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Engineering Technology & Advanced Manufacturing (ETAM)

Register today for the next “80-hour Manufacturing Essentials” on-line class, starting on May 22nd

The ETAM Program provides training in entry level Engineering and Manufacturing Fundamentals to job seekers interested in improving their skills to gain/remain employed and competitive in the marketplace. The 10 dual-purpose Educational modules are aligned with Engineering Technology Associate in Science degree programs and are formatted so they can be used either in a traditional academic classroom or on-line. As part of the ETAM program, the Banner/MSSC course is designed to prepare participants for Certified Production Technician Certification. Additionally, you can earn 15 credit hours towards the Associates’ Degree in Engineering Technology at Polk State College. 

Benefits to Workers

  • Offers the only nationally portable, industry recognized, skill certifications for front-line production workers (entry-level through first line of supervision) in all sectors of manufacturing  
  • Improves career advancement opportunities and job security and earnings by obtaining high-performance skills through MSSC training 
  • Credentials foundational skills and core competencies needed to be an easily trainable worker able to keep pace with technological changes 
  • Has the potential to improve prospects for hiring, advancement and benefits.

Contact the ETAM Representative below for additional information:

Heather Sanders
ETAM Career Specialist
(863) 508-1100 Ext: 3361
Heather_Sanders@polkworks.org