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Interested in an entry-level position in the high-demand field of manufacturing?

Or are you already working in manufacturing and want to upgrade your skills?

Consider ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University Regionals certificate program in manufacturing foundations.

Offered in the Department of Engineering Technology with support of the Ohio Engineering Technology Educators Association, the new program is fast, affordable, and lays the groundwork that can lead to a rewarding career or a college degree.

Fast

The coursework is presented in a hybrid (combination of online/in-person) format, and can be completed in as little as one semester. You’ll then put that knowledge to work in a required internship with a local manufacturer.

For an added bonus, you will earn  once you complete the first 9 ENT credit hours.

Certificate programs are a smart investment. Not only will you have the learning skills that you need to start your career in manufacturing but you will be learning them at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University Regionals, recognized as being .

Foundational

Students who earn the certificate can enter the workforce and continue seamlessly toward earning an associate or bachelor’s degree in one of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Regionals Engineering Technology programs. They can also earn additional certificates at educational institutions across the state.

Course Requirements

MTH 125 Pre-Calculus (5)

ENT 135 Computer Aided Drafting (3)

ENT 151 Engineering Materials (3)

ENT 152 Computer Aided Mfg. I (3)

EGS 215 Workplace Writing (3)

ENT 340 Internship (1-3)

Total Credit Hours 18-20

Talent development can be an expensive proposition. Many companies struggle with finding qualified entry-level candidates that have up-to-date skills to meet the ever-changing needs of the sector.

By partnering with ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University Regionals new manufacturing foundations certificate program, you get access to students who are obtaining hands-on experience and knowledge of basic manufacturing processes. We teach them to work as a member of a team to communicate effectively, solve problems, and improve productivity.

Our new certificate program includes a required internship. By opening your company to an intern, you are creating a mutually beneficial relationship. Your intern gains valuable hands-on experience they can apply in the future. Your company could gain an employee if the intern returns after graduation.