{"id":15,"date":"2025-04-16T21:05:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T21:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coe.ccc.edu\/mtec\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2025-08-12T15:37:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T15:37:14","slug":"mtec-center-of-excellence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coe.ccc.edu\/mtec\/","title":{"rendered":"Manufacturing Technology Engineering Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1289.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hero-video ccc-rd-theme ccc-fw-section\" style='--ccc-hero-gradient:var(--ccc-gradient-rd)'>\n\n\n    \n        <div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"video-cnt\">\n\n                                    <div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\">\n                        <iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1067894752?h=0fa1d4e05e&autoplay=1&loop=1&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\" \n                        style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;transform:unset;\" title=\"\"><\/iframe>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>                \n                    <button class=\"pause-play playing\"><span class=\"text\">Pause Video<\/span><\/button>\n                                \n            <\/div>        \n        <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"hero-content\">\n            <h1><\/h1>\n            <p class=\"subheader\">Manufacturing is always advancing. So can you.<\/p>\n                        <div class=\"copy\">\n                <p>Hands-on training, high-tech equipment, extraordinary earning potential <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"btn-cnt\"><a href='https:\/\/coe.ccc.edu\/mtec\/#request-more-information' target='' class='btn btn-knockout-reverse'>Request More Information&nbsp;<i class='fa-chevron-right fas'><\/i><\/a><\/div>        \n    <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--link_color: var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:80px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:#f8f9fa;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1289.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:40px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:40px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n\n<div class=\"dots reveal\" style=\"justify-content:left\">\n    <div class=\"gold\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"green\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"red\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"pink\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"purple\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"yellow\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"blue\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#000000;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-font-size:44px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;font-size:1em;--fontSize:44;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">High-tech. Human touch.<\/p><\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Modern manufacturing relies on technology\u2014and technology rapidly changes. The expert instructors at Daley College can help you stay up to date.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll train with industry professionals on the same state-of-the-art technology you\u2019ll use on the job so you can maximize your earning potential.<\/p>\n<p>You can also earn industry certificates that allow you to stand out to potential employers and make sure you\u2019re ready for work on day one.<\/p>\n<p>In our Manufacturing Technology Engineering Center (MTEC), you\u2019ll gain hands-on experience in computer-integrated manufacturing, robotics, and factory automation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_3);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_3);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper lazyload fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"http:\/\/coe.ccc.edu\/mtec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/RD_Background-2.jpg\" data-bg=\"http:\/\/coe.ccc.edu\/mtec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/RD_Background-2.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 md-text-align-center\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><h3><strong>Make It In Illinois<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Be a part of the manufacturing renaissance with &#8220;green&#8221; renewable energy and other emerging technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"md-text-align-center\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_border_color:#181818;--button_accent_hover_color:#181818;--button_border_hover_color:#181818;--button_border_width-top:2px;--button_border_width-right:2px;--button_border_width-bottom:2px;--button_border_width-left:2px;--button_gradient_top_color:#181818;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#181818;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:rgba(24,24,24,0);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:rgba(24,24,24,0);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/manufacturing.web.illinois.edu\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--link_color: #f5a800;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:#1e1e1e;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"program-benefit\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1289.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#f2f2f2;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Program Benefits<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-text-color:#ffffff;\"><p>Modern manufacturing jobs require computer skills as well as traditional mechanical skills. Daley College combines foundational classroom learning with hands-on training on high-tech equipment. Our instructors also prioritize business skills like industrial supervision so you can be a shop-floor leader at your job. You can learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ccc.edu\/programs\/#filter=.filter_15&amp;.filter_24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">manufacturing programs<\/a> in our online catalog.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1088804524?h=08542d424c&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479&amp;dnt=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"MTEC Overview\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1289.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n\n<div class=\"ccc-callout-section ccc-rd-theme ccc-callout-light ccc-callout-image-right\">\n\n  <div class=\"callout photo\">\n                <div class='content'>\n            <h3>Why study Advanced Manufacturing at Daley?