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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: KC Tech Academy 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 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. KC Tech Academy’s main
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.