Introduction to Manufacturing and Clean Energy Applications
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Are you a hands-on learner?
Do you want to upskill and earn more in a new career?
Apply today and gain practical skills in a rapidly growing field!
WHEN
Enrollment: Now Closed
This application is currently closed. Please fill out our General Interest Form below, and we will notify you when enrollment opens again in the future. Thank you for your interest!
WHERE
Offered through Holyoke Community College (HCC), this program will take place at these two locations:
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays at Dean Technical High School
Room: Manufacturing Workshop
Address: 1045 Main St, Holyoke, MA 01040
Select Fridays at Holyoke Community College Campus
Room: Kittredge Center (KC) Room tbd
Address: 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke, MA 01040
WHAT
Learn the skills and knowledge you need to enter the fields of Manufacturing and Clean Energy! In this free, 9-week/82-hr, hands-on workforce training program, develop foundational manufacturing skills, including industry safety (OSHA 10), shop math, industrial blueprint reading, measurement with gauges, calipers, and micrometers, quality control, as well as metal-parts production with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling machines. Learn how these skills can be applied to the advanced manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries and car parts, solar photovoltaic panels, turbines, and other clean energy systems to improve performance and efficiency. Gain job readiness training, 1:1 career counseling, and connections to employers, paid apprenticeships, and advanced manufacturing training. This program prepares graduates to enter the field as an Apprentice Machinist.
START YOUR NEW CAREER WITH THESE FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS:
- OSHA 10 General Industry Workplace Safety Credentials
- Industrial Blueprint Reading
- Shop Math
- Metrology (machining measurement with gauges, calipers, micrometers)
- CNC Milling Machining (fundamentals)
- Clean Energy Applications
- Job Readiness Skills
- Quality Control
- Process Planning
ELIGIBILITY
- 18+ yrs of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
- Have a high school diploma or GED/HiSET
- Willing and able to seek employment in manufacturing or clean energy fields
- Able to start PT/FT work following training
- Participate in 1:1 Career Counseling during & after the program; up to 1 yr
- Participate in intake exams and interviews
- Pass a sex offender background check (SORI)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This program prepares graduates to become an Apprentice Machinist. While the training does not guarantee employment/apprenticeship placement, you’ll receive training in resume and cover letter writing, job application and interview preparation, as well communication and collaboration skills. You’ll also be connected to employers, trade apprenticeships, and advanced training opportunities, helping you embark on an exciting new career!
Next Step Careers (with more advanced training):
- CNC Operator
- Quality Control Technician
- Mechanical Engineer
- CNC Programmer
- Tool and Die Maker
- Product Tester
- Industrial Engineer
- Product Engineer
MORE INFORMATION
Mike Blasco, Career Development Counselor
mblasco@hcc.edu
413.552.2802, Ext. 2802
