JCC Technology & Vocational Tour

The Chamber's Education and Economic Development Committees will tour Johnston Community College's Technology and Vocational facility on Monday, March 10, 2014.  Brian Worley, Director of Technology and Vocational Programs, will show us some of their multi-million dollar equipment that is used to train students for careers here in NC.  Johnston county is not only a great site for new industries because of the close proximity to I 95 and I 40, but JCC is equipped to train people to work in these new industries. 

 

According to Mr. Dwight Barnes, “With the labor involved in machining, jobs went overseas.  But that has changed because of the new computer-controlled equipment.  The new equipment allows for fast production, but also requires a higher skill set, which students can obtain at JCC.  It is exciting to see the number of jobs available for machinists, and this program has seen a 100 % job placement rate since it started again.” 

 

High school students can take classes at JCC in the industrial systems program and gain hands on experience at Caterpillar as an apprentice. JCC has a partnership with South Johnston High School where JCC instructors are teaching welding to students at the High School.   JCC is offering many opportunities to students through their Technology and Vocational Programs.