Mobile Training Centers
Prairie State College Mobile Training Centers
Prairie State College brings education and training on the road. In recognition of and response to the skills gaps evident in several key manufacturing job types within the Chicago region, Prairie State College is offering mobile training opportunities to existing employees of private firms and post-high school residents in the region through our Mobile Training Centers (MTCs).
MTC's provide tailor made services brought to the company site to enhance employee skills and improve performance. Curricula is developed based on employers' goals and can be delivered on the welding or the CNC units.
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MTCs Offer:
- On-site, hands-on training using current technology
- Customizable curriculum, including classroom instruction and practical application
- Training that can be applied toward a college degree or as professional development
- Lab exercises designed to enhance employee competence and performance
Employers will:
- Minimize loss of production time and travel expenses
- Increase engagement, efficiency, and retention
- Maintain a competitive edge
- Increase safety performance by uniform adherence to industry standards
- Reduce the manufacturing skills gap
Welding Unit
Stations equipped with:
- Multiprocess welding stations with capabilities of:
- GMAW
- SMAW
- GTAW
- OAW/OAC
- Virtual reality / Augmented ARC welding simulation
Features:
Welding setup, operation, and troubleshooting using Miller multiprocess welders
Manufacturing Unit
Stations equipped with:
- Emco machines, Haas simulators, and laptop computers
- Manual mill/Lathe Combo matching centers
- Robotic operations for operation and troubleshooting
- ABB and Fanuc robotics
Features:
PLC and electronics operation and troubleshooting using Seimens, and Allen Bradley
components. The unique concept of the interchangeable control can be fitted to all
concept machines. The user is trained on all CNC industry controls that are common
to the market. All common control units can be installed and taught on one single
machine.
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Contact Us
Schedule your training today!
Call (708) 709-7902 or email wdcetrades@prairiestate.edu