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Higher-ed programs for manufacturers
Ordered alphabetically by programs available in Central Massachusetts
Higher-ed programs for
manufacturers
Ordered alphabetically by programs available in Central Massachusetts
Name Description
Lab(s) and
equipment Contact
Fitchburg State University, Engineering
Technology Department
Conlon Building, Room 209, Fitchburg 01420
978-665-3255 • www.fitchburgstate.edu
Majors include engineering technology, applied science &
technology/engineering. Concentrations include architectural
technology, construction engineering, electrical engineering
technology, energy management technology, andmanufacturing
engineering technology. Internship opportunities available
Robotics and automated
manufacturing lab,
materials testing
facilities, wood and
metal fabrication
facilities
Nirajan Mani
department chair
nmani@fitchburgstate.edu;
978-665-4843
Rhonda Burgess
administrative assistant
rburges1@fitchburgstate.edu;
978-665-3255
Mount Wachusett Community College
444 Green St, Gardner 01440
978-630-6600 • mwcc.edu
Career training for unemployed and incumbent workers through
non-credit and Workforce Training Fund grant programs; quality
and lean systems, leadership, automation, robotics, CNC operation
with CAM, design with CAD and more. Technical instruction for
registered apprenticeship programs for group leader/ supervision,
maintenance and quality technicians for area employers; Central
Region Advanced Manufacturing Consortium, a state-funded
partnership between the MassHire Workforce Boards, community
colleges and other education providers and industry groups
Automation cell with an
integrated robot, two
additional FANUC robots
and associated
electrical, sensor,
pneumatic and plastics
systems trainers; CAD
lab; training at Devens
facility and employer
sites
Briana Peña
career development coach and recruiter
for the manufacturing training programs
bpena1@mwcc.mass.edu;
978-630-9952,
Colleen Clark
assistant dean of workforce development
cclark20@mwcc.mass.edu;
978-630-9242
Quinsigamond Community College
670 W. Boylston St., Worcester 01606
508-853-2300 • www.qcc.edu
Community college offers over 50 associate degree programs and 40
certificate programs including engineering and technology, CAD/
CAM, IT/IS, advanced manufacturing, mechatronics and photonics.
The Manufacturing Technology program is designed to prepare
graduates to enter the field of advanced manufacturing with a focus
on materials and manufacturing processes, quality systems in
modern industry and safe working practices; project-based learning
supports up to seven nationally-recognized credentials
Operation and
maintenance of
electrical, pneumatic,
hydraulic systems and
more; HTEC CNC Center
with Haas machine
tools, portable CMMs
from Faro and stand-
alone CMM from
Hexagon metrology,
Fanuc robots and CAD/
CAM software; FABLab
connected maker space
offers 3D printing,
prototyping, design and
manufacturing
equipment
Lee Duerden
coordinator of Manufacturing
Technology Program
lduerden@qcc.mass.edu
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Road, Worcester 01609
508-831-5000 • www.wpi.edu
There a several collaborative alliances between WPI research centers
and industry:
• The Metal Processing Institute
• The Integrative Materials Design Center
•The Center for Advanced Research in Drying
•Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center (BETC)
•Manufacturing USA:
WPI is a member of 12 of 16 Manufacturing USA institutes.
Manufacturing USA "connects people, ideas, and technology to solve
industry-relevant advanced manufacturing challenges. Its goals are
to enhance industrial competitiveness, increase economic growth,
and strengthen U.S. national security."
Metal Processing
Institute, Manufacturing
Control and Dynamics
Labs, Integrative
Materials Design Center,
HAAS Technical
Education Center,
mechanical engineering
shop, robotics lab,
teaching lab
Research center links:
wp.wpi.edu/mpi/
/web.wpi.edu/academics/me/IMDC/
www.dryingresearch.org/
wp.wpi.edu/betc/
Maunufacturing USA:
www.wpi.edu/research/partnerships/
advancing-manufacturing/wpi-
manufacturing-usa
Source: College websites
- Compiled by: Timothy Doyle, tdoyle@nebusinessmedia.com
