What is Modesto Technical School?

Modesto Technical School gives students the opportunity to explore alternative careers in Technical Education at MJC.  We are partner with Modesto City Schools and Robert Elliot Alternative Education Center.  Each semester we accept 60 students to participate in the program.  Most importantly, the MJC enrollment fees are waived for all concurrently enrolled students.

Technical Careers

Did you know you can take 3-4 units college classes while still in high school in:

• Machine Tool Technology:  The program is designed to develop skills in a variety of metal removal and metal forming processes.  Students learn to operate the drill press and precision grinding machines, as well as manual and computer controlled milling machines and lathes.  Career Opportunities:  agriculture, aerospace, food processing, medical, electronics, and automotive.
• Autobody Collision Repair:  This program is designed to help the beginning student progress through basic procedures in body repairs and painting to entry level job skill development.  Complete and current practices used in industry are emphasized.  Related trade and technical information, care and use of equipment and shop safety are also a focus in the Auto Body Program. 
• Automotive Technology:  The Automotive
  Technology program is designed to provide training in automobile repair, maintenance theory, study of factory manuals and publications, and applications of methods used in the auto servicing and repair industry.  The Automotive Technology Program offers two levels of training:  Automotive Technician and Maintenance Mechanic.  It provides the student with basic automotive skills to perform basic maintenance and service tasks.
• Welding:  The program is designed to teach welding of ferrous and nonferrous metals using various techniques including flat, vertical, overhead, and pipe:  Career Opportunities:  Farm equipment welder, shop welder, aircraft welder, marine welder, construction welder, maintenance welder, research welder, welding instructor. 
• Industrial Technology:  There are 17 degree or certificate options available for students seeking professional training for technology-related careers.  Programs include:  Building and Safety Code Inspection, Residential Home Construction, General Plant/Facilities Maintenance, and Plant/Facilities Electrical Maintenance.  Career Opportunities: carpentry, building inspector, construction supervisor, electrician, maintenance mechanic, maintenance electrician, and systems technician. 
• Electronics:  Students study technical writing, interpret schematics and wiring diagrams, conduct experiments, analyze malfunctions, and repair electronic equipment.  Career Opportunities:  research & development, computer technology, diagnostics in power companies, industrial control, and biomedical technician areas.
• Graphic Design:  Students who acquire skills in design gain the necessary skills to be employed anywhere in the country.  Career Opportunities:  graphic designer, art director, layout artist, illustrator, free-lance designer, and prepress technician.
• Lithography & Printing:  Students who acquire skills in Lithography & Printing gain the necessary skills to be employed anywhere in the country.  Career Opportunities:  prepress technician, flexograhic press operator, lithographic press operator, bindery worker, press operator-flexograhic prepress, cutter operator, stitcher, folder, foil stamper and embosser, and binder.                                                                                      

For more information please contact:  
Barbara Eckersfeld, EEAC Principal 
(209) 576 - 4005