Sussex County Community College student is first to receive mechatronics certification
NEWTON, NJ (Sussex County) – Sussex County Community College (SCCC) student Francesco Marando has received the National Coalition of Certification Centers certification in Mechatronics.
Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary arena that applies skill sets needed in the modern automation and robotics industries. Elements of mechanics, electronics, and computing are combined to create simpler, smarter systems.
This program aims to apply technology theory to real-world experiences, preparing students for careers in demand by today’s industries. Students are offered opportunities to explore career paths and earn industry credentials in Programmable Logic Controllers, Robotics, and Mechatronics.
The program’s emphasis is placed on the ability to think, work on a team and create. Robotics offers personalized learning that fits students’ wants and needs to produce well-rounded graduates.
For more information on the Robotics and Automation Program at SCCC, contact Dr. Leonard Sheehy at lsheehy@sussex.edu at 973-300-2343.
