Preparatory Bridge Program
Build Your Bridge to a Bachelor's Degree in Advanced Manufacturing
You're closer to a bachelor's degree than you think. Tri-C's Preparatory Bridge Program connects your existing education with the in-demand technical skills needed to thrive in Northeast Ohio's booming manufacturing sector.
Whether your degree is technical or not, this program helps you build the foundation to complete the third and fourth years of Tri-C’s bachelor’s degree in Integrated Digital Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
Who Is It For?
- Anyone with an associate degree (technical or nontechnical)
- Job seekers interested in high-paying, in-demand fields
- Professionals looking to grow from operator to supervisor — and beyond
Why Enroll?
- Pay a quarter of the cost of nearby universities with Tri-C's affordable tuition
- Improve your salary outlook with a bachelor's degree-level education
- Access internships and real-world experience through industry partnerships
- Gain hands-on skills critical to job security and future growth
- Build expertise across multiple areas of a company
Manufacturing Jobs Are Waiting for You
Ohio offers a wealth of opportunities as the third-largest manufacturing state, where the industry leads as the top economic sector. Manufacturing is changing fast, and companies are looking for people who can connect the dots across operations, IT, mechanical/electrical systems and leadership. This program helps you become that person.
You bring the ambition. We'll build the bridge.
Contact subashini.thuiyahannadi@tri-c.edu to get started today — and become the leader companies can't do without.