1801 Branch Street|Platte City, MO 64079Phone: 816-858-5505Fax: 816-858-3278

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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.

PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

sayre

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.

Contact Mr. Sayre

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

 

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Hourly Wage

Average Salary

Electromechanical Assemblers

$18.55

$38,580

Electromechanical Technicians 

$29.12

$60,570

Robotics Technicians

$29.12

$60,570

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

$29.22

$74,046

Computer Numerically Controlled Machinist

$29.23

$76,025

Industrial Engineering Technicians

$29.43

$61,210

Electrical Industrial Technicians

$30.78

$64,030

Industrial Production Managers

$51.71

$107,560

*Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022 & Indeed.com 2023

AREAS OF STUDY

  • Industrial Troubleshooting

  • Precision Measurements

  • Mechanical Skills

  • Blueprint Reading

  • AC and DC Electrical Concepts

  • Ladder Logic

  • Motor Controls

  • PLC - Programmable Logic Controller

  • FANUC Robotics

  • Pneumatics/Hydraulics Concepts and Troubleshooting

  • Industrial Automated Manufacturing Concepts

  • Basic Machining

INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS/OTHER CERTIFICATIONS

Students may earn OSHA 10, Fanuc Robot, S/P2 Machining and Fire Safety Certification.

COLLEGE CREDIT

  • Students may earn up to 16 hours of dual credit through Metropolitan Community College.  

CAREER TREE

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