Nanotechnology is the science of manipulating materials at the atomic level to design and manufacture new and better materials and products. One nanometer equals one billionth of 1 meter. A sheet of paper is about 100,000 nanometers thick. Due to quantum mechanical effects at the nanoscale, the physical properties of materials change as well as rules of manufacturing.

The Center for the Advancement of Nanotechnology (NanoCenter) at the Donald F. Averill Applied Technology Training Center (ATTC) of the San Bernardino Community College District won a $2 million competitive grant for Nanotechnology from the US Department of Labor in January 2009. The overall goal of this grant project is to advance the economic development opportunities of Nanotechnology by providing a pipeline of trained workforce and bring about job development and wealth creation in our region. The Nanotechnology training program will consist of 90 hours of hands-on training that introduces participants to Nano Characterization, Micro/Nanofabrication, Materials Characterization, Device Characterization, Electronic Devices, and Optoelectronic Devices. The Nanotechnology training will be mostly conducted at the ATTC facility and some components of the hands-on training will be held at the Bourns College of Engineering at UCR.  The next training sessions start on October 18, 2010.

ATTC is currently positioned to offer Nanotechnology, Green and Clean Technology training programs to meet the growing technology training needs of companies in the Inland Empire.

PARTICIPANT'S MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must provide proof that you have attained either one of the following minimum prerequisites:*

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Engineering, Biotechnology, Physics, Material Science, Chemistry, Bio-Engineering, Biology, Life Science or related field; OR,
• A minimum of 1-year completion of studies and 1-year of work experience directly related to any of the fields listed above; OR,
• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years work experience directly related to any of the fields listed above. English comprehension and knowledge of entry level math are required.

*Prerequisites may be waived upon request in writing to the Project Director citing reasons why the required minimum requirements for the training should be waived.

This project was funded by a grant awarded under the President's Community-Based Job Training Grants, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration.

The Nanotechnology training program will consist of 90 hours of hands-on training that introduces participants to nanocharacterization, micro and nanofabrication, materials characterization, device characterization, electronic devices and optoelectronic devices. The Nanotechnology training will be mostly conducted at ATTC and some components of the hands-on training will be held at the Bourns College of Engineering Labs at University of California - Riverside.

Notes :

PARTICIPANT'S MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must provide proof that you have attained either one of the following minimum prerequisites (Examples: copy of academic records, job certifications with detailed job descriptions):*

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Engineering, Biotechnology, Physics, Material Science, Chemistry, Bio-Engineering, Biology, Life Science or related field; OR,
• A minimum of 1-year completion of studies and 1-year of work experience directly related to any of the fields listed above; OR,
• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years work experience directly related to any of the fields listed above. English comprehension and knowledge of entry level math are required.

*To request a prerequisite waiver, please submit a letter of justification addressed to the Project Director (include previous experience with nanotechnology or related industries, if any).  

How to register

1. Print registration forms (click on PDF located on the "Register for this section" link above.
2. Complete all forms (please do not leave any fields blank).
3. Sign all required forms.
4. Mail completed forms on or before October 7, 2010 to:
   
   Nanotechnology Training Project Director
   114 S. Del Rosa Drive
   San Bernardino, CA 92408

Important:  Please do not forget to include a copy of your academic records and/or work experience certifications clearly showing how you meet the minimum requirements of the training.  If requesting a waiver of prerequisites, please include your letter of request addressed to the Project Director and state your reasons or justifications why the prerequisites should be waived.  All training registrants will be notified of his/her acceptance to the training program within 3 - 5 days of receipt of your completed registration package.