Energetx Composites is growing rapidly and is actively recruiting Composite Technician-certified individuals to accommodate its new growth. Certification through the course is pre-requisite for employment.

The Composite Technician course is offered through Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) and the training class is offered on-site at Energetx Composites. The course can be used for general education credits through GRCC. Check out the short, cool video about the training here: ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktBEfz8QZps&feature=player_embedded )

Energetx Composites is a world-class, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. The company manufactures composites components for wind energy, defense, aerospace and the marine industries.

As a Composites Technician you will be an integral part of an emerging industry. As a member of the Energetx Composites team you will work in a manufacturing facility which operates as the tip of the spear in the wind energy sector as well as the aerospace, alternate energy vehicles and marine industries.

Energetx Composites has created a composite lab facility for GRCC students’ use during their training course. Each course is split between classroom and lab time, placing a heavy focus on hands-on learning. With about 20 students present for the 80 hours of instruction that GRCC runs, the composites class begins with an introduction to the industry and covers topics such as quality parts production and the metric system, but it also focuses heavily on communication skills and teamwork.

Energetx Composites has already hired the majority of course graduates and is eager to begin talking with upcoming graduates to discuss opportunities available. Other companies in addition to Energetx Composites are interested in hiring Composite Technician graduates as well.

Energetx Composites is a company that demonstrates both forward thinking and social responsibility. Be a part of it! www.energetxcomposites.com.

Course Description

Composite Technician (to register call: 616-234-3400):

This course is taught on-site at Energetx Composites, but is taught by Grand Rapids Community College staff, and you must register for the course through GRCC.

Composite Technician is an 80 hour job training program to prepare for an entry level position in a manufacturing plant that produces products using composites.

This training is focused specifically for those who will work in composites manufacturing for the renewable energy industry (wind energy, green transportation).

See this cool video all about it! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktBEfz8QZps&feature=player_embedded)

Please note that composites manufacturing involves resins epoxies and other chemical materials.

There is one location: Energetx Composites Lab in Holland (725 East 40th Street Holland, MI 49423)

Pre-requisites: This course requires an assessment prerequisite using the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate system at an additional cost of $50. Registration, payment and scheduling information to complete the pre-requisite may be made at www.grccworkkeys.com, and choosing the National Career Readiness Certificate Bundle.

In order to effectively perform in this training, the following levels must be achieved prior to class start:

Applied Mathematics- Level 3
Reading for Information- Level 4
Locating Information - Level 4

Course: CERE 111-00
Term: 1213
Section Number: 2
Schedule Number: 11430
Instructor(s): Paul Dickensheets
Location: Energetx, (Tiara Yachts) 725 East 40th St. Holland, MI
Dates: Sep. 13 - Oct. 7, 2010 (Mon. - Thu., 2 - 7 p.m.)
Call: 616-234-3400