PENSACOLA, Fla. - Many Marines dream of furthering their education. Some even joined specifically for military education assistance.
The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training New River partnered with Craven Community College to assist CNATT Marines with getting college credit that mirrors their training.
“This new program is setting Marines up for a fast track to a college degree,” said Bob Adelsperger, CNATT field training specialist and learning standards officer.
According to Adelsperger, this new program will allow tiltrotor airframes mechanics to acquire a two-year Manufacturing Technology Composites Associate’s Degree in as little as three semesters.
“The Manufacturing Technology Composites Degree is a tech-savvy program which many employers will make use of in the future job market,” said Wendy Walker-Fox, project coordinator for Craven Community College. “This program will make use of state-of-the-art equipment and prepare the students for careers in the technology manufacturing field.”
Technological benefits of the program include Apple iPads for the students to take home for the duration of their schooling.
“Utilizing iPads and certain lecture and electronic book apps, allows students to be flexible with their studying and provides more hands-on time with their instructors,” said Walker-Fox.
Due to the technical nature of CNATT training, students will earn up to three classes worth of credits through their previous work experience.
“These Marines have all the skills necessary to succeed in this program,” said Walker-Fox. “I have faith they will be successful in it.”
“Earning a degree will help them both inside the Corps and when they get out,” said Adelsperger. “When they get out, it will help them find new, productive jobs in society. While they’re in, the new skills they learn will give them additional tools to better themselves and their squadrons.”
Date Taken: | 02.14.2013 |
Date Posted: | 02.14.2013 09:34 |
Story ID: | 101984 |
Location: | PENSACOLA, FL, US |
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