Advanced Manufacturing
In Mississippi—and especially in Grenada—the demand for skilled, technology-focused workers is rapidly growing as local industries expand and new companies establish operations. For high school students, building career-ready skills today can open doors to well-paying, fulfilling jobs while directly contributing to the economic vitality of the community.
Grenada High School recognizes this need and has developed programs tailored to align with the requirements of local industries. The Career and Technical Center’s new Advanced Manufacturing program provides students with hands-on experience in equipment operation, metalworking, and modern manufacturing techniques. These skills align directly with the needs of companies like Milwaukee Tool, which recently opened a plant in Grenada. This new facility offers opportunities for workers skilled in machining, automation, and workplace safety protocols—expertise that can be cultivated through Grenada’s innovative programs.
GCTC has partnered with Amatrol IGNITE, an exciting new program designed to master the concepts of Industry 4.0 and advanced materials for next generation careers. IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing combines eLearning with real-world equipment to teach students the hands-on, transferable skills industry needs. Advanced materials, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and other Industry 4.0 technologies have created many new exciting career opportunities, but also require a new set of knowledge and abilities. Individuals in today’s world must possess state-of-the-art technical skills, systems optimization skills, and employability skills, such as teamwork.
Course Description: Advanced Manufacturing I
This course encompasses the basic skills and knowledge students need to master in order to move ahead in the advanced manufacturing field. Material covered in this course includes employability skills, safety, construction math and drawings, materials handling, tools, and more.
Course Description: Advanced Manufacturing II
This course focuses on the various processes and mechanics within advanced manufacturing. Material covered in this course includes precision measurement, circuits, electronics, hydraulics, and pneumatics. This course also covers more advanced segments of advanced manufacturing, such as programmable logic controllers and robotics. Along with some employability skills, the students will finish the course with a large amount of time spent doing assembly simulation in real-world applications.
Instructor: Charles Williams