New Technology Academy In Belleville Expected To Draw Manufacturers To Metro East
Belleville News-Democrat Gavin Becherer and Connor Braasch watch a 5 axis CNC machine carry out their commands as the build a part. The Southwestern Illinois College team are finalists in the Project MFGTM national competition. The event is a skilled trades competition for a chance to win prizes, scholarships and title of national champion. Editor’s note: This story was originally published by the Belleville News-Democrat, a news partner of St. Louis Public Radio. The new manufacturing academy at Southwestern Illinois College is expected to bring more manufacturers to the Metro East, Gov. ...
Source: stlpublicradio.org