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IGNITE Course 1 is an eight-module, advanced manufacturing course.

It is the perfect blend of career exploration, creative learning and skill development. Students will be exposed to a variety of industries and technologies.

Goals for IGNITE students include:

  • Inspiration
  • Career exploration
  • Collaborative and creative thinking

Cost: $800

Register: Call 309-796-5715 or email gelaudej@bhc.edu

Courses

During Course 1, participants will experience classroom and hands-on training, including:

  • Smart automation cells
  • Robot programming
  • CNC programming
  • Computer-aided design
  • Electrical circuits
  • Pneumatics
  • Safety
  • Basic measurement

IGNITE uses a highly interactive, multimedia format that includes stunning 3-D graphics and videos, voiceovers of all text, and interactive exercises designed to appeal to learners with a variety of learning styles.

  • Stimulating interactive eLearning lessons
  • Virtual trainers/simulators
  • Project-based learning activities
  • Hands-on workstations

IGNITE was developed in collaboration with three Manufacturing USA Institutes (LIFT, America Makes and MxD) and funded in part by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Contact

Business Training Center
Julie Gelaude | Director
309-796-5715
gelaudej@bhc.edu