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Engineering Technology Professions

 
Program Description - High School

CONTACT

OCM BOCES Cortlandville Campus
1710 NYS Route 13, Cortland NY
Phone:  (607) 758-5262
Rebecca Robertson, CTE School Counselor
rrobertson@ocmboces.org

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Explore an exciting future in engineering, including micro-nano technology and other cutting-edge fields, in this two-year Engineering Technology Professions program at OCM BOCES. Through a collaborative partnership with Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3), Cornell University’s NanoScale Science & Technology Facility and area industries, students will gain the knowledge and skills they need to pursue a variety of fast-growing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

TC3 & Cornell University Partnership
Students will have a unique opportunity to get a jump-start on their careers by earning up to 18 college credits through Tompkins Cortland Community College in partnership with Cornell University’s state-of-the-art NanoScale facility. Through successful completion of this coursework, students can earn microcredentials from TC3 in Electrical Engineering Technician Level I and Micro-Nano Fabrication Safety.

CTE Endorsement
In addition, students will earn high school credits toward a Career & Technical Education (CTE) endorsement on their diploma — an endorsement that signifies they have met a rigorous industry standard by successfully passing a technical assessment. The CTE seal is recognized by employers and colleges across the country.

 
Industry Training Opportunities
  • Job Shadowing
  • Internships
  • Apprenticeships
Available Academic Credits
  • 3 CTE credits per year
  • 1 science or 1 math credit per year
  • TC3 college credits
  • Up to 18 TC3 college credits, applied toward microcredentials in Electrical Engineering Technician Level I and Micro-Nano Fabrication Safety
 
Career Opportunities 
  • Agricultural Engineers*
  • Automotive Engineers*
  • Mechanical Engineers*
  • Electrical Engineers*
  • Industrial Production Managers*
  • Logistics Engineers*
  • Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians*
  • Microsystems Engineers*
  • Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists & Technicians*
  • Nanosystems Engineers*
  • Semiconductor Processing Technicians*
  • Civil Engineers*
  • Materials Engineers*
  • Manufacturing Engineers*
  • Robotics Engineers*
  • Bioengineers & Biomedical Engineers*
  • Computer Hardware Engineers*

 

*Advanced Employment - additional training may be necessary
Partners
  • Tompkins Cortland Community College
  • Cornell University’s NanoScale Science & Technology Facility
  • Area industries