PATHWAY CONNECTION

Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) created a career awareness Summer Institute to introduce students to the Advanced Manufacturing industry. Students were informed about the technology driving the manufacturing industry forward, such as precision machining, computerized numeric control (CNC), and 3D Printing. This 3-day career awareness program was piloted April 11-13, 2023 at RVCC’s Workforce Training Center for 20 Hunterdon Central High School students during the students’ Easter Break. Following the pilot, RVCC will conduct expanded outreach to Justice Impacted learners, Veterans, and underserved communities in an effort to drive awareness of the Summer Institute that is scheduled for June 2023.

Camden County College (CCC) developed marketing material to demonstrate the pathways they offer including the Precision Machinist Certificate of Achievement and the Associate of Applied Science in Precision Machining. Outreach activities by CCC included: (1) a Career Symposium and tour of college labs, (2) the All Camden County High School Counselors Program Symposium, and (3) STEM Day events. Camden County Technical School is a key education partner directing students to CCC’s program.

County College of Morris (CCM) worked with the Morris County Vocational School District to plan and deliver a Career Awareness Day for students from around the county who are interested in advanced manufacturing. The event was held on February 20, students from 10 different high schools. Students were introduced to manual machining and microelectronics through hands-on activities.