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Industrial Automation and Robotics, a non-profit organization, is an advanced manufacturing training program currently serving high school students and has a long term goal of adding an adult program as well. In partnership with Northland Career Center, our 2-year competency based program is being conducted at the NCC location in Platte City. KC Tech Academy is the organization that will bring industry and education together for a great experience and market value asset for our students teaching the high-tech skills many manufacturers are seeking. With NCC being the main driver for curriculum development within the program, our main goal is to focus on practical hands-on skills that are relevant and many businesses are seeking by an instructor with excellent industry experience. We are building a successful pipeline of workforce ready students excited about a career in manufacturing with the soft skills needed to be successful upon graduation. Another important initiative for Industrial Automation and Robotics is to increase awareness with consistent outreach to students, parents, and our community about the many high-tech and well-paying roles available in this industry to increase the number of students going into manufacturing after graduation. The KC Tech Academy mission is: KC Tech Academy delivers industry-led education to empower life-ready manufacturing professionals. Through NCC’s Industrial Automation and Robotics program, we will continue to utilize KC Tech Academy curriculum, mission, and goals at NCC.
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM: Industrial Automation and Robotics is an advanced manufacturing training program serving high school students with a focus on Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Robotics, and Electrical Motor Controls. This 2-year competency-based program is located at the Northland Career Center in Platte City, Mo. KC Tech Academy brings industry and education together to match the high-tech skills manufacturers seek. Employers are desperately seeking employees matching the skills that NCC and KC Tech Academy teaches. These careers are in high demand and high paying as there is an extreme shortage of workers with these skill sets. Our shared goal is to teach students both technical and soft skills to prepare them for their fields in the industry. The objective is a successful pipeline of workforce-ready students excited about a career in advanced manufacturing who also have the soft skills needed to be successful upon graduation. The KC Tech Academy mission is: KC Tech Academy delivers industry-led education to empower life-ready manufacturing professionals, which is why our partnership with them is perfect.