Madison County Career Tech Center

Aerospace Technology prepares graduates for employment in the aerospace and related industries through classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction in propulsion structures and assembly or specialized welding. In the Structures and Assembly program, students learn mechanical and electrical assembly which includes composites manufacturing, various testing methods; coating methods, including application of paint and primers; and bonding methods used in the assembly processes. Training in these manufacturing processes enables students to work on flight hardware in rockets, missiles, planes, helicopters and other aerospace or military hardware. Some of the classes include independent certifications provided to assist in employment opportunities.

Dual Enrollment
This program is a partner with Calhoun Community College. Students enrolled may earn college credit that can be applied to either a training certificate or an associate’s degree. Students must have a 2.5 GPA and be classified as a 10th, 11th, or 12th grader. Tuition assistance is available through the Alabama Workforce Development Scholarship program.  
 

Industry Credentials
Students enrolled in this program will have the opportunity to earn an ASE Industry Certification in one or more of the following areas:

•  To Be Determined by Calhoun Community College

Eligibility
Students must meet the following criteria to enroll in the Automotive Service Technician program with Calhoun Community College and the Madison County Career Technical Center:

• Must be classified as a 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student
• Have a GPA of at least 2.5
• Have written approval from the Career Technical Center administration
• Complete all required documentation prior to first scheduled class.

Tuition Costs
Workforce Development Scholarships are currently available through Calhoun Community College to cover the cost of tuition. Dual Enrollment Technology scholarship funds may be used to cover tuition, textbooks and supplies depending on availability of funds, the needs of the individual student and the requirements of the technical and academic classes. The scope of each scholarship is determined by available funding and the scholarship grant guidelines.  Costs covered will be determined on an individual basis.

The scholarship funds are contingent upon allocations by the Alabama Legislature. Calhoun has received technology scholarship grants since the program was initiated by the state in 2008, however future grant awards are not guaranteed and will depend on availability of funding through the Alabama Workforce Development program.