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Advanced Manufacturing

Interested in a career in manufacturing? Our Advanced Manufacturing Career Cluster blends innovative technologies and practices to enhance design and production. It covers areas such as engineering, research and development, automation and artificial intelligence, equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and quality control.

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Innovative Manufacturing Education Center

Our Innovative Manufacturing Education Center (IMEC) on our Beloit-Janesville Campus is home to our manufacturing programs. The 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art center mirrors a real-world manufacturing environment. Its open, flexible spaces accommodate a range of processes from robotics to CNC machining, offering students an authentic, hands-on experience in high-demand fields like Automation Systems Technology, Welding, and Electro-Mechanical Technology.

Exterior shot of the Innovative Manufacturing Education Center

Career Pathways

Career Pathways are structured to guide you in achieving your education goals while exploring different career opportunities. Each pathway include related certificates, diplomas, and degrees that build on shared skills and knowledge. You can enter at a level that fits your experience and personalize your path to align with your goals. Explore the pathway that matches your interests.

There are many opportunities, including high school where students can get a head start on a college degree, or through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Blackhawk.

Certificates include a streamlined set of courses in a specific program area, providing a set of industry-recognized skills preparing students for entry-level employment.

Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education.

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Blackhawk program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.

View Advanced Manufacturing Programs

We offer nearly a dozen Manufacturing programs, all taught in our new Innovative Manufacturing Education Center.

Questions?

Do you have questions about the programs offered or anything related to this field at Blackhawk?