Comments on: Northview Manufacturing Tech Program Becomes Regional Model

By: Marty Lister

Marty Lister — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 15:51:30 +0000

To Donna Funck – yes it is a 4 year program – but on a rare occasion we can fast-track the student and get them through the program in order to get certified. I am fast-tracking a senior at Northview now in the manufacturing academy. He is two tests away from completing his certification. If you have any questions – please feel free to call me at the school. I am the Instructor for the Manufacturing Academy at Northview.

By: Donna Funck

Donna Funck — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:05:51 +0000

Many of the high school career academies require 3 or 4 years of sequential coursework. Does anyone know if this is the case for the Manufacturing Tech program? I couldn’t find an answer on Northview’s school website.

By: Billy D

Billy D — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 02:57:23 +0000

these new technology-based programs are fast becoming the way of the future. Employers are looking more for the hands on folks with common sense than they are the clueless college grad that can tell you anything you want to know about how beetles breed in sub-zero temps but they don’t know the slightest thing about a common sense approach to working with their hands AND minds. You won’t find anyone more passionate about what they do than Steve Harrell either. The amount of enthusiasm he brings to the district is amazing. Great job!!

By: Michael Murph

Michael Murph — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:49:22 +0000

I took an Industrial Electronics program similar to this at Atmore State Technical College which is not taught anymore. I have had a good 22 year career working in radio communications and then audiovisual. There is shortage of qualified technicians in the audiovisual industry right now.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:44:37 +0000

Wow! I would have loved to have been offered that when I was at Northview!

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 10:55:08 +0000

I am happy to see this. I was an electronic tech who did R& D in California. I just wish they had somewhere to work here when they graduate. I left and went where the work is, and unfortunately many of them will have to do the same thing.