Friday, August 30, 2013
Anderson School District Four Launches Mechatronics
Anderson School District Four will offer a new career and technical training program in manufacturing beginning this fall, in response to the growing demand of South Carolina's demand for highly trained workers. Pendleton High School has launched a manufacturing program in mechatronics, which combines industrial and mechanical skills with computer programming and controls. "When local companies are offering apprenticeship programs to recruit students to train debt-free for jobs paying over $50,000 per year, it is our responsibility to prepare students for such opportunities," says Dr. Charlotte McDavid, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Services in reference to Michelin Technical Scholars and BMW Scholars. Anderson School District Four began in August with over 40 students enrolled in the program. The district hopes to expand its collaboration with Tri-County Technical College to offer post-secondary transition opportunities in mechatronics in the future.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
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