Manufacturing is a growing industry with strong earning potential. If you are ready to break into or advance in the field, Oakton’s Advanced Manufacturing A.A.S. degree is for you.
Following the pathway, this two-year program prepares you for high-tech production. Oakton offers several hands-on CNC courses starting from basic machining through CNC operation and setup, all the way to advanced CNC programming. You'll train on cutting-edge technology in industrial robotics, computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) and more.
Classes align with real-world industry needs. While building your skill set, you’ll also build your network. Oakton students have resources available like the apprenticeship program and the Career and Transfer Center, which connects you to a vast network of manufacturing industry partners. Oakton has a partnership with the Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA) that awards credit for specific courses and opens doors to further training opportunities.
Graduates can expect strong outcomes. You will be ready for in-demand roles in advanced manufacturing leading to manufacturing engineer positions with a few years of related experience.
Enrolling at Oakton College can save you thousands of dollars and help you earn more over the course of your career. Our tuition is among the lowest in the region, and we offer many ways to bring your costs down even more.
99 percent of Oakton students graduate without debt.
To help you get there, you can apply for a scholarship, which you don’t have to pay back. We award $12 million in scholarships annually. Financial Aid includes grants, loans, and other forms of financial assistance that can reduce your costs of attending college.
We offer payment options that give you control over how you pay. Pay all at once or spread your payments over the course of the semester.
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Oakton's Manufacturing Technology faculty is experienced in the classroom and in the manufacturing field. The Manufacturing Technology program curriculum is overseen by an expert advisory committee composed of industry veterans, innovators and educators.
Boguslaw Zapal
Professor and Chair
Mechanical Design/CAD and Manufacturing
A.A.S. Oakton College
B.S. University of Rzeszow, Poland
M.S. University of Rzeszow, Poland
bzapal@oakton.edu
847.376.7707
Office: P135, Skokie
Yong Yoo
Professor and Coordinator
Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Design/CAD
A.A.S. Oakton College
B.S. Illinois Institute of Technology, IL
M.S. Kennesaw State University, GA
yyoo@oakton.edu
847.635.1972
Office: P131, Skokie
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