FAB LAB

11/29/2022

North Central Michigan College

10/22/2019

North Central extends its sincere appreciation to The Garden Party Foundation for its continued support of our CNC manufacturing program. The Garden Party event was initiated, and is maintained, by the J. Lewis Cooper Family and Elizabeth and Sydney L. Ross Foundation to provide trade school scholarships. The 4th annual Garden Party, held September 7, raised more than $31,000!

Pictured are NCMC Foundation Assistant Sandi Lehky, NCMC Foundation Executive Director Chelsea Platte, North Central President Dr. David Roland Finley, Great Lakes Wine & Spirits Co-CEO Lewis Cooper, CNC Director and Trainer Kevin Glines, and CNC Career Specialist Angie Ross.

10/09/2019

Our Manufacturing Day tour went well with guests from local employers, family and friends of current students, past CNC students, and potential students! Thank you for your support!

10/09/2019

College Night this Thursday night,
Oct 10, 2019 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

High School Juniors, Seniors and North Central Transfer Students ~

Visit with representatives from more than 50 universities, colleges and services in one location for information about higher education options, admission requirements, programs of study, costs of college, campus activities and residence life. Armed Forces representatives will also be available. A North Central financial aid advisor will be present to answer questions about federal financial aid for college. Representatives will also provide valuable information for current North Central students who plan to transfer to a four-year university for completion of a bachelor’s degree. An "open house" format encourages attendees to drop in anytime during the event.

Representatives from the following institutions will be available to answer your questions about college options and next steps.

High School Juniors, Seniors and North Central Transfer Students Visit with representatives from more than 50 universities, colleges and services in one location for information about higher education options, admission requirements, programs of study, costs of college, campus activities and reside...

10/07/2019

We celebrate manufacturing every day here at North Central's CNC Program, and we are excited the area students are invited to again tour our local manufacturers to learn about the many career options in the field!

10/02/2019

This Thursday, join us in the shop to learn more about the program and the many job opportunities!

Did you know? A North Central CNC grad earns more than $38,000 per year, just 12 months after completing a one-year program. Our graduates enjoy lucrative careers with companies like Moeller Aerospace, ej, Precision Edge, and others. Stop by our Manufacturing Day Open House to talk with current students and staff about the program. Find out how North Central’s CNC team can help you take the next step in your career!

10/01/2019

Christian Styburski, a spring 2019 graduate of the Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology Certificate of Development program, also earned his Associate in General Studies degree at North Central. He now works as a Machine Technician on the Automation Team at Kenona Industries in Grand Rapids.

“I monitor machines and robots to make sure everything is running smoothly and efficiently around the shop. It’s a very busy job, but I really enjoy it and love working for Kenona. A scholarship from The Garden Party Foundation allowed me to earn both degrees and get to work quickly—entirely debt-free—and I am grateful!”

Thinking about a career in manufacturing? Stop by our CNC Open House on Thursday, October 3, from 4—7 p.m. in the TECH Building. North Central’s CNC team can help you take the next step in your career!

09/24/2019

Did you know? A North Central CNC grad earns more than $38,000 per year, just 12 months after completing a one-year program. Our graduates enjoy lucrative careers with companies like Moeller Aerospace, ej, Precision Edge, and others. Stop by our Manufacturing Day Open House to talk with current students and staff about the program. Find out how North Central’s CNC team can help you take the next step in your career!

09/21/2019

Over the years we’ve done some pretty amazing mini projects that you won’t find in any textbook. Since day one, the CNC team at North Central (rockstars in my book) have made the SEEDS project unique on many fronts. In particular, the team has provided students real life scenarios, chances to think outside the box, or create something new all on their own. This teaches them not only technology aptitude but also life skills.

It is my belief, if I may, that one of the reasons the program has been such a success is because we don’t always follow the rules of traditional teaching. Rather, we recognize that education does not always work by following a certain shape, aka., square hole and square peg. Rather, learning comes and should be delivered in many shapes. Just as people are unique in their own way, education should be all encompassing and not necessarily linear.

So why does this project inspire me so much? Well, I’ll tell you. Not only is the Seven Grandfather Copper Plaques the last project request under the SEEDS program, it has significance in many ways.
The seven grandfather teachings are perhaps the most commonly shared belief throughout Indigenous cultures in the America’s. While, some slight variations exist, the core is relatively the same and are considered basic life guides and moral compasses towards the treatment and interaction of all livings things.

Interestingly while the seven grandfather teachings consisting of humility, honesty, bravery, love, wisdom, respect and truth, are an indigenous teaching, the moral foundations are shared in non-indigenous cultures and belief systems throughout the world. Furthermore, many of these words are acted out in the animal kingdom. A mother bear is brave when protecting her cubs. Birds and other animals have been used as means to find water in dry landscapes by people for thousands of years, so clearly they too have wisdom. Wolves, hyenas, lions, elephants, gorillas and many other communal animals must learn humility, for being an outcast is considered far worse. Love, well, most of us see the love animals give each time we walk through our front doors. In view of this, the seven teachings are almost in a way, Earth’s teachings. They are present and repeated through many forms.

I deeply appreciate the time and effort one of our students took to make these beauties. They are intended for an area near the sacred fire at LTBB’s government complex. A fire which is lit during times when people have walked on, and is kept burning during the four days needed for them to pass over. My hope is that decades from now when the student has grandchildren of their own, they can come sit by the fire and share in the story of how these were made and the teachings they represent.

09/07/2019

08/29/2019

IMI in Boyne City is hiring...
Machinist:
Industrial Magnetics accepting applicants for 1st or 2nd shift Machinist experienced in operation of mills and lathes, CNC programing, job setup and tooling.

Apply directly with them as they request, by mail.
See the website details at https://www.magnetics.com/about.asp