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robotic technicians build, program,
install, maintain and repair equipment.
they are an essential part of modern-day
manufacturing.
Central Lakes College has the largest
robotics and automation systems lab in
the upper midwest
robotics an automated system technology
program at Central Lakes College
is offered as both an associate in
applied science degree and a diploma program
CLC's knowledgeable instructors
teach skills
based on standards set forth
by the Robotics Industry Association
The strong industry advisory board
supports and guides this program
they train their students on the same robotics
controllers and programming language
used by automated manufacturing companies
graduates work in the field as engineering and installation technicians
some become applications programmers
others are employed as maintenance technicians
employment opportunities are available
in automotive
and aerospace manufacturing
careers can also be found in firms connected to machine tooling
welding and fabrication, packaging,
robotic systems integration and 
nuclear power generation
