Automation and the use of robots for manufacturing are growing. Even the oil and gas industry uses the technology, and a skilled workforce in the Coastal Bend to develop and maintain these systems is needed.
In the electric power and utility sector, entry-level workers are also in-demand. American Electrical Providers (AEP) of Texas has partnered with Del Mar College (DMC) to address their own workforce needs.
Beginning this fall, the College’s Department of Computer Science, Engineering and Advanced Technology will offer two new degree programs to train individuals for these industry sectors: Advanced Technology and Robotics/Mechatronics (ATRM) and Electrical Transmission and …
