7/29/26
Today, our guest speaker was Christopher (Chris) Sikora, Chair of the C.O.D. Manufacturing Technology Program.
The Manufacturing Technology program emphasizes basic engineering principles, technical skills, and identifying and resolving production problems in product manufacturing. Degrees and certificates are available in automated manufacturing, drafting and design, manufacturing technology, manufacturing engineering technology, mold making and tool and die making. Students will take manufacturing technology courses in blueprint reading, industrial design, basic robotics, technical mechanics and quality control.
For those still in high school, the Taking Back the Trades program lets them take advanced manufacturing courses before they graduate. They get hands-on experience with robotics, computer automation and design software to discover how technology and creativity come together.
Degrees and Certificates are offered for the following (for requirements & program details visit: