Manufacturing Your Future
Guide
Program Details
Interested in a hands-on career in manufacturing? Our regional partnership brings together schools, colleges, and local employers to offer free training programs that can help you start your career in advanced manufacturing.
Our Partners
We work with:
- Manufacturing Alliance Service Corporation (MASC)
- Northwestern CT State Community College
- Naugatuck Valley CT State Community College
- CT Technical High Schools
- Torrington, Danbury, Waterbury and New Milford High Schools
- 16 local manufacturing companies
- Business associations and chambers of commerce
Training Programs We Offer
We provide a range of programs to help you learn valuable skills:
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Introduction to Manufacturing – A 7-week course that gives you a great start in manufacturing.
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Introduction to Machinist – A 30-week program where you’ll learn key skills to become a machinist.
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Fundamentals of Manufacturing Technology – Learn the basics of how manufacturing works.
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Engineering Drawing Specifications – An 8-week course on how to read and understand technical drawings.
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Manufacturing Process/Precision Machining – An 8-week program to master machining techniques.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:
- Students in the 11th or 12th grade, or
- Adults over 18 that are not currently enrolled in 11th or 12th grade
How to Apply
Potential participants interested in learning more and/or applying for the program are encouraged to contact Jalil Shabazz, Youth Program Manager.
Meet the Team
Name
Steve Gray
Title
Director of Workforce Programs
Phone
475-233-4001 ext. 112
Email
Name
Jalil Shabazz
Title
Youth Program Manager
Phone
475-233-4001 ext. 119
Email