Advanced manufacturing is the use of innovative technologies and methodologies for
improved competitiveness in the manufacturing sectors. The aim of advanced manufacturing
is to enhance output; create quality valued added products that respond to market
need; reduce the time to market with improved materials while controlling inventory.
Courses include those that teach new technologies such as 3D printing as well as foundational
courses such as Fundamentals of Metrology Concepts. Courses under this section can
be stacked into Micro Credentials, certificates or degrees. There are many local
companies looking to employ people with these skills.
To meet the growing need for a skilled workforce, New York State has provided funding for community colleges to develop one of the largest statewide public/private partnership apprenticeship programs in the country. The SUNY Apprenticeship Program will assist in developing Registered Apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, IT and other high needs fields.
Those that are registered DOL apprentices are encouraged to take Related Instruction with SUNY Ulster. Up to $5,000 per apprentice for Related Instruction course work is available.
To find out more about related instruction training for registered apprentices or pre-apprenticeship training contact Barbara Reer at 845-802-7171 or reerb@sunyulster.edu