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KC Tech Academy, a non-profit organization, is an advanced manufacturing training program currently serving high school students and soon 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 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. Being the main driver for curriculum development within the program, KC Tech’s 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 KC Tech 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.

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM: This program gives students an understanding of the processes involved in the manufacturing and production fields. Students will gain hands-on experience working with state-of-the-art equipment similar to what large companies are using to make the products we use everyday. The fundamentals taught in this class related to programming, troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating machine equipment will allow students to earn their Certified Production Technician Certification. A good portion of the class will cover commercial electronics and fluid power. Students may find jobs in the areas of Industrial Maintenance, Robotics, Machining, Transportation & Logistics, Welding, Production, HVAC, and Industrial Electrical.

PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

Mr. Sayre joined the NCC staff in the fall of 2020. He has more than two decades of manufacturing/production experience in a wide range of fields. He's performed nearly every job from Apprentice Mechanic to Controls Engineer and eventually worked his way up to the plant Industrial Maintenance Manager. He studied Industrial Maintenance at MCC Business and Technology Center early in his career. The chances are good that if it has something to do with manufacturing or production technology, he's either done it or been part of a team working on it. He's also had the privilege to work with Oak Park High School Robotics as a mentor for the past several years. "I'm excited to join NCC," Sayre said. " I am looking forward to sharing my experience and knowledge in these high demand fields with the next generations."

Contact Mr. Sayre

Phone: 816-505-5505 x1707
Email:[email protected]

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Hourly Wage

Average Salary

Machinists

$22.95

$47,730

HVAC Mechanics & Installers

$23.38

$48,630

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

$28.55

$59,360

Electrician

$28.87

$60,040

Robotics Technician

$29.02

$60,360

CNC Programmers

$29.22

$60,780

Drafters & Engineering Techs

$29.57

$61,510

Logisticians

$37.03

$77,030

Control Room Operators

$38.87

$80,850

*Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2021

AREAS OF STUDY

Industry Problem Solving/Measurement
Mechanical Skills
Blueprint Reading/Processes and Controls
Electricity Concepts
Quality and Lean Manufacturing
Thermodynamics and Chemistry
Robotics
OSHA Safety Concepts
CDL Basic Operation

INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS/OTHER CERTIFICATIONS

Students may earn OSHA 10 and Fanuc Robot Certification.

COLLEGE CREDIT

Students may earn up to 17 hours of dual credit through Metropolitan Community College.

CAREER TREE

Click the tree below to view an interactive KC Tech Academy career exploration guide.

Northland Career Center

Northland Career Center and the Platte County R-3 School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs, activities, or in employment. As required by law, the district provides equal access to district facilities and related benefits and services and will not discriminate against any group officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, or any other youth groups designated in applicable federal law. Northland Career Center and the Platte County R-3 School District is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries or concerns regarding the application of this notice may be referred to our district’s Compliance Officer. Any person who is unable to resolve a problem or grievance arising under Title VI, Title IX, the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, or Title II of the ADA, may contact the Office for Civil Rights, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320 Kansas City, MO 64106, phone number (816) 268-0550.

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