Richland Community College Engineering Technology

05/29/2026

🔧 Fun Friday Facts!
Did you know Illinois has one of the strongest Career & Technical Education (CTE) networks in the Midwest? 🇺🇸 Industrial and Engineering Technology programs across the state are preparing students for careers in advanced manufacturing, welding, robotics, automotive technology, engineering design, and construction trades.
📊 Here are a few impressive Illinois workforce facts:
• Manufacturing is one of Illinois’ top industries, supporting more than 580,000 jobs statewide.
• Illinois ranks among the top manufacturing states in the nation, with thousands of companies using advanced automation and robotics technology.
• Students enrolled in CTE programs have higher graduation rates and are more likely to earn industry certifications before leaving high school.
• Many Illinois Industrial Technology classrooms now feature industry-grade equipment, CNC machines, 3D printers, and CAD software to mirror real-world workplaces.
From the classroom to the workforce, Illinois students are building the skills that keep innovation moving forward! ⚙️🤖📚

Here at Richland Community College we are always ready to teach and prepare students for these high tech, high skill, hands on careers!

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05/24/2026

What does baseball have to do with engineering technology? More than you might think! ⚾🛠️
Wrigley Field showcases how industrial technology supports one of America’s most iconic sports venues:
🏗️ Structural steel design
💡 Electrical and lighting systems
📡 Communications and broadcast technology
🌱 Automated field maintenance systems
🖥️ Digital analytics and scoreboard operations
The Chicago Cubs organization depends on skilled professionals working behind the scenes every day. Technology education programs help students build the problem-solving and technical skills needed for these exciting careers.
Inspiration can start anywhere — even at the ballpark!

No matter which team you support, Industrial and Engineering technolgy is all around us!

05/22/2026

We want to say thank you to all of our industry partners here in Decatur that serve on our advisory board. Prairie Land FAME Technology & Manufacturing Association Decatur Industrial Electric, Inc. EDC of Decatur & Macon County We Are Caterpillar Decatur Illinois Manufacturers' Association Thinkwell Makerspace

05/14/2026

What is Engineering Technology?

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05/07/2026

Students were giving the choice of modeling a Geneva mechanism, crank mechanism, quick return mechanism, or a leveling device for their final exam in Draft-236 solid modeling today.

Here’s the catch and the challenge… all they were given was a picture of the mechanism. The rest of the design, sizes, tolerances are up to their own engineering finesse and creativity.

Excited to see their finished results!
Heartland Technical Academy MacArthur High School Warrensburg-Latham High School Eisenhower High School Argenta-Oreana CUSD #1 High School St. Teresa High School Guidance Office Technology & Manufacturing Association

05/01/2026

Lots of activity going on this week in the CIM lab as we prepare for the arrival of 3 brand new CNC machines at Richland Community College. Prairie Land FAME Decatur Industrial Electric, Inc. We Are Caterpillar Decatur Illinois Manufacturers' Association EDC of Decatur & Macon County Technology & Manufacturing Association Heartland Technical Academy

04/28/2026

Great video that goes over how we get water in and out of our homes. Decatur is home to one of our Prairie Land FAME members, Mueller Co. who has been helping municipal water supply bring water into our homes since the late 1800’s.

110K likes, 2.7K comments. "How Your Home Plumbing Works (From Start to Finish) | GOT2LEARN"

04/25/2026

Still time for you to get over to the Thinkwell Makerspace today! Go check it out!

04/24/2026

☕🍩 Friday mornings are better with coffee, donuts, and cutting-edge technology!
Last Friday, Richland Community College’s Engineering Technology program hosted a hands-on learning demo featuring the Keyence VL 3D Scanner Coordinate Measuring Machine. A big thank you to Keyence sales representative Keagan Brenna for bringing this innovative technology to campus and walking our students through its powerful capabilities.
This advanced 3D scanning system is transforming the way industries approach inspection, quality control, reverse engineering, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). These are critical processes behind the manufacturing of many of the products we rely on every day.
Opportunities like this give our students real-world exposure to the tools and technologies shaping modern manufacturing—bridging the gap between classroom learning and industry application.

01/06/2026

Classes start next week. There’s a new way to get textbooks this semester. Make sure you are aware of the new process at the bookstore to get your books.

Introducing Richland Access Richland Access is Richland Community College’s innovative program that automatically provides students with all required course materials on or before the first day of class.