PROGRAM OVERVIEW

THE PROGRAM

Known as the Advanced Manufacturing Technician program, it is designed as an innovative manufacturing degree that will span five semesters of classroom instruction and provide paid hands-on experience at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi in Blue Springs.

The Industrial Maintenance curriculum includes instruction in areas including electricity, fluid power, mechanics, fabrication and robotics, as well as advanced manufacturing, business principles and best practices. Upon completion of the program, candidates will receive an associate’s degree.

In addition to in-depth instruction in manufacturing, the program includes semester-long modules in safety culture, workplace organization, lean manufacturing, problem-solving and maintenance reliability. It emphasizes attendance, initiative, diligence, verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills and professionalism.

Candidates who earn an AMT degree can compete for skilled positions across the country or may apply for any locally available positions at Toyota, its suppliers and any other locally-based companies. Additionally, they may continue their education in engineering, technology or business or pursue employment opportunities in the open job market. Graduates in the Toyota program receive an AAS degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology.  

Prospective students will be accepted based on academic success as measured through grades, class rank, math capabilities and the ability to work in a team and problem-solving environment.

PARTICIPANTS MUST

Admission to the college does not guarantee enrollment in any specific course or program. Selective admission programs have a limited number of openings each year and have specific entry-level admission requirements that must be met before selection for admission to the program. Those who wish to apply must complete an online selective admission application for the Toyota AMT program and have taken the ACT.

• Online ICC Application
• ICC admission information
• ACT or SAT scores on file at ICC

Students must have an ACT score of 13 or greater and be currently enrolled or have a recent admissions application to apply for Career Education programs. Completion of an ICC online admissions application is required to begin the program-specific application process. Check this page after your admissions application has been processed.

THE PROFESSION

According to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, the entry-level wage for industrial maintenance technicians is $53,670 annually, and those with experience can earn an average of $62,380 annually.