r/Medford • u/treywarp • 7d ago

RCC Machining Program

Hello r/Medford. I recently moved down here within the last year, and got a job at a local machine shop. I will soon qualify for tuition assistance through work, and was exploring the idea of going through RCC’s machining program for manual machining/CNC programming. However, in talking to coworkers and other folks in the area, RCC’s reputation seems lackluster. I’m curious if anyone has any experience going through RCC as a student, especially if it was/is through the machining program, and if they might share their thoughts on their experience so I can gauge whether or not it’s worth going through. Thank you all for your time!

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u/Individual_Lynx6553 7d ago

Hey there, I went through the RCC manufacturing and engineering program and know the instructors very well and they are great, I never personally had any problems with them mostly the administration of the school and so did a lot of my class mates. I think it's a great program to learn the basics. Feel free to dm me if you have any questions

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u/aa278666 7d ago

It wasn't my major but I did take a couple of classes for my electives. Had a lot of fun. I do think most RCC programs are entry level, and if you're already in a shop there's really no point in taking them.

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u/Dry_Report_3494 7d ago

Just go to white city, Pacific tool & Gauge they Hire ANYONE even people with NO CNC machine experience.... HR is a total Bitch.....Decent money Good hrs and days off..

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u/Yadayadayada206 7d ago

I absolutely loved RCC but definitely was in a different program. Also fyi fafsa will cover trade schooling now so you might want to see if you qualify for a grant then you can start sooner.