Participant Support

This ExLENT 3-year project targets to train 60 (20/year) participants in total. The participants will derive the following training benefits.

Training Benefits

• Learn theoretical knowledge in critical areas of the rapidly developing field of Mechatronics.
• Complete 40 hours of practical, experiential training on state-of-the-art industrial equipment at Michigan Tech.
• Obtain first-hand knowledge of complex mechatronics systems and how they are used in industry.
• Engage in networking opportunities with academic and industry partners.
• Understand the necessity, diversity, and sense of belonging in the Mechatronics workforce.
• Aligned with the regional economy in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan.
• Earn a certificate of program completion.

Participants’ Financial Support

The number of seats is limited to 20 participants a year. Each participant will receive the following financial support.

One-time stipend: $1,000

Phase II and III Support:

• Programming at Michigan Tech and Industrial Clusters: $2,000
• 14-day per diem: $840
• Hotel accommodation: $1,680

Total Financial Support $5,520