Junior Achievement High School Advanced Manufacturing Careers Expo
In partnership with the John T. Blong Technology Center a part of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Friday, September 23, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Watch the Expo in Action!
Students will:
- Learn about career options in advanced manufacturing.
- Receive hands-on experience with equipment used on the job.
- Speak with instructors and career counselors from the John T. Blong Technology Center regarding education, training, financial assistance, and skills required for the jobs.
Areas of focus include:
- CNC/Machining
- Electromechanical
- Logistics
- Mechanical Design/Pro-E
- Renewable Energy
- Welding
Approximately 350 students from 22 area high school will attend the Expo. The participating students have been selected by their teachers based on their interest level in advanced manufacturing careers or they have demonstrated the skills and aptitudes required for these types of jobs.
2011 Scholarship Essay Contest!
Participating students have the opportunity to enter a Scholarship Essay Contest.
Deadline for entry is 4:30 p.m. on November 4, 2011.
JA High School Advanced Manufacturing Scholarship Application Form
Two winners will be awarded $2,500 each to pursue a career in advanced manufacturing
Congratulations to our 2010 Scholarship Winners!
Trent LeBarge (right), a senior at Pleasant Valley, and Dylan Webster (left),
a junior at North Scott, were presented with $2,500 scholarships by John Riches of
the Alcoa Foundation. The scholarships will allow them to pursue training
in advanced manufacturing at the John T. Blong Technology Center.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Major Sponsors:
Supporting Sponsors:
Partners:
Genesis Systems Group, LLC
Parr Instruments