Explore careers in advanced manufacturing
IGNITE Course 1 is an 8 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
Learn new hands-on skills
The 8 modules in Course 1 cover:
- 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 3D 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.