Education

Rhodes State College Awarded $130,968 Grant to Fund Technical Certificate Courses for High School Students and Adults

  • 30 September 2024

Rhodes State College has been awarded $130,968 in funding for the "Program and Project Support Certificate Courses for High School Students and Adults" initiative. The grant, provided for FY24, will allow the college to offer scholarships for 108 students, including high school students and adults, to pursue specialized technical training.

From September 2024 through June 2025, students will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of certificate programs, including:

  • FANUC Robotics – Basic and Advanced
  • Industrial Automation
  • Welding
  • Understanding Basic Electricity

These courses are designed to equip participants with hands-on experience and essential skills in key technical fields. Participants will not only learn to operate and troubleshoot advanced machinery but also gain valuable experience to boost their employment prospects. Each course aims to ignite further interest in continued education and careers in automation, robotics, welding, and electrical industries.

About the Courses:

  • The Industrial Automation Certificate bootcamp introduces participants to essential automation skills, including machine troubleshooting, industrial circuit wiring, and an overview of programmable logic controllers.
  • The FANUC Robotics Training (basic and advanced) prepares students to program, operate, and integrate industrial robots, providing a pathway to FANUC certification.
  • The Welding Certificate teaches Metal Inert Gas (MIG), robotic, and spot-welding techniques, along with inspection standards and fabrication tools.
  • The Understanding Basic Electricity Certificate covers electrical components and circuits, wiring diagrams, and industrial circuit troubleshooting.

Rhodes State College's collaboration with over 20 school districts, five chartered non-public schools, and seven county Job and Family Service offices ensures these programs meet the needs of the community, continuing the College's mission to provide high-quality technical education. This grant will further support technical training opportunities for students in grades 9-12 and adults, meeting the growing demand for skilled workers in the region.

Interested individuals can visit RhodesState.edu/Rhodesology. For more information, please contact Ashley Hunter at hunter.m@rhodesstate.edu or 567-712-1747.