NEIT to offer two new programs to address employer needs

EAST GREENWICH – Two new associate in science degree programs designed to address employment needs of local industries will launch in October at New England Institute of Technology.
The programs are welding engineering technology and advanced manufacturing technology, according to Douglas H. Sherman, NEIT’s senior vice president and provost.
The welding engineering technology program emphasizes hands-on welding skills, according to NEIT. In addition to welding and pipefitting, students also will take courses in industrial OSHA safety procedures and policy, metallurgy, structural design, blueprint reading, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), nondestructive testing and precision measurement. Students also prepare for future certifications through simulated welder qualification tests.
Program graduates will be prepared for industry positions such as welding engineering technician, production welder, industrial engineering technician, quality control engineering technician, CADD designer, CADD technician, welding industry salesperson and materials testing technician, NEIT said.
Students enrolled in the advanced manufacturing technology program will focus on the design of products that use innovative manufacturing technologies. Students will learn about electricity and electronics, metrology and the precision measurements of products, manufacturing processes, machining, tool design and welding. Design is emphasized utilizing the latest in computer aided design and drafting technology (CADD).
Advanced Manufacturing Technology graduates are prepared for several types of design and technologist positions such as manufacturing engineering technologist, industrial engineering technician, quality control engineering technician, research and development machinist or manufacturing production technician, NEIT said.
Said Sherman, “Through our associate in science degree programs in welding engineering technology and advanced manufacturing technology, students will acquire the knowledge and technical skills needed to fill today’s high demand jobs. By collaborating with several local employers, New England Tech is proud to assist in providing a pipeline of highly skilled workers for these industries.”

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