Crete-Monee High School manufacturing students and staff share a smile after receiving a $20,860 grant from the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA). The funds will go toward the purchase of an OKAMOTO 6”-12” Linear B Surface Grinding Machine. The machine will be used in the school’s metalworking/machining program. Students will be taught how to cut, machine, and grind items to customer specifications. The machine will also provide students the opportunity to earn a NIMS Level 1 Grinding certification. This year, CMHS added Metalworking I and II as courses to prepare students for careers in manufacturing. In these courses, students earn industry certifications, job fairs, participate in field trips to area manufacturers, and secure internships. PICTURED l-r: Tim Piepenbrink, Leigh Coglianese, Gaylin Moore, Bryce Flores, Logan Adams, Jaden Griffin, Principal Marjorie Triche, Sandra Sempowicz, Supt. Kara Coglianese (back row) Erich Rush, Dylan Smigel, Luke Adams, Cody
Krinzer, and Max Verdun-Clark, Bill Kuban, Thomas O’Brien, Dan Kester, and Jason Okrasinski.
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