Last month, QCC hosted its annual STEM Spectacle event, bringing together local manufacturers, workforce development programs and technical high schools to showcase the exciting world of STEM careers.
"This event is a great chance for high school and college students to learn more about the local cutting-edge technology and see how QCC’s STEM programs can be an avenue to work in similar industries," said Coordinator of Career Services & Credit for Prior Learning Nichole Wheeler.
The event was a hit, with several companies in attendance, including Curtis Industries, Multiscale Systems, Phillips Precision, Precision Coating, Saint-Gobain, Ubiros and Wirefab, Inc. These manufacturers highlighted the diverse range of products they produce and career paths they can offer.
Allan DeLisle from Phillips Precision in Boylston was especially enthusiastic about the event.
"We make parts for everything from rocket ships to race cars," he said. "And we're always looking for passionate people to join our team."
The college's own Advanced Manufacturing and Computer Science departments also got in on the action, demonstrating their capabilities in areas like guitar manufacturing and robotics.
Students from Worcester Technical High School and Minuteman High School also attended this successful event. They toured the college's Fab Lab and electrical engineering lab, getting a firsthand look at the kind of skills and equipment they'll encounter in manufacturing careers.