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).
What Mobile Training Centers Do:
- 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 Units Are Equipped With:
Multiprocess welding stations with capabilities of:
- GMAW
- SMAW
- GTAW
- OAW/OAC
Virtual reality / Augmented ARC welding simulation
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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