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The Center for the Advancement of Process Technology (CAPT) is a leading NSF ATE center in the U.S. dedicated to process technology education. CAPT features partnerships with educational institutions and the industry, offering an industry-sanctioned curriculum focused on PTEC programs. These include core courses in process technology and power generation, along with interactive workshops and dual credit opportunities for high school students. With experienced instructors and a demand for skilled technicians, CAPT prepares students for successful careers in a safe and rewarding environment.
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NSF ATE Center The Center for the Advancement of Process Technology (CAPT) is one of thirty-five Advanced Technological Education (ATE) centers in the United States. CAPT is the only center to focus on process technology education.
INDUSTRY DRIVEN INDUSTRY FOCUSED INDUSTRY SANCTIONED
CAPT Curriculum • PTEC Programs – 8 core courses • Introduction to Process Technology – student textbook available from Pearson Custom Publishing • Safety, Health and Environment – student textbook • Both courses appropriate for HS Science credit and CTE courses (dual credit/articulated courses)
Power Generation Program • Bismarck State College offers PTEC • Successful incorporation of power generation into the program • Successful TechPrep activities
Middle School Activities • Career Awareness Workshops • Virtual Chemical Plant Website • Monthly Math Mania • Fossil Fuels to Products (curriculum and kits) http://capt.com.edu/virtualchemplant/
Career Awareness Workshops Two-day interactive workshop hosted by Bismarck State College
High School Activities • STeP Institutes • Open Houses • Dual Credit Courses • Articulated Courses • www.processtech.org
Post-Secondary Programs • Associate of Applied Science Degree in Process Technology (PTEC) • Scholarships (available to HS students) • Internships • Highly Qualified Instructors • Industry Standardized Curriculum
Entering the Workforce • High demand for process technicians • Teamwork • Safe work environment • High salary • Excellent Benefits
For further information…. Joanna Perkins Outreach Coordinator Center for the Advancement of Process Technology College of the Mainland 1200 Amburn Rd. Texas City, Texas 77591 (409) 938-1211, x161 jperkins@com.edu www.captech.org
Donna Fricke Career Resource Coordinator Bismarck State College P.O. Box 5587 Bismarck, North Dakota 58506-5587 (701) 224-5761 donna.fricke@bsc.nodak.edu