CACT @ Sierra College5000 Rocklin Rd. Carol Pepper-Kittredge, CACT Director |
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Industry Focus
The CACT @ Sierra College serves manufacturers and technology companies in Northern California with customized training & technical support; provides entrepreneurs with access to rapid prototyping and other manufacturing technologies; and supports career technical education programs at the high school and college level. Clients benefit from training in Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Concurrent Engineering, Rapid Prototyping, Solid Modeling, Supply Chain Management, IPC Solder & Wiring Workmanship Standards, Systematic Problem Solving, Technical Writing and Business Communication.
Core Competencies
- Process Improvement & Lean Manufacturing
- Concurrent Engineering, Rapid Prototyping & Solid Modeling
- Supply Chain Management IPC Solder & Wiring Workmanship Standards
- Systematic Problem Solving, Technical Writing & Business Communications
Current Customers
- NEC America, Inc.
- Energy Absorption Systems
- Northrop Grumman
- Aerojet
- Thompson Grass Valley
- ABSO
- Holt of California
- Surewest
- PRIDE Industries
Special Projects
Technical Education in Energy Efficiency and Construction (TE3C)
A collaborative effort between Sierra College's CACT and the California Conservation Corps, this program for 18 to 25 year olds provides training and employment opportunities in the environmental fields across the state. About 50 students will graduate from TE3C by next spring. Click here for more information.
Tech-Explorer
In response to employers seeking technical employees, the Sierra College CACT developed an innovative program to attract young people to highly paid, in-demand technical and manufacturing careers in California. The CACT Tech-Explorer turnkey project makes it easy for teachers to move students' minds by introducing hands-on fabrication techniques. The projects are offered in academic English, math, science and history middle school and high school classes and meet state curriculum standards. As a result of hands-on learning using tools such as mills, lathes and drills, students may discover a career path in designing, producing and repairing automated equipment. Click here for more information.
Rapid Prototyping Services
To help growing companies from Sacramento to California’s northern border develop products more quickly and cost effectively, the Sierra College CACT offers Rapid Prototyping services. Using state-of-the-art Dimension printers, manufacturing, technology, construction, engineering, architecture and design companies and students can transform their unique creations into solid form. Click here for more information.
For more information about the CACT @ Sierra College and other college programs, click here.
