THREE RIVERS LASER AND FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY

What do Laser and Fiber OpticTechnicians Do?

• Build and test state-of-the-art laser equipment for research, aerospace, medicine and manufacturing
• Build and analyze the latest fiber optics equipment for telecommunications and computer networking;
• Install, service, and repair laser/fiber optics equipment;
• Troubleshoot optical systems, including lasers, LEDs, fiber optics for telecommunications and lighting, and more.

Where do Laser and Fiber Optic Technicians Work?

• Several CT employ Three Rivers Laser and Fiber Optic technicians, including Zygo (Middlefield), Nufern (East Granby) and Trumpf (Farmington).
• Companies in MA employing TRCC grads include IPG Photonics (Oxford), Intel (Maynard) and Omniguide (Cambridge.)
• Other companies looking for our graduates are in Florida, New York, California, and New Hampshire as well as in CT and MA.

Why should I study Laser and Fiber Optic Technology?

• Job availability is likely to increase as time goes on- more and more applications are using optics
• Careers in laser and fiber optics technology are not yet well-known, so qualified people are in demand
• Many diverse careers paths are possible (telecommunications, medical, manufacturing, teaching and research, production and service)
• Students can combine this program with electrical or manufacturing technology to be even more marketable; many of the course requirements for these programs overlap.

What are my options with an Associate in Science in Laser and Fiber Optic Technology?

• Immediately enter the workplace: starting salaries are in the $16-$20/hr range, not including overtime and benefits.
• Continue your education at a baccalaureate-degree institution, and beyond. Laser and Fiber Optic Technology grads have transferred successfully to SCSU (physics) and CCSU (electronics.) Four-year photonics technology programs are now available in Florida, Pennsylvania and Ontario, Canada.
• Go to work and have your employer fund further education; many employers offer tuition assistance.

Who makes a successful Laser and Fiber Optic technician?

• People who enjoy math science, are detail-oriented, have an interest in how things work, like to work with high-tech equipment, and want a career on the leading edge of technology, photonics could be for you.

What does the Laser and Fiber Optic Technology program offer you?

• Small class sizes with personalized instruction
• Every laser and fiber optics technology course has a hands-on lab
  
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