This summer camp is in-person.

Age restriction: 11 - 15 year olds.

Get ready for an epic adventure at Jackson College's five-day camp, created just for you in partnership with the Shop Rat Foundation and the Nuts, Bolts, and Thingamajigs Association! Imagine diving deep into the exciting world of entrepreneurship, where every idea is a potential business venture waiting to happen! Throughout our action-packed program, you'll explore the ins and outs of starting and managing your own business, gaining invaluable insights and skills along the way. With our expert instructors leading the way, you'll have access to top-notch equipment and machinery to turn your wildest ideas into reality. From designing and creating to bringing your projects to life, this camp is your chance to unleash your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit like never before. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and innovate!

• Day 1: Mon, July 29 9am - 2pm.
• Day 2: Tues, July 30 9am - 2pm.
• Day 3: Wed, July 31 9am - 2pm.
• Day 4: Thurs, August 1 9am - 2pm.
• Day 5: Fri, August 2 9am - 2pm.
• Location: Central Campus, STEAM Factory (TSF).
• Check in each day will start at 8:45am. Please promptly pick up your student at 2pm.
• Cost includes lunch daily and one t-shirt.
• After registration, parents must complete this survey prior to the start of camp:

*Financial assistance may be available. Please contact Albert Rossner at RossnerAlbertG@jccmi.edu or 517-796-8492 for more information.

How to register:

1. Current JC Students and Employees: If you already have a Jackson College student ID and email account, click on "Enroll Now", choose “Already have an account? Sign in here”, choose "Student & Employee Login" and follow the prompts to checkout.
2. Guest Login: If you don't have a Jackson College student ID and email account, please click on “Enroll Now”, fill in the information and click on “Register New Account”, and follow the prompts to checkout.
   1. When logging in after your account is created as a Guest, click "Guest Login" when prompted to sign in.

The High Tech Making Camp 2024 is taught by local instructors, Albert Rossner and Brian Owen! Check out their bios below…

My name is Albert Rossner, and I’m married and have four children with my wife, Holly. We have lived in Jackson County since 1996. All of our children graduated from Parma Western schools and received advanced college degrees. Our oldest graduated from Jackson College in the Nursing program and now resides in Greenville, NC as a Nurse Practitioner for a Cardiac Thoracic Surgeon. I’ve taught for over 30 years in the field of Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Robotics. Most recently I was a High School teacher at Northwest High School for their STEM program working directly with Technique, Inc.  At Jackson College, I plan to develop a more advanced program that incorporates High Tech, High Skill programs that lead to High Wage careers in Advanced Manufacturing, Automation and Robotics through Industry 4.0 Advancements alongside many Jackson, Hillsdale, and Lenawee county employers.

My name is Brian Owen. I have been working in manufacturing since 2014. I started my career as a machinist through the JAC3 program with Petty Machine and Tool. Upon graduating high school I decided I wanted to teach the trade so in October of 2016 I taught my first machining class as an assistant instructor. While working and teaching, I finished up my Associate in Applied Science- Advanced Manufacturing, CNC Machining Certificate and the JAMA Apprenticeship program as a CNC Machinist. After 7 years of machining I decided to move on and try engineering. In 2021 I took an opportunity to be a design engineer for Caster Concepts and Conceptual Innovations where I learned a ton about designing in Solidworks. In August of 2022 I became the Lead Instructor for Manufacturing Technologies and Engineering at The Shoprat Foundation.

REFUND POLICY:

A full refund will be given to students/participants who officially drop the course by 5 pm at least 2 business days prior to the first class meeting, and a half refund thereafter. Business days do not include weekends or holidays. A student’s failure to attend does not constitute an official drop and no refunds will be granted.

*Please be aware that if the course is canceled, you will receive notification via email and a refund will be issued back to your bank account or credit card.

Questions? Contact Brittney Maske at MaskeBrittneM@jccmi.edu.

Sponsored by CCE, ShopRat, and Nuts, Bolts, & Thingamajigs