05/15/2026
CNC machines aren’t just about cutting wood.
They’re about learning how to design, problem solve, measure, prototype, troubleshoot and create something real with your own hands.
Inside the Prototype Design Lab at MCC, students get hands-on experience with tools and technologies that connect creativity with technical skill — building a portfolio of experience that can lead into careers like advanced manufacturing, fabrication, industrial design, machining, product development, construction technology, robotics, engineering support and skilled trades pathways.
As AI continues to reshape the economy, the ability to build, repair, operate and create in the physical world becomes even more valuable. The future still needs people who can think critically, work with technology and make ideas real.
The trades are evolving.
Modern manufacturing is evolving.
And the next generation of skilled workers will help build what comes next.
Check out mccneb.edu/protolab for more info!