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Explore a Wide Range of Technical Programs
Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares individuals for a wide
array of challenging careers in a demanding economy and specialized labor
market. It provides foundational skills, both technical and academic,
that lead to lucrative employment, as well as further educational opportunities.
Cowley College’s CTE department is in two locations—Ark
City campus (Walker Technology building) and Mulvane Technology Centers.
Announcement:
Cowley College offering educational
opportunities for dislocated workers
Cowley College is investing in our community’s future by providing training
to those who need to expand their employment skills.
Funding opportunities are available for dislocated workers that enroll in the
following approved educational training programs: Machine and Tool Technology,
Mechatronics (Mechanical, Electrical, Automated Systems), Nondestructive Testing,
Welding, Healthcare (CNA/CMA, EMT, Paramedic, Medical Coding, Medical Transcription),
and Legal Office.
Don’t delay, classes begin the end of March. For additional information,
go to www.cowley.edu/dislocated
Take a Tour and find our NOISE!
Automotive Technology
Machine Tool Technology
Mechatronics
Nondestructive Testing
Welding Technology
Mission Statement
The Career and Technology Department at Cowley College is committed
to providing students
with necessary skills and values that give them the vision allowing
them to grow and adapt to an ever-changing world.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to promote career & technical education opportunities
to students within our service area to enhance skill levels, promote
educational opportunities, and prepare students for future career prospects.
Contact Information
If you would like more information about any of our programs, please
contact one of our locations:
Arkansas City Main Campus
Walker Technology Building
209 South 4th Street, Arkansas City, KS 67005
Phone: 620.441.5279
Fax: 620.441.5357
Email: arkcitycte@cowley.edu
Mulvane Technology Center/North (Welding)
242 Industrial Drive, Mulvane, KS 67110
Phone: 316.777.4259
Email: mulvanecte@cowley.edu
Mulvane Technology Center/South (Automotive)
201 Industrial Drive, Mulvane, KS 67110
Phone: 316.777.3181
Email: mulvanecte@cowley.edu
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 Pictured are the first chess boards made out of wood on Cowley College’s HAAS CNC mill. The students not only machined them on the CNC, but they also had to create and program them using MasterCam. The students made all the chess pieces using the Okuma CNC lathe. Jace Patrick and Casey Spurlock's chess boards are pictured. Pictured with their chess boards are secondary students in Cowley College’s afternoon Machine Tool Technology class. |
Graduate of Cowley welding program returns to speak on Arkansas
City campus |
Mister TIG films segment for web show at Cowley’s main
campus Whether
he is working on NASA’s space shuttle, an Indy Series car,
or helping with NASCAR, Wyatt Swaim can trace his career in welding
back to his time as a student in Arkansas City Junior College’s
industrial technology program. Swaim attended Arkansas City Junior College (now Cowley College) from 1971-1973 and is a graduate of the school’s IT program. With over 30 years of experience, Swaim is known throughout the world as a leading expert in the TIG Welding Industry. read more View video. |
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Area high school students take part in Technology Days There
were 92 area high school students that took part in the 11th annual
Technology Days held at both the Mulvane and Ark City campuses. Featured
programs included Allied Health, Automotive, Machine Tool, Mechatronics,
Nondestructive Testing, and Welding. Participants toured respective shop areas and explored opportunities available to them. Career and Technical Education Department Chair, Bob Moffatt, said, “It is an important event that exposes students to technical careers and the education that Cowley can offer,” said Career and Technical Education Department Chair, Bob Moffatt. read more |
| Cowley students do well at SkillsUSA State Contest A pair of Cowley College students placed at the SkillsUSA State Contest held Thursday at the Wichita Area Technical College. read more |
 Automotive students from Cowley College's Arkansas City and Mulvane locations are currently developing emergency and accident investigation plans as part of their OSHA safety course. |
 Cowley students building a racecar Cowley College welding and automotive students are busy constructing an IMCA modified style racecar. They hope to have the racecar ready to show in the Arkalalah Parade near the end of October. read more |
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Cowley College Students Tour Excel Industries, Inc. Students in Cowley College’s Welding and Non-Destructive Testing classes recently toured Excel Industries, Inc. in Hesston. The company builds Hustler lawn mowers and turf equipment. read more |
Cowley purchases Laser Welder Becoming
the first college in the state to purchase a Laser Welder, Cowley College
students will get an opportunity to use the machine as part of the
Advanced Welding Processes course. Cowley students will begin using the Laser Welder during the 2008-09 academic year. The Laser Welder is ideal for a wide range of metal joining and repair applications for jewelry, dental lab work, aerospace and optical purposes. Cowley College welding instructor Bob Moffatt is happy to have the Laser Welder on campus. “I think it will be an eye opener for the students and serve as a recruiting tool for us,” Moffatt said. |
Having earned three associate degrees from Cowley College, Derek
Larimore has used his education to become a Weld Section Manager
at Caterpillar Work Tools in Wamego, KS. Larimore returned to his
alma mater on Monday to speak to current students in the welding
program.
Graduate
of Cowley’s welding program returns to share
his knowledge
