MODERN MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
1005 FRANKLIN VALPARAISO, IN 46383 219.531.3170 FAX 219.531.3173
Please Email us at: gcarmack@mail.valpo.k12.in.us “Click on the blue globes to visit the rest of the career center”
Modern Machining Technology is a high school vocational technical program that teaches students machining, CNC machining, computer aided machining (CAM), manufacturing, quality and basic mechanics. Our program is offered to high school junior and senior boys and girls and is a 2 year program that will prepare students for a career after high school or for advancement in a college related programs such as manufacturing, mechanical, production or quality engineering.
Modern Machining Technology is available to any and all students. Every student has a right to learn what they desire in an environment that encourages them to discover their capabilities.
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This is a tri-fold brochure and is printed on 2 sides of a sheet of paper
Download our syllabus to see what you will learn in our program.
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PLACES OF INTEREST
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Check out our video...all about US!!!!
NOTE: This video was produced by students in our video production class.
Now check out this video to see all of our programs at the Porter County Career & Tech Center!!
More great places to visit for some very useful information!
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Learn about drugs and abuse
Mr. Carmack's infamous pot smoker poster!
Do you know how long you have to be clean of ALL drugs to successfully PASS and drug screen test?
You should! If you want one of the really great jobs that this program can get you into!
****NEWS**** Last Updated-03/05/2011
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PROJECT!!!
Please visit our "Projects" page to learn more about our plans to "Go Green"!
Dual Credit Opportunities!!
Students of Modern Machining Technology can now earn "Dual College Credit with the Project Excel program from Vincennes University. First years students can earn up to 6 college credits and second year students can earn 2 more for a total of 8 college credits.
UPDATE!! Vincennes is working out the details where we may be able to offer as many as 14 college credits.
The "Dual Credit" program qualifies for the new Indiana "Technical Honors" program.
New Machines
Last year, we purchased a new Clausing mill with a 3 axis Acu-Rite CNC control on it and 4 new Acra 16in lathes with DRO.
Enrolment:
Once again, our afternoon class has filled up and is closed. This has been a regular thing the past few years. We currently had 14 students signed up for the morning class and 18 for the afternoon class. Enrolment is still fairly constant.
Academics:
Indiana Department of Education Core40 and the new Technical Honors Diploma information: http://www.doe.state.in.us/core40/diploma_requirements.html
The link above also has a "FAQ" document to aid in determining the requirements for core40 and THD
We also have an articulation agreement with Purdue-Calumet where students can acquire up to after completing 2 years of Modern Machining Tech and then enrolling in Purdue's MET program within 3 years after high school graduation. We have achieved the same articulation with Purdue-North Central.
We also have a pending agreement with the Porter County Machinist Apprenticeship program where a student that fulfils the same requirements as above can enter into the second year of the apprenticeship skipping the entire first year.
NOCTI EXAM
We will again be taking the NOCTI assessment test for Precision Machining at the end of this school year. The test is only for a study to determine if it would serve as a viable "Assessment" for Career & Technical Programs. Students' performances on the NOCTI tests will not be used in determining their final grades for Modern Machining Technology.
Getting Noticed:
In the early spring of 2006, the Modern Machining Technology program was given an award of excellence for being the top vocational program in Indiana for 2006. It was very impressive.
Award of Excellence Certificate
Starting Careers:
The past couple of years have been a challenge for students to find jobs and start careers immediately out of high school. We currently have 3 students working part time in local manufacturing. These "part time" jobs are looking pretty positive to turn into full time positions after students graduate.
SUPPORTERS OF OUR PROGRAM:
Below are links to the companies and people that help support our program. They have provided us with donations and or support which makes our program unique in its structure and "award winning" in its curriculum. The value of their help cannot be measured and is greatly appreciated by myself and my students. Please visit their sites.
