We’ve been students-for-the-day at Greenville Technical College in the past, checking out their programs from Emergency Medical Technology to Respiratory Care .
This time, we visited Greenville Tech’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) and got a glimpse into the technology behind the Bachelor in Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing Technology — SC’s first Applied Baccalaureate program at a two-year institution.
Here’s how it went and how you can Try This.
What we tried (with pricing):
We got the chance to try out many of the machines (from robots to mock assembly lines) that students use throughout their time in the program with Mechatronics instructor Christopher Burton.
A tour is free to potential students, who can expect zero-cost tuition this summer and fall.
What not to miss:
CMI’s high-tech, modern facility is extensive and offers a realistic look at what to expect at major manufacturing companies like BMW + Michelin. Certain machines act as mock assembly lines, teaching students how to troubleshoot issues programmed into the line.
The majority of time spent in the program is on these machines. | Photo by the GVLtoday team
What we’re still talking about:
We can’t stop talking about the career path available to graduates of the programs we toured at CMI.
Everything you learn here translates to working with Upstate and global manufacturers. | Photo by the GVLtoday team
Graduates often go on to become high-level technical and management employees with manufacturers like BMW, Michelin, and Bausch + Lomb. Starting salaries in advanced manufacturing are usually between $45,000 and $60,000.
We loved seeing the machinery in action. | Gif by the GVLtoday team
How you can experience this:
Interested in applying or know someone who might be? Learn more about CMI — or better yet, schedule a tour .
Exterior of the Center for Manufacturing Innovation. | Photo by the GVLtoday team
Things to know if you go:
- Experience: Hands-on learning at Greenville Tech’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation
- Price: Tour for free
- Tuition: Zero tuition for Summer and Fall
- Website: https://catalog.gvltec.edu/school-advanced-manufacturing-engineering-technology/advanced-manufacturing-technology/advanced-manufacturing-technology-bas/#text
- Address: 575 Millenium Blvd., Greenville, SC 29607
- Hours: Hours vary
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View of KUKA robots. | Photo by the GVLtoday team
A student’s point of view. | Photo by the GVLtoday team
Modern touches in every corner. | Photo by the GVLtoday team
CMI is just 15 minutes from downtown Greenville. | Photo by the GVLtoday team
3D printers can print just about anything. | Photo by the GVLtoday team