Lasering in on Her Path: Optics Technology Grad Lands Dream Job
This FRCC alum started nursing school but decided that wasn’t the right path. But she liked hands-on work… and discovered a fast track to her new career.
$34 Million Grant to Boost Optics Industry Nationally and in Colorado
Major federal funding will boost FRCC’s optics technology program to help staff Colorado’s high-tech manufacturing industry.
Get a Job in High-Tech Manufacturing in Less Than One Year
Did you know that Front Range Community College can help students start rewarding manufacturing careers with partner employers across the state? We even built a state-of-the-art facility in Longmont – the Center for Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) – to house all of FRCC’s advanced manufacturing programs. The center is located at our Boulder County Campus. With […]
FRCC Hires New Faculty Member for Laser/Optics Program
Amanda Meier, PhD, brings lab and industry experience to the college. Front Range Community College has hired Amanda Meier, PhD, as the new faculty member for its optics technology program. Dr. Meier’s expertise in laser and optical design, diagnostics and testing give her an in-depth understanding of the training needs for laboratory technicians—the focus of […]
13 Key Industries in Colorado
You might have heard that Colorado’s job market is strong and that unemployment is impressively low (2.7%, in fact). That means there are a lot of job opportunities in the state—and potential career paths to consider. But maybe you want to know more specifics. What are the big industries fueling our economy? Where are we […]
What Can You Do with an Optics Technology Certificate?
As you’ve probably heard us mention before, Colorado’s manufacturing industry is booming unlike ever before. To respond to the needs of industry—and help our students train for these good jobs—FRCC opened the Center for Integrated Manufacturing in Longmont, which greatly expands local training options in manufacturing. There are four programs within the center, one of […]
New FRCC Facility to Help Alleviate Worker Shortage in Manufacturing
Longmont, Colo. – On August 1, Front Range Community College (FRCC) will open its new training center for careers in high-tech manufacturing. Colorado expects to have 5,000 new jobs in manufacturing by 2026. As the only college facility in the state with four advanced manufacturing programs under one roof, the Center for Integrated Manufacturing will […]
Open the Door to Your Future at FRCC’s New Center for Integrated Manufacturing
Longmont, Colo. – Front Range Community College (FRCC) is preparing to open its new training center for high-tech careers in advanced manufacturing. Be one of the first to learn about our new programs in this fast-growing field. Want a great job in a high-tech industry? Advanced manufacturing is booming in Colorado. The state expects to […]