development. Students will be exposed to a variety of industries and technologies.

Goals for IGNITE students include:

• Inspiration
• Career exploration
• Collaborative and creative thinking

Cost: $800

Register: Call 309-796-5715 or email gelaudej@hr888888.com

Courses

During Course 1, participants will experience classroom and hands-on training, including:

• Smart automation cells
• Robot programming
• CNC programming
• Computer-aided design
• Electrical circuits
• Pneumatics
• Safety
• Basic measurement

IGNITE uses a highly interactive, multimedia format that includes stunning 3-D graphics and videos, voiceovers of all text, and interactive exercises designed to appeal to learners with a variety of learning styles.

• Stimulating interactive eLearning lessons
• Virtual trainers/simulators
• Project-based learning activities
• Hands-on workstations

IGNITE was developed in collaboration with three Manufacturing USA Institutes (LIFT, America Makes and MxD) and funded in part by the U.S. Department of Defense.