Southeastern Education & Economic Development
The Advanced Manufacturing Summer Academy at Wilson Community College (WCC) consists of three classes and one day of visiting various industry partners each week. Courses will be college-level classes run through the Career and College Promise (CCP) program at each institution. These classes will transfer into the Applied Technologies programs at Wilson CC, which is part of the Apprenticeship program.
Our Goal
The Advanced Manufacturing Summer Academy aims to expose students in southeastern North Carolina to career opportunities in the maintenance, mechatronics, and engineering fields.
- Important Dates and Deadlines
- Summer Academy Information Session Registration (closed)
- Advanced Manufacturing Academy Application (closed)
SEED 2025
Student Eligibility
- Students must be in good academic standing to apply for an internship or pre-apprenticeship.
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is preferred, but the final decision about participation rests with the school recommendation.
- Students must meet the eligibility requirements set forth by the Career and College Promise (CCP) program.
Student Requirements
- The opportunity to participate in the Advanced Manufacturing Summer Academy is available to any high school student that who:
- Have a career interest in the field of maintenance, mechatronics, and engineering.
- Complete all required program forms and paperwork including parental approval, travel documentation, and verification of hours worked, among other forms and paperwork.
- Perform satisfactory or higher on performance evaluations.
Professional Expectations
- Maintaining confidentiality regarding information accessed in the classroom or on the jobsite.
- Reporting to school on time.
- Using appropriate written and oral expression in all interactions with college school personnel, managers, supervisors, employees, the public, and clients.
- Participating in an orientation.
- Observing all established safety and sanitation codes.
- Engaging in positive, ethical, and legal behavior.
- Accepting responsibility and accountability for decisions and actions taken while in school and on the jobsite.
- Ensuring that all interactions with guests, employers, the public, and fellow classmates are conducted with dignity and respect toward every person.
Other Expectations
For more information, contact:
Program Coordinator - Applied Engineering
Faculty Schedule: Richard Harrison
Phone: (252) 246-1347
Email: rharrison@wilsoncc.edu
