Shelton State Community College Launches P.R.I.M.E. for Dual Enrollment
June 7, 2023 – Shelton State Community College (SSCC) is launching Pathway to Robotics, Industrial Maintenance and Engineering (P.R.I.M.E.) as an exciting new dual enrollment program for the 2023-24 academic year. The program is available to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students enrolled in Tuscaloosa City and Tuscaloosa County School Systems. Space is limited, and admission will be first-come, first-served.
A rigorous curriculum taught by experienced faculty, P.R.I.M.E. is crafted to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for exciting careers in robotics, industrial maintenance, and engineering. Participants will explore basic DC and AC electricity, industrial robotic programming, and the installation and maintenance of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Additional material will include the intricate world of microcomputers and how they interface with electro-mechanical devices, troubleshoot machinery, and delve into complex motor control diagrams.
Through P.R.I.M.E., students can earn up to 27 credit hours toward an Industrial Electronics (ILT) AAS degree at Shelton State Community College. “By successfully completing the program, students are well on their way to obtaining a degree in ILT within just one year of high school graduation,” stated Grant Cockrell, SSCC’s Associate Dean of Technical Services.
P.R.I.M.E. students will engage in hands-on projects, collaborate with industry experts, and gain real-world experience that will set them apart from their peers. “P.R.I.M.E. will truly give students a competitive edge in their chosen career fields,” said Cockrell.
The application deadline for fall 2023 dual enrollment and P.R.I.M.E. is July 31, 2023. For more information, contact dualenrollment@sheltonstate.edu or text 205.656.3873.
