#APPLICATION.SiteRoot#training/certified-education-centers.cfm A Certified Education Center (CEC) is recognized by FMA to offer exemplary programs, facilities, and instruction. Along with FMA, these educational institutions are engaged in a mission to interest todays youth in pursuing careers in the metal forming industry. en-us Copyright 2009 FMA Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 3:03:54 PM CST #APPLICATION.SiteRoot#training/cec.cfm?ID=15 #APPLICATION.SiteRoot#training/cec.cfm?ID=14 Thomas Nelson Community College serves five cities and two counties as well as educates the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard directly on base.  They work closely with five school districts and communal entities such as New Horizons Regional Education Center.  TNCC Workforce Development developed the Southeast Virginia Advanced Manufacturing Pipeline (SEVAMP).  SEVAMP successfully facilitated the placement of more than 3,400 employees in 39 manufacturing companies... #APPLICATION.SiteRoot#training/cec.cfm?ID=13 A new wave in education for those determined students wanting to experience “what they want to be when they grow up” is a career high school—a try it before you buy it concept.  Manufacturing Technology Academy (MTA) of the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District Career- Tech Center (TBAISD CTC) has gone beyond that concept and is more than a vocational program.  MTA is quite prestigious accepting highly motivated students who can be taught ... #APPLICATION.SiteRoot#training/cec.cfm?ID=12 Illinois Central College caters to students of all ages from high school graduates to seasoned veterans.  While students are looking to further their status educationally, ICC is leading by example to be the best among community colleges.  By participating in the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), ICC is consistently identifying action projects that address specific opportunities for improvement.  Focusing activities to improve student learning is just one of... #APPLICATION.SiteRoot#training/cec.cfm?ID=11 Talk about hands-on!  Students at Lincoln Technical Institute in Texas practice their skills on several race cars owned by the college.  Then, get to test them out on race nights!  Instructors are ASE certified and students are offered a dealership internship—one of which being the Sears START program.  Electronic Systems Technician students train in a live “Smart House”.  Those students involved in the welding program gr... #APPLICATION.SiteRoot#training/cec.cfm?ID=10 Renton Technical College has a rich history spanning from 1942.  Their mission is a reflection of their successful past to “prepare a diverse student population for work, fulfilling the employment needs of individuals, business and industry.”  One of their outstanding programs is Welding.  This program articulates with Tech Prep programs through the South King County Tech Prep Consortium and students participating in this program can receive a Certi... #APPLICATION.SiteRoot#training/cec.cfm?ID=9 The mission of Louisiana Technical College, Greater Acadiana Region 4 is to provide training which assists students in acquiring the skills necessary for employment.  The Region consists of seven campuses with approximately 40 training programs offering certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees.  LTC Region 4 is also passionate about giving back to the community.  Students of the college are involved in a program to rebuild homes devastated by Hurricane Rita.&n... #APPLICATION.SiteRoot#training/cec.cfm?ID=8 Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a diverse institution dedicated as much to their students and community as they are to education. They have been in the news for hosting training for the health care field, lead contaminant awareness, as well as their students pursuing summer apprenticeships as research assistants to "Bridge" their transition into a science career. Kalamazoo Valley Community College also provides apprenticeships for eleven other fields including those inter... #APPLICATION.SiteRoot#training/cec.cfm?ID=7 As one of the largest Manufacturing Technology programs in the Midwest, College of DuPage offers four associate degrees, six certificates, and maintains 100% placement for students completing any of these programs. College of DuPage has also recognized the long-standing issue of skilled-labor shortages throughout the United States. They have partnered with Caterpillar, Inc to offer all high school seniors and first-semester college students an internship with CAT while pursuing a degree in the t... #APPLICATION.SiteRoot#training/cec.cfm?ID=6 Minuteman Regional Technical High School is a four-year public regional high school serving 16 member communities. The school also provides free career development programs to many adults. Minuteman is located on a 69-acre campus and is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Minuteman also serves a full spectrum of 820 or more students in grades 9 through 12, operates a career exploration program, and has college articulation agreements in every career division,...