I am a Junior CAM Designer and have been in the mechanical design drafting industries for many years. I am just celebrating 20 years now. I have worked in many fields, such as aerospace, automotive
(Specialty vehicles), manifolds for oil, power & industrial applications, and fire protection equipment and apparatus. I have an Associate of Applied Science in Tool Engineering, a Bachelor’s of Science in Digital
Design/Visual Communications and classes towards an Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical
Engineering Technology. The global economy has made it hard to compete, not only for business, but also individuals. I have found this out the hard way by suffering through lay-offs. Even though with experience and schooling, it is hard to justify the benefits of experience and knowledge when today’s students have a Bachelor’s of Science degree (in Mechanical Engineering or Design Technology) and some CAD experience. That’s where Ivy Tech comes into my plans. I know that the American Honors program at Ivy Tech can help me achieve my goals and advance my career. I wish to become the leader for a group of designers, and drafters. I am looking forward to the Associate of Applied Science in Design Technology at Ivy Tech in helping me to achieve this goal. This course will help me gain new knowledge and insight. The AS in Design Technology will be instrumental in my current career and aid me with the ever changing technical advances in today’s business world. I also hope to use this education to advance my education to a Bachelor’s of Science in Design Technology. I have many achievements in my life, graduating in the top 5% of my high school class, a 3.6 GPA9for the AS in Tool Engineering and a 3.9 GPA graduating for a BS in Digital Design/Visual Communications. Becoming part of the American Honors program at Ivy Tech to be would be like winning the Indianapolis 500 or the Super bowl.
