EXCEL Vocational Program Components

Hands-on CNC Manufacturing Training Goals

Students will read and interpret basic blueprints.
Students will independently manipulate and read measuring tools.
Students will understand and effectively use CNC Milling Machines.
Students will understand and effectively use Lathes.
Students will understand and effectively use cutting tools such as the Horizontal Band Saw.
Students will complete assembly, inspection, and machining projects to exhibit their understanding of manufacturing concepts.
Students will build, code, and test robotic cars.
Students will demonstrate mathematical understanding of machine shop math.

Students will reinforce their knowledge of manufacturing concepts.
Students will work with EXCEL Program staff to build a complete career portfolio.
Students will practice and grow their interview skills.
Students will practice and implement teamwork skills, inter/intrapersonal communication, and self-determination skills.
Students will work with EXCEL Program staff to develop, create, and present a final capstone project.

OSHA 10 General Safety training certificate
NCRC WorkKeys Certificate (National Career Readiness Certificate)
CMfgA Manufacturing certificate (Certified Manufacturing Associate)
MACWIC Certification (Manufacturing Advancement Center Workforce Innovation Collaborative)
BSU Endorsed Certificate

Students are enrolled in vocational courses where they are learning and developing technical skills and working towards certifications.
Support staff is present in vocational sessions to assist students as needed.
Students are expected to fully participate in their classes (attendance, participation, assignments, exams, etc).
Ultimately, the goal is for students to become as independent as possible in the classroom and support staff to fade their assistance throughout the year.

Vocational students will work directly with EXCEL Program staff, to support their academic and hands-on technical experiences within the program.
Students will work with EXCEL Program staff to create individual support for completing online certifications, EXCEL specific obligations, and action activities.
Students will attend weekly check-in meetings, where staff use a Person- Centered Planning (PCP) approach to identify six post-graduation goals in the following targeted areas; continued learning, employability, transportation, self-determination, personal management, and social.
Students and staff will collaborate to establish weekly action steps to continuously work through their goals and practice accountability and advocacy.
Students will be supported to become more self-determined individuals as they take ownership of their college and vocational experience.

Students will meet with EXCEL program staff bi-weekly to work on the development of a career portfolio and career readiness.
Students will build employability skills, interpersonal/intrapersonal communication, and basic manufacturing knowledge to be successful in employment after program completion.
Students will tour and shadow manufacturers at manufacturing facilities.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in on-the-job training if eligible.
Students will participate in a weekly Fit2Work class that is designed to strengthen muscles to meet the physical workplace demands of a vocational trade.

Students will have the opportunity to get involved in the BSU community by participating in clubs, activities, organizations and service projects.
Students will spend time with program Peer Mentors who will help them assimilate to college life by introducing them to friends, exploring campus, attending events, and encouraging involvement.
Students will engage in peer mentoring that is geared to support gaining confidence, independence, developing social skills, and feeling emotionally connected to the BSU community.