IGNITE: Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing
Hawkeye Community College is launching a new program called IGNITE: Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing, a foundational skill development program designed to stimulate student interest in Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 careers.
Students will learn about manufacturing careers and apply what they have learned through hands on competency based projects.
Program Overview
IGNITE’s innovative curriculum supports a modular 6-course Advanced Manufacturing program. Each course can be completed in one semester, providing flexibility for 1, 2, or 3-year programs. Students begin with foundational topics, such as safety, measurement, hand tools, print reading, and materials science. They then move on to learn relevant knowledge and hands-on skills related to a wide variety of topics essential in modern industry.
Hawkeye is currently offering Course 1: Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing and Course 2: Introduction to Systems with plans to offer the remaining courses.
Course 1:
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing
Enroll in Course I: Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing
Class meets for seven weeks Monday – Friday, March 20 – May 5, 2023 from 5:30–7:30pm.
Accepted students cannot miss more than three sessions.
Orientation: March 13 – 14, 2023 from 5:30–8:30pm, at the Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center. Students must attend each orientation session.
Program Cost: $3,495
Tuition costs for Course 1 is sponsored by grants and employer donations.
If interested in an IGNITE Course 1 scholarship contact us using the Program Application below.
Apply Today!
Course 2:
Introduction to Systems
Students will build upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities obtained during IGNITE Level 1: Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing. Students will be introduced to the future of advanced manufacturing through the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), lean manufacturing, and electronic systems. Students will also improve their Computer Aided Design, modeling, and robotic system skills. Tuition costs must be paid by the student or by an employer sponsorship.
Enroll in Course 2: Introduction to Systems
Class meets for eight weeks Monday – Friday, June 27 – August 19, 2022 from 5:30–7:30pm.
Accepted students cannot miss more than three sessions. This includes orientation and class sessions.
Application deadline: June 22, 2022
Students must successfully complete Course 1: Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing prior to the application deadline.
Program Cost
Tuition costs for IGNITE Course 2: Introduction to systems must be paid for by the student.
If interested in IGNITE Course 2 please contact us using the Program Application below.
Apply Today!
Program Application
Contact us to learn more about the program.