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Program Activities
This hands-on training will prepare you for immediate employment in the booming manufacturing industry. This is an in-person evening program that meets on weeknights from 4pm to 9:30pm for ten weeks.
The training will start with foundational topics such as OSHA-10, Manufacturing Math, Blueprint Reading and Metrology followed by hands-on training that covers Advanced Manufacturing principles such as CAD, CNC mill operations, and CNC lathe operations.
Job placement assistance will be provided through GCC's partnership with the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center.
More information: Pathways to Advanced Manufacturing - Workforce Development @ GCC
Program is Offered In
English
Program Hours per Week
30
Program Duration
10 weeks
Rolling Admission
Yes
Program Start Dates
Fall 2024, February 2025
Sample Schedule
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 4:00pm- 9:30pm | Skills Training | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Other Schedule Information
Most of the training program is completed in person during the program hours (Mon-Thu 4pm-9:30pm), but there may be some additional practice that can be completed outside of class hours to prepare for the credentialing exams.
Program Requirements
CORI check | High school diploma/GED/HiSET | Basic math, reading, and writing skills. | Must be 18 or old
Anticipated outcomes
OSHA-10 | MACWIC Level 1 & Level 2 Certification in Basic Manufacturing Skills Credentialing | Stackable Credential(s) | Employment/Promotion | Industry skills gain
Participant Supports
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
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| Transportation | ✓ | |
| DTA Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| Test/License Fees | ✓ | |
| Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
| Clothing/Uniforms | ✓ | |
| Laptop/Chromebook | ✓ | |
| Wifi Hotspot | ✓ |
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant?
No
Do participants receive any pay?
Not applicable
Location
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1 College Drive, Greenfield MA (Greenfield Community College)
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82 Industrial Blvd, Turners Falls, MA 01376, USA (Franklin County Technical School)
Public Transit Information
Greenfield Community College: There is ample free parking, and the institution is accessible via public transportation (bus).
Additional Information About Location
Classes run Monday-Thursday, 4-9:30pm at GCC and Franklin County Technical School (both locations are used throughout the ten-week program).
GCC’s manufacturing programs are offered through a partnership between GCC and the Franklin County Technical School, as well as the Franklin-Hampshire Regional Employment Board and Career Centers.
Phone Number
413-775-1615
Program Contact
Corinne Marton