Megatronics at Laurel Ridge Community College

Our conversation today with Guy Curtis, Director of Marketing for Laurel Ridge Community College featured Dwayne McAlexander, a program instructor for their Megatronics Program. Dwayne walked us through a typical class and talked about his students' wide range of ages and skill sets. The Mechatronics programs at Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions can teach the skills needed through hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art labs. The average salary for a technician in our service region is over $58,000. Throughout the program students will learn to: Understand and implement safe operation and maintenance of machines and processes Troubleshoot and address common issues in electromechanical systems Perform routine maintenance activities Operate and maintain fluid power systems Perform basic robot programming and operation Identify and explain the components/functions of a PLC Understand and explain the basic concepts and terms of Industry 4.0 and how digitalization is impacting the industry, our daily lives, and cyber-security The program is broken into fast-track individual short-term credentials that can all be stacked into certifications. Individuals may take one certification or an entire level of certifications! Perfect for the entry-level employee or working adult, classes meet no more than 6 hours per week! Click here to get more information.