Thank you for visiting the OP-TEC website! OP-TEC, The National Center for Optics and Photonics Education, is a consortium of two-year colleges, high schools, universities, national laboratories, industry partners, and professional societies funded by the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program. These entities have joined forces to support OP-TEC's mission to increase the supply of well-educated Photonics Technicians by building and strengthening the capacity and quality of photonics education in U.S. two-year colleges. Read More About Us |
- Information about Photonics Technology and Technician Careers
- Technician Assistance in Program Feasibility and Planning
- Technical Assistance in Curriculum Design and Development
- Technical Assistance in Designing Laboratories
- Faculty Development and Training
National Photonics Skill Standards
The 3rd Edition of The National Photonics Skill Standards for Technicians is now available for free download. Click here to download a copy today or request a complimentary bound copy!
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OP-TEC BlogClick here to read the latest blog post! |
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Industry Survey Results OP-TEC releases new 2009 industry survey results! Click here for more information |
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LaserFest 2010Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the laser! Click here for more details! |
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Photonics Career VideosClick here to view our new videos! |
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Precision Optics Technician Skill StandardsClick here to download a free copy! |