<\/h3>\n         <p><ul>\n<li>No previous experience is needed\u2014we can help you quickly build expertise<\/li>\n<li>Our facility has full-sized manufacturing equipment, not simulations<\/li>\n<li>Learn computer-aided design, CNC programming, and 3-D printing in our state-of-the-art computer lab<\/li>\n<li>Program, set up, and operate computerized machines<\/li>\n<li>Learn the fundamentals of robotics, electricity, and electronics<\/li>\n<li>Learn to set up and repair the high-tech machines that make complex medical instruments, aircraft, locomotives, wind turbines, and so much more<\/li>\n<li>Learn from our industry partners, including the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Calumet Area Industrial Commission, American Gear Manufacturing Association, and others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n                     \n        <\/div> \n                <div class=\"photo\">\n            <img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/coe.ccc.edu\/mtec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/MTEC-image1.jpg\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n                 \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--link_color: #b16d03;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:44px;--awb-margin-top:44px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"careers-section\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1289.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:22px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:22px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n\n<div class=\"dots reveal\" style=\"justify-content:left\">\n    <div class=\"gold\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"green\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"red\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"pink\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"purple\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"yellow\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"blue\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <h2 class='dots-reveal-title' style=\"\"> Career Outlook<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>With a certificate or associate degree from Daley College, you\u2019ll be ready to go straight into the advanced manufacturing workforce.<\/p>\n<p>Daley College has partnered with employers, community organizations, and industry associations to provide students with great opportunities to advance their careers across different industries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><strong>Industry Associations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greatersouthwest.org\/\">Greater Southwest Development Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/calumetareaindustrial.com\/\">Calumet Area Industrial Commission<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaccmidwest.org\/de\">German American Chamber<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agma.org\/\">American Gear Manufacturing Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"Society%20of%20Manufacturing%20Engineers\">Society of Manufacturing Engineers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><strong>Community-based Organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imancentral.org\/chicago\/\">IMAN \u2013 Inner-City Muslim Action Network<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swopchicago.org\/\">SWOP &#8211; Southwest Organizing Project<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoareaproject.org\/\">Chicago Area Project<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mfgren.org\/\">Manufacturing Renaissance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therevolutioninstitute.org\/\">Revolution Institute<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/secondchance\/\">Second Chance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/caracollective.org\/\">Cara Collective<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbaworks.org\/\">Chatham Business Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iin.uillinois.edu\/programs\/partners-for-reentry-opportunities-in-workforce-development-prowd\/\">Illinois Innovation Network \u2013 PROWD Project<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><strong>Employer Partners:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/donsonmachine.com\/\">Donson Machine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandc.com\/\">S&amp;C Electric<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freedmanseating.com\/\">Freedman Seating<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tootsie.com\/\">Tootsie Roll<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alphabaking.com\/\">Alpha Bakery<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>Associate degree holders can\u00a0earn\u00a0$60,000 a year or more as a robotics technologist, mechanical engineering tech, electrical drafter, architectural drafter, millwright, and many other roles. You can learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ccc.edu\/programs\/#filter=.filter_15&amp;.filter_24\">potential manufacturing jobs and salaries<\/a> by looking at individual programs in our catalog and clicking on the \u201cCareers\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p>You could also expand your knowledge and earning potential by seamlessly transferring from Daley College to a four-year university and obtaining your bachelor\u2019s degree in manufacturing technology, or even earning your bachelor&#8217;s degree from .<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"student-success\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1289.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n\n<div class=\"dots reveal\" style=\"justify-content:left\">\n    <div class=\"gold\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"green\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"red\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"pink\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"purple\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"yellow\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"blue\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <h2 class='dots-reveal-title' style=\"\"> Student Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ccc-callout-section ccc-rd-theme ccc-callout-light ccc-callout-image-left\">\n\n  <div class=\"callout photo\">\n                <div class=\"photo\">\n            <img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/coe.ccc.edu\/mtec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/MTEC-image2.jpg\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class='content'>\n            <h3><\/h3>\n         <p><p>Advanced manufacturing students from Daley have gone on to work at employer partners and have transferred to earn their bachelor\u2019s degree at institutions like these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Southern Illinois University Carbondale<\/li>\n<li>University of Illinois at Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Illinois Institute of Technology<\/li>\n<li>Northeastern University<\/li>\n<li>Northern Illinois University<\/li>\n<li>Governor\u2019s State University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At Daley, we are a supportive community that teaches, encourages, and celebrates each other&#8217;s success. Whether you&#8217;re in the classroom or online, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/prepare.ccc.edu\/davss-originalpage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find the help you need<\/a> to thrive.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                     \n        <\/div> \n                 \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling lazyload\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" data-bg=\"http:\/\/coe.ccc.edu\/mtec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/RD_Background-2.jpg\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1289.