ECTC streamlines advanced manufacturing programs
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College announced today the launch of a new
advanced manufacturing academic program — Automation, Industrial and Robotics Technology
— to deliver high-quality education that fuels regional economic development.
The AIRT program evolved from three existing programs as Kentucky’s growing industrial
base implements more automated and robotic technologies. Those programs are Engineering
and Electronics Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, and most tracks of
the Electrical Technology program.
“This is an innovative approach to better prepare our students for success in automation,
robotics and manufacturing careers,” said ECTC Vice President for Academics Dr. Telly
Sellars. “Our updated, employer-driven curriculum ensures our graduates are prepared
for their next steps, whether they enter the workforce with an associate degree or
pursue a bachelor’s degree.”
A new partnership between the ECTC Robbins University Center and the University of
Louisville’s J.B. Speed School of Engineering allows students in the new program’s
mechatronics track to seamlessly transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree in applied
engineering.
U of L will offer classes starting in August at the ECTC Blue Oval SK Training Center
in Glendale. ECTC graduates can learn more at uofl.me/ectc-applied-engr.
The AIRT associate degree includes four other tracks: automation and robotics technician,
instrumentation and process control technician, manufacturing maintenance, and electronics
automation technician. Students on these tracks will also earn stackable certificates.
“Our students are getting real-world experience and starting careers in high-demand,
high-wage fields,” said AIRT program coordinator and faculty member David Late. “The
AIRT program leads to challenging work that is rewarding, both personally and financially,
and the job outlook is very strong.”
ECTC will continue to offer the Electrical Technology program’s electrical construction
track for aspiring residential and commercial electricians.
ECTC classes begin Aug. 18. Start your ECTC Application.
