Oxford High students participate in pilot robotics boot camp

Oxford High School students are participating in a week-long robotics boot camp. The camp held at the high school’s modern manufacturing building is the pilot program for a statewide initiative.

The boot camp was done with the Alabama Robotics Technology Park and the Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) Division. The agencies provided the equipment and training for the boot camp.

The boot camp provided students with hands-on experience in robotics handling and programming. Students are programming robots to complete modern manufacturing tasks, engage in team-based projects, and interact with industry professionals.

“With the increasing demand and lucrative salaries in robotics and automation, this boot camp addresses a critical need in today’s job market. AIDT and RTP are thrilled about this initiative and look forward to collaborating with our future workforce,” said AIDT Executive Director Ed Castile.

The boot camp aligns with the CREATE program recently introduced in the City of Oxford which is a regional workforce development initiative.