“Design It, Build It, Keep It!”
Blue Ridge Community College, in partnership with the University of Virginia, is offering high schoolers the opportunity to explore careers in Advanced Manufacturing, while also earning as many as 13 college credits. Through funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), these three courses are being offered free of charge.
Rising high school seniors may apply and females are encouraged to apply. Other high schoolers with STEM interests may apply although preference will be given for seniors. All classes will be held online and synchronously. Students should have a strong understanding of basic math skills and be able to think critically. Please see your high school career coach for more information.
National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant Purpose
The purpose of this NSF grant is to provide rising high school seniors the opportunity to learn about advanced manufacturing concepts and the associated career paths. Students completing the certifications may choose to interview with a local manufacturing facility if they wish to enter the workforce upon graduating from high school. Others may choose to apply the certification towards college credit and enter any one of BRCC’s four manufacturing degree programs. They may also pursue a related transfer degree and subsequently a baccalaureate degree in a field related to manufacturing - such as JMU’s Bio-Technology degree.
Note: This exploratory program in advanced manufacturing is designed to lead to the development of future skill sets, which would be useful in resume development and job interviewing
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