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.4%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic awb-speech-bubble-show fusion-testimonials-1\" style=\"--awb-name-company-font-size:24px;--awb-textcolor:#2b2b2b;--awb-testimonial-text-font-size:20px;--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;--awb-margin-top:60px;--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-navigation-size:12px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;--awb-testimonial-text-font-family:&quot;Gibson Regular&quot;;--awb-testimonial-text-font-style:normal;--awb-testimonial-text-font-weight:400;--awb-name-company-font-family:&quot;Biorhyme&quot;;--awb-name-company-font-style:normal;--awb-name-company-font-weight:400;\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"5000\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s so much you can learn, and the earning potential is pretty big.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/colleges.ccc.edu\/stories\/sergio-alvarado\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Sergio Alvarado<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p>\u201cWhen I found all the robotics equipment, I\u2019d say to myself\u2026 \u2018Here\u2019s the place to start, here\u2019s the place to build a new dream.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/colleges.ccc.edu\/stories\/rafael-gamboa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Rafael Gamboa<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m actually working right now, thanks to the Daley certificate. I use what I learned every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/colleges.ccc.edu\/stories\/veronica-rodriguez\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Veronica Rodriguez<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p>&#8220;Daley gave me space to explore a new career field.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/colleges.ccc.edu\/stories\/nathaniel-bowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Nathaniel Bowers<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-pagination\" id=\"fusion-testimonials-1\"><a href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Testimonial Pagination\"  class=\"activeSlide\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Testimonial 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Daley College\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"content\">\n                         <p class=\"date\">November 19, 2024<\/p>        \n                                                    <h3 class=\"post-title\">\n                                \n                                <a  target='blank' href=\"https:\/\/colleges.ccc.edu\/2024\/11\/19\/national-apprenticeship-week-kicks-off-at-the-manufacturing-apprenticeship-summit-at-richard-j-daley-college\/\">\n                                    National Apprenticeship Week Kicks Off at the Manufacturing Apprenticeship Summit at Richard J. Daley College                                <\/a>\n                            <\/h3>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"excerpt\">\n                                <p>Richard J. Daley College and City Colleges\u2019 Workforce Solutions team kicked off National Apprenticeship Week by inviting manufacturing professionals, HR and talent acquisition teams, and...<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        \n                       \n                         \n                            <div class=\"tags\">\n                                                                 <a href=\"https:\/\/colleges.ccc.edu\/category\/ccc-news\/\" class=\"cat cat\" >\n                                     CCC News                                    <\/a>                                        \n                                                                                                 <a href=\"https:\/\/colleges.ccc.edu\/category\/daley-college\/\" class=\"cat rjd-cat\" >\n                                     Richard J. 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Daley...<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        \n                       \n                         \n                            <div class=\"tags\">\n                                                                 <a href=\"https:\/\/colleges.ccc.edu\/category\/ccc-news\/\" class=\"cat cat\" >\n                                     CCC News                                    <\/a>                                        \n                                                                                                 <a href=\"https:\/\/colleges.ccc.edu\/category\/daley-college\/\" class=\"cat rjd-cat\" >\n                                     Richard J. 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Daley College                                    <\/a>                                        \n                                                                                                 <a href=\"https:\/\/colleges.ccc.edu\/category\/advanced-manufacturing\/\" class=\"cat cat\" >\n                                     Advanced Manufacturing                                    <\/a>                                        \n                                          \n                            <\/div>\n                      \n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <a target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/colleges.ccc.edu\/2024\/09\/10\/daley-college-president-highlights-the-key-role-of-community-colleges-in-manufacturing-and-workforce-development\/\" class=\"btn btn-knockout\">\n                            Read more                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-3\">\n                <div class=\"post\">\n                                            <div class=\"thumb\">\n                                                            <a target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/colleges.ccc.edu\/2024\/04\/09\/excelencia-in-education-releases-comprehensive-new-profile-of-latino-students-in-higher-education\/\">\n                                    Read more                                <\/a>\n                                                        <img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/colleges.ccc.edu\/app\/uploads\/COVER_Excelencia_2024LatinosInHigherEdFastFacts.png\" alt=\"Excelencia in Education Releases Comprehensive New Profile of Latino Students in Higher Education\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"content\">\n                         <p class=\"date\">April 9, 2024<\/p>        \n                                                    <h3 class=\"post-title\">\n                                \n                                <a  target='blank' href=\"https:\/\/colleges.ccc.edu\/2024\/04\/09\/excelencia-in-education-releases-comprehensive-new-profile-of-latino-students-in-higher-education\/\">\n                                    Excelencia in Education Releases Comprehensive New Profile of Latino Students in Higher Education                                <\/a>\n                            <\/h3>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"excerpt\">\n                                <p>WASHINGTON, D.C. 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