Case Study: Western Piedmont Community College prepares future manufacturing professionals with Mastercam

Western Piedmont Community College - Customer Case Study

Western Piedmont Community College, a community college in North Carolina, faced the challenge of bridging the local manufacturing skills gap by educating and preparing students to become proficient machinists and CNC programmers who could immediately contribute to the local industry.

The college implemented Mastercam's CAD/CAM software, specifically its Educational Suite with Multiaxis capabilities, as a key teaching tool. Using Mastercam’s Dynamic Motion technology, instructors sparked student engagement and effectively trained them in advanced 3D and multiaxis machining. As a result, the program successfully prepared graduates for high-paying local jobs, achieving a near 100% job placement rate for students seeking employment in the field.

Western Piedmont Community College

Brandon Hensley

Department Head of Engineering