Industrial Engineering Technology at Flint Hills Technical College

05/12/2022

Mechatronics class finishing up the year with a fun little final project. Had to measure, create a parts list, then assemble their “guy”. If it was pvc or copper, it had to be leak-free. If it was welded, it had to pass a rigorous “drop test”. Nice job, guys!!!

05/12/2022

Can’t say enough about Cody Wright. Came to the IET program in Fall 2016 as a junior from Olpe High School. Earned his tech certificate, then his AAS degree while serving as a lab assistant as well. Then as soon as he was done with school he started teaching evening classes while working at Frito Lay in Topeka. He taught his last class (for now) tonight. Thanks for everything Cody, you will be missed!!!

05/05/2022

On Wednesday, April 20, the IET program attended the FHTC career fair in the morning . Then we hosted our Student Showcase in the IET lab in the afternoon. It was a very busy and active day, giving our students numerous opportunities to interact with potential employers.

05/05/2022

It’s been a wild ride this year. But, we got to end it with a class trip to Top Golf. We had a great time and we didn’t break anything. Glad we got to spend some time together outside of the classroom.

10/25/2021

Residential wiring students honing their conduit bending skills. But if you lose the contest, it’s 20 push-ups!!!

10/20/2021

A lot of great opportunities for our students, in Emporia and beyond. Jacob Pletcher from Frito Lay in Topeka paid us a visit today. Informing us of career opportunities, both part-time and full-time. Thank you Jacob, and thank you Frito Lay. We have had no less than 12 students over the last 8 years take advantage of this opportunity.

10/16/2021

Our first industry tour since Spring 2019. We were invited to join in the Manufacturing Day activities at The Bradbury Company in Moundridge, KS. A great tour of their plant and interaction with area high school students.

05/05/2021

Each year we recognize the top students for the first year and second year students. Jarrett White and Kyle Hayes are the top students for their respective class. Drew Pyle and Brome Rayburn are second place for their respective class.

These students have gone above and beyond what they are asked to do in the classroom. It was a great year with lots of quality students.

* pictures were taken outside with social distancing

04/28/2021

The IET students spent the last 2 days teaching electrical and automation to Chase County Elementary School 6th graders. It was a fun experience to see both sets of students enjoy their time and learn. We utilized Allen-Bradley Micrologix processors with the Connected Components Workbench software. This will become a yearly trip for the IET students.

03/05/2021

01/08/2021

There is still time to enroll in the spring semester. Classes start on Monday Jan 11th.

11/29/2020

Congratulations Olpe Eagles. State Champions.

1A State Championship - Olpe 14 Oakley 0- FINAL
Second state championship for Olpe HS football and first since 2014. Both under HC Chris Schmidt. Eagles finish undefeated in 2020. Class act coach and a class act program. First thing Chris Schmidt did was thank officials and chain crew before joining his team to celebrate. Seven shutouts for Olpe this season.