Technical Careers in Advanced Manufacturing
Corning Technical Pathways (CTP)
Through a visionary collaborative effort, SUNY Corning Community College has worked closely with Corning Inc. and the USW Local 1000 to create educational and career opportunities within the Southern Tier.
Corning Incorporated Technician Pathway
Choose Your Degree
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
- Chemical Technology
- Electrical Technology (Electronics)
- Machine Tool Technology
- Mechanical Technology
- Mechatronics
- Optical Systems Technology
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Complete Degree at CCC
Guaranteed Interview
There are several paths you can take to complete your degree from SUNY CCC that include:
- Full time (2 years)
- Part-time (less than 12 credits - 2+ years)
- On Campus, Hybrid, and Online Courses
Once you successfully graduate from SUNY CCC with one of the degrees noted in the choose your degree section, you will be automatically guaranteed an interview with Corning Inc., the largest private employer in the Southern Tier.
Corning Inc. Career
Stay Local, Earn Big
Corning Inc. has several career pathways for SUNY CCC students to land technician jobs such as:
- Process Technician
- Machinist (manufacturing & research support)
- Electrician Apprenticeship
Technician Jobs Highlights
- Starting wage of approximately $80,000
- High-demand jobs
- Full-time jobs with benefits
- Family-sustaining wages
Pathway Preparation: Math is KEY!
Start Planning in 8th Grade
By 8th grade, students should have a plan in place to complete Algebra I and Geometry, earning a C or higher as preparation for the A.A.S. degrees.
For the A.S. degrees, Algebra II should be completed with a C or higher, and, specifically for Engineering Science, Precalculus with an 85 or higher.
Accelerated College Education (ACE) Students
Consider taking CRPL 1030 Understanding Work Expectations (soft-skills).
College-Level Math
Students not ready for college-level math can work up to the needed math for the programs at SUNY CCC within a course or through taking a math refresher boot camp.
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Free Community College
For Adult Learners
Through the New York State Opportunity Promise scholarship, SUNY Reconnect provides free associate degrees in high-demand fields for New Yorkers aged 25 to 55, including those who already have a college degree. The SUNY Reconnect program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and required supplies after all other financial aid is applied.
Associate Degrees
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
- Chemical Technology
- Electrical Technology Electronics*
- Machine Tool Technology*
- Mechanical Technology: CAD Design*
- Mechatronics*
- Optical Systems Technology*
Associate in Science (A.S.)
- Engineering Science*
- Environmental Science*
- Mathematics and Science
*SUNY Reconnect eligible programs.