Columbia State Community College’s Business & Technology Division will host an open house on Oct. 14 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Campus to announce the expansion of the Engineering Systems Technology program.

“Columbia State is proud to expand this program to Lawrence County, giving local students the same access as those at our Columbia Campus,” said Dr. Mehran Mostajir, Columbia State dean of the Business and Technology Division and assistant professor of Engineering Systems Technology.

The EST program offers students the ability to achieve an Associate of Applied Science degree or technical certificate. The courses prepare graduates for a multitude of careers in manufacturing with an emphasis on mechatronics, robotics, technology, critical thinking and problem solving.

The Engineering Systems Technology program at Columbia State has state-of-the-art, world-class training equipment that helps provide students with the skills needed to work with complex synchronized pieces of equipment. The delivery method for the program will consist of online lectures with labs by appointment, allowing great scheduling flexibility for employed students.

“The Lawrence Campus expansion of our Engineering Systems Technology program will provide students in Lawrence County and the surrounding region with direct access to state-of-the-art training in robotics and advanced manufacturing,” said Richard Urban, Columbia State Engineering Systems Technology program director. “With lab facilities now available at both our Columbia and Lawrence Campuses, we are extending opportunities for hands-on learning and industry-relevant training. This is not just about offering classes—it’s about equipping our community with the skills needed to thrive in today’s technology-driven workforce and supporting the growth of local industry partners.”

Anyone interested in learning more about the EST program is invited to attend the Open House event.

The Open House will be held in Room 211 on the Lawrence Campus, located at 169 Southern Tennessee Lane in Lawrenceburg.

EST is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering.

For more information on the program, please contact Urban at 931.540.2711 or by email at rurban@ColumbiaState.edu.