Applications for the NUCOR Technical Academy are now open!
NUCOR FLORIDA MECHANICAL TECHNICAL ACADEMY
Two-Year Program
STUDENT BENEFITS:
Six semesters of paid tuition at SFSC and paid earnings from Nucor
On-the-job training through the Nucor Steel Florida Mechanical Technical Academy (NSFMTA)
Classroom learning at SFSC
UPON COMPLETION:
Earn an Associate in Science in Engineering Technology with an Advanced Manufacturing specialization
Qualify for full-time employment with Nucor
FOR INFORMATION:
Michelle Leidel, SFSC
863-784-7424
michelle.leidel@southflorida.edu
Abby Zambelli, Nucor
863-546-5786
NUCOR TECHNICAL ACADEMY
GET TRAINED.
GET AN EDUCATION.
GET WORKING!
Earn an Electrical Technology AAS and gain valuable work experience.
Upon completion of the program, you will have earned an Electrical Technology/Industry Defined Associate in Applied Science degree.
Students will be enrolled in online general study courses for the initial summer and fall semesters while participating in on-the-job training with the sponsoring mill.
Upon your arrival in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, you will participate in on-the-job training while taking technical concentration courses at Shelton State Community College, a nationally accredited community college.
On-the-job training will be held in Tuscaloosa and at your sponsor mill during semester and holiday breaks.
With our experienced Nucor teammates providing hands-on training, you will have a chance to learn from the best in the business!
Receive hourly pay for class time and on-the-job training.
You will be paid $12 per hour once you start at your sponsor mill.
Upon arrival in Tuscaloosa for the beginning of your initial spring semester, the pay will increase to $14 per hour for the remainder of the first academic year.
Based on work and academic performance, your hourly rate could increase to $16 per hour for year two, which begins in the second fall semester.
Paid tuition, books, housing and travel expenses are provided while enrolled in the program.
All tuition and textbook costs will be paid by Nucor each semester as long as you meet the academic requirements of the program.
Paid housing is available upon your arrival in Tuscaloosa.
Nucor will reimburse expenses to and from Tuscaloosa for business-related travel as well as travel home at semester and holiday breaks.
Work side-by-side with Nucor teammates dedicated to teaching you not only how to do the work, but how to work the Nucor Way.
APPLY SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31 FOR NEXT SUMMER!
All candidates who wish to apply must be 18 years of age by September 1 of the entering year.
STEP 1: Shelton State Community College Admissions
APPLY ONLINE - www.sheltonstate.edu/admissions.aspx
Please provide a high school transcript (2.75 GPA preferred) and your SAT or ACT score. Preferred candidates will have taken four of the following high school courses:
Algebra I
Algebra II
Computer Science
Chemistry
Technology Elective
Geometry
Mechanical/Drawing
Advanced Mathematics
Physics
STEP 2: Nucor Selection Process
GO TO: www.nucor.com/nucor-technical-academy
Please provide the following documents during application to the Nucor Technical Academy:
High school transcript
SAT or ACT score
Student information sheet
Completed Nucor Willingness Questionnaire using the link provided by your Nucor contact
Written essay following the guidelines provided on the website
