Celebrating CTE Month | Week Three
Applied Industrial Technology and Transportation
Linn-Benton Community College offers the education and practical training needed to develop the highly-skilled workforce required to staff this region's industries. In two years or less, students in the following programs can move into new careers - fueling the Willamette Valley's economy in the process:
- Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
- Automotive Technology
- CNC Machinist
- Construction and Forestry Equipment Technology
- Heavy Equipment and Diesel Technology
- Industrial Building Mechanics and Green Technology
- Industrial Pipe Trades Fitting and Welding
- Industrial Refrigeration Mechatronics
- Machine Tool Technology
- Mechatronics or Industrial Automation Technology
- Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation
- Welding and Fabrication Technology
Faculty profile: Scott Ballard
In his 27th year teaching manufacturing to college and high school students, Scott Ballard says that what he loves most is helping students find a career path that will lead them to success.
Teamwork in the LBCC Welding Program
The Industrial Technology Society (ITS) co-curricular program helps students develop teamwork skills while working on real-world projects.
Britney Cawrse advises others to jump right in
"I’ve always been of the mind that whatever age you are, you can always learn a new skill,” she said.
Caleb Martin will start career in just two years with help of CWE
Recipient of a Student Achievement Award from the Cooperative Education
and Internship Association, Martin will graduate this June.
