Kaskaskia College - Industrial Technology

10/23/2025

It’s time to gear up for the Trades! Support our Industrial and Construction Trades Club by grabbing one of our hats. Choose a hat showcasing one of the following programs:

Industrial Technology
Welding
HVAC
Carpentry

Hats are $25 a piece. Email Eric Howard at [email protected] by November 25th with your order and program.

08/22/2025

08/06/2025

Today is the day! Be sure to stop by and see us at the Crisp Manufacturing and Trades Center from now until 7pm.

Ready to launch your career? We’re here to help!

Join us for the KC Industrial Trades Open House on Wednesday, August 6th, from Noon to 7pm at the Crisp Manufacturing and Trades Center in Centralia, IL.

⚙️ Tour our facilities
📝 Meet instructors
💲 Get help with registration and financial aid

RSVP and learn more at 618-545-3434 or [email protected].

07/30/2025

Quick reminder: our Fall Open House is just one week from today! You don’t want to miss this opportunity to see what the Crisp Manufacturing and Trades Center has to offer and register for Fall classes. Kaskaskia College’s Financial Aid will be present, as well as representatives able to discuss other forms of financial resources.

Instructors from the Welding, Industrial Technology, HVAC, and Carpentry programs will all be present. If you are interested in other programs, feel free to stop by. Academic Advisors will be on hand to answer questions.

See you next week!

Ready to launch your career? We’re here to help!

Join us for the KC Industrial Trades Open House on Wednesday, August 6th, from Noon to 7pm at the Crisp Manufacturing and Trades Center in Centralia, IL.

⚙️ Tour our facilities
📝 Meet instructors
💲 Get help with registration and financial aid

RSVP and learn more at 618-545-3434 or [email protected].

07/15/2025

Ready to launch your career? We’re here to help!

Join us for the KC Industrial Trades Open House on Wednesday, August 6th, from Noon to 7pm at the Crisp Manufacturing and Trades Center in Centralia, IL.

⚙️ Tour our facilities
📝 Meet instructors
💲 Get help with registration and financial aid

RSVP and learn more at 618-545-3434 or [email protected].

05/22/2025

Kaskaskia College Industrial Technology is offering a unique opportunity to learn Industrial Robotics or DC Fundamentals over the summer, with daytime and evening labs available. Labs meet weekly for 8 weeks beginning the week of 6/8/25.

Robotics students will learn to program Fanuc, Motoman, and Universal robots using pendant controllers. The evening lab option is also a great opportunity for those working in industry to get first-hand progarmming experience while working full-time. You can also schedule a time to visit the lab and see all of our equipment, and learn how you can start a career in industrial automation. Contact us whether your goal is a degree, certificate, or just a course or two. Make your future at KC!

04/30/2025

Come out and explore apprenticeship opportunities.

💼 Ready to Work, Learn, and Earn?
🚀 Launch Your Career at the KC Apprenticeship Job Fair! 🔨

Kaskaskia College is hosting an Apprenticeship Job Fair at the Harry L. Crisp Manufacturing and Trades Center on Wednesday, April 30th, from 4 PM to 6 PM!

Come meet local employers, explore apprenticeship opportunities, and take the next step toward a rewarding future — with options in:
⚙️ Welding Technology
⚙️ Industrial Electricity
⚙️ Automotive Technology
⚙️ Industrial Maintenance
🖍 Early Childhood Education..and more!

🎓 Apprenticeships offer real work experience, higher wages, and little to no student debt — plus you can earn a credential, certificate, or degree!

📅 Classes available Spring, Summer, or Fall | In-person & online options

Don’t miss this chance to connect, explore, and grow!
Questions? Contact Joy Fitts at [email protected] or Taryn Chesnek at [email protected]

03/28/2025

The Kaskaskia College Industrial Technology and Welding programs are taking the Manufacturing and Trades Trailer to Trinity St. John in Nashville today. The robot claw machine is ready to go and everyone is a winner. What a great way to introduce young students to robotics.

The claw robot is even loaded with fish and foam stress ball bobbers in honor of the Lent season. The fish look happy and ready to meet the Trinity St. John students later today. Soon it will be time grab the robot pendant and do some Friday fishing.

It's also a great chance for KC Industrial Technology and Automation to meet some young students interested in robotics and provide some learning opportunities.

02/09/2025

Students at Kaskaskia College just completed their fourth week of robotics training in their spring INDT 190 Industrial Robotics course. KC Industrial Technology is happy to announce we will also be offering the INDT 190 Industrial Robotics course over the summer as well.

Students receive lots of hands-on pendant programming experience creating industrial robot routines, programming inputs and outputs, and industrial communication. Practice on big robots and small robots in the industrial technology lab using Fanuc, Motoman, and Universal Robot controllers. Call 618-545-3404 to tour the lab and find out about daytime and evening learning opportunities.

07/30/2024

Don't forget the Industrial Trades Open House and Fall Registration is just two days away on August 1st from Noon to 7pm. We hope to see you there!

Are you undecided about your career path or haven't registered for the Fall semester yet? Don't worry, we've got you covered for the Industrial Trades programs at Kaskaskia College’s Crisp Technology Center. Whether you're interested in welding, industrial electricity and robotics, construction, or HVAC systems, our programs offer hands-on training and expert guidance to help you discover your passion and launch your career.

Join us on Thursday, August 1st for an open house at the Crisp Technology Center (2005 E McCord Centralia, IL) from Noon to 7pm. Faculty and staff will be on site to help answer questions about training, careers, and earning potential. You can even meet with an advisor to register for classes and discuss financial assistance.

The Industrial Trades programs at Kaskaskia College offers:

-State-of-the-art facilities and equipment
-Dedicated faculty with industry experience
-Real-world projects and experiences

It’s not too late to register and secure your spot. Take the first step towards an exciting future in the Industrial Trades. For more details and to register, reach out to us at [email protected]. Let's build your career together!

07/25/2024

How about an introduction to automation in a single course?

KC Industrial Technology is offering INDT 115 Instrumentation and Process Control in the fall. Take a single course and get a great hands-on overview of sensors, inspection camera programming, PLC programming, variable frequency drives, and industrial wiring. Lab times are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. One course will introduce all of these areas of industrial automation.

You do not need to register for the entire program to take courses in areas like robotics, CNC machining, and fluid power mechanics. You are welcome to complete a single course, an occupational certificate, or an Associate degree. We can even help you transfer to a 4-year university.

Contact us and get a tour of the labs. You can even run one of our robots or program one of our controllers while you are here. We will show you how.

07/09/2024

Are you undecided about your career path or haven't registered for the Fall semester yet? Don't worry, we've got you covered for the Industrial Trades programs at Kaskaskia College’s Crisp Technology Center. Whether you're interested in welding, industrial electricity and robotics, construction, or HVAC systems, our programs offer hands-on training and expert guidance to help you discover your passion and launch your career.

Join us on Thursday, August 1st for an open house at the Crisp Technology Center (2005 E McCord Centralia, IL) from Noon to 7pm. Faculty and staff will be on site to help answer questions about training, careers, and earning potential. You can even meet with an advisor to register for classes and discuss financial assistance.

The Industrial Trades programs at Kaskaskia College offers:

-State-of-the-art facilities and equipment
-Dedicated faculty with industry experience
-Real-world projects and experiences

It’s not too late to register and secure your spot. Take the first step towards an exciting future in the Industrial Trades. For more details and to register, reach out to us at [email protected]. Let's build your career together!