86 Graduate from SUNY Erie's Programs at Northland
SUNY Erie Community College celebrated 86 graduates on Aug. 18 who earned certificates
or associate degrees from the college’s Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering Technology
programs taught at Northland Workforce Training Center. The graduates will enter the
workforce with in-demand skills, ready for employment in the region’s advanced manufacturing
sector.
“We’re incredibly proud of all of our graduates and the tremendous effort they put
in to succeed in their job training and education,” remarked SUNY Erie Officer-in-Charge
Dr. Adiam Tsegai. “These programs are a reflection of SUNY Erie’s commitment to academic
excellence and addressing regional workforce needs by providing affordable pathways
to employment, in collaboration with our trusted community partners, like Northland
Workforce Training Center.”
Larry White III, a graduate of the Mechatronics program, served as the student speaker
for the celebration ceremony. White is currently employed at Erie County Medical Center.
The Mechatronics program trains technicians with “multi-craft” skills and applies
them within a manufacturing environment. The two-semester certificate program teaches
skills in electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics and computer technologies.
The Mechanical Engineering Technology associate degree is designed to fully prepare
students for the local advanced manufacturing workforce, as a continuation of Mechatronics
training. This year’s graduates represent the inaugural class of Mechanical Engineering
Technology students.