LHS Mechatronics Class Takes Industry Tours
On Wednesday October 16th, the Leigh High School Mechatronics class went on an industry tour organized by Central Community College. The students that attended are taking the first class in the Mechatronics program at Leigh offered through CCC.
The students that attended the industry tours were seniors Riley VanDyke, Carter Brabec, and Jared Olsen and juniors Luke Eisenmann, Brett Wemhoff, and Brayden Loseke.
The first tour was of Behlen Manufacturing in Columbus. The students learned about all the different products that are made and were able to see firsthand the automation and different production lines in the building. They enjoyed seeing the materials go from raw material to finish product ready to be sent to the customers.
The next tour was of BD. The students enjoyed watching the product move through the different phases of development. Again, they saw the importance of the mechatronics technicians in the amount of automation that occurs and the people necessary to keep the lines running smoothly.
Finally, they went to CCC where the students were given lunch in the cafeteria and a tour of the Mechatronics program facilities and the plastics facility.
It was a great opportunity to see how the students in the first classes at CCC are working through the same processes the high school students are at Leigh. The tours provided opportunities for the students to see different careers available at places like BD and Behlen if they decide to pursue a degree in mechatronics.
“I learned about the processes of making buildings and needles. I hope we can do it again and see how other things are made as well,” said senior Riley Van Dyke.
“Overall, they enjoyed the day and are already looking forward to their next industry tour opportunity,” said Mrs. Bachman, the Mechatronics teacher.