APA Welcomes Atlas Tool and Die

  Bill Vogel welcomes Zach Mottl of Atlas Tool and Die as the newest APA Partner.  Mr. Mottl toured the Manufacturing Technology Center and observed our students studying the CNC Horizontal Lathe and to prepare for the CNC Operator NIMS Credential exam.  Helping Mr. Vogel welcome Mr. Mottl are: Allanta Hudson, Deshawn Hunter, Iking Canavy, [...]

Junior Job Shadow Day a Success

Trevon Dotson and Marla Sanders spent the day at American Grinding. On March 16, 2011, 35 APA Juniors participated in a job shadow day.  Students had the opportunity to see what they learn in class in action while visiting some of APA’s dedicated partners.  Students began their day with a tour of the facilities and [...]

Good News at Austin Polytech

Austin Polytechnical Academy has made great strides since first opening in 2007, but has also faced its fair share of challenges. This month, we’re happy to report a number of success stories as we kick off the new year: This week, 50 APA students earned industry-recognized credentials from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, bringing [...]

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Austin Polytech informational meeting on November 10

Discover Austin Polytechnical Academy, an innovative high school in Austin that prepares students for college and high-tech, high-paying careers in manufacturing! Join us at our upcoming informational meeting to learn how APA can help you build your future: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 5:30 to 6:30 pm Bethel New Life Amberg Hall 1140 N. Lamon, Chicago,  IL [...]

APA Tigers win Homecoming Game!

Austin 52 and Manley 20. Go Tigers! Click here for more photos

APA welcomes new NIMS instructor Mr. Pablo Varela

Please join us in welcoming our newest addition to the APA team, NIMS instructor Mr. Pablo Varela, who will work closely with machine shop instructor Mr. Tom O’Brien to prepare juniors to earn up to two machining certificates from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). Mr. Varela has over 20 years of industry experience, [...]

APA partner Johnson Controls leads mentoring activity for seniors

On September 22, APA partner company Johnson Controls brought 20 staff members to Austin Polytech for a mentoring activity with nearly 100 seniors. Following an informational presentation about renewable energy, Johnson Controls selected six students for a competition to see whose wind turbine design generates the most energy. The seniors then split into small groups, [...]

Manufacturing Technology Center to offer adult training courses in 2011

Starting in January 2011, Austin Polytech’s Manufacturing Technology Center will open for adult education courses. Trainees will learn to operate Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines in order to earn the CNC Operator and CNC Set-up, Program, and Operator certificates from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). These industry-recognized certificates are respected by manufacturers throughout [...]

New patent law program at Austin Polytech (post by APA junior Torres Hughes)

Every Thursday, 12 Austin Polytech students meet with 6 John Marshall Law School students for a Patent Law Workshop. This extracurricular activity started Thursday, September 23, and is a great opportunity for students who want to become a lawyer or inventor. We meet every Thursday during lunch to talk about the challenges and opportunities of [...]