Pre-Manufacturing Certificate Program Training at Three Rivers Community College Summer 2014

FREE Training for High Tech Manufacturing Jobs  Did you know: The average early hourly manufacturing worker’s wages is $24.11 (up from $2.74 in 1960). 500,000 – number of manufacturing jobs created in the U.S. in the past three years. 53% of manufacturing employees have some college education. The U.S. is the world’s largest manufacturing economy, producing 21% of global manufactured products. China is second at 15%. 12 million – number of American employed directly in manufacturing-9% of the workforce. U.S. manufacturers perform two-thirds of all research and development in the nation, driving more innovation than any other sector.  1 Made in the USA; Manufacturing Is Back – but Where Are the Jobs?” Time Magazine, April 22, 2013; National Association of Manufactuerers. 1 Made in the USA; Manufacturing Is Back – but Where Are the Jobs?” Time Magazine, April 22, 2013; National Association of Manufactuerers.

FREE PRE-MANUFACTURING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM The 2014 Pre-Manufacturing Certificate Program is funded in part by the Connecticut Manufacturing, Energy and Transportation (CT-MET) Initiative, a Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Community College and Career Training grant, as implemented by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) Employment & Training Administration. The CT-MET initiative provides targeted certifications, industry-recognized credentials, and certificate training at six Connecticut Community Colleges.  Three Rivers will offer a 300-hour summer Pre-Manufacturing Certificate Program during the summer 2014 semester. This short- term certificate program can lead directly to entry-level employment. To remain competitive and employed, participants will be strongly encouraged to move on to more advanced education/higher level skill training. Students will be introduced to material content contextualized for manufacturing.

Pre-Manufacturing Certificate Program Summer 2014 June 2, 2014 – August 15, 2014 (No class Friday, July 4, 2014) Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Half –Hour Lunch) 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Course Work – 300 Hours Manufacturing Math Workplace Skills and Communication Computer Applications Introduction to Blueprint Reading Manufacturing Concepts Industry Tours Industry Speakers & Mock Interviews Measurement Safety Basic Benchwork Introduction to Lean Manufacturing CNC Essentials

Interested in the challenging and rewarding world of manufacturing? Learn in both a classroom setting and in the college manufacturing lab Tour local manufacturing plants and have the opportunity to hear first hand what employers value Instructors with real world experience will share with you the vital information that will equip you for a promising future in manufacturing

Program Eligibility 1. Must be at least 18 years of age and provide proof of High School completion/GED 2. CT-MET grant will fund training for free for underemployed or unemployed individuals and TAA participants certified by CTWorks 3. Program is also WIA eligible and VA approved 4. Cost of program is $1, for individuals who do not meet program eligibility. 5. Students will need to go through an Admissions process if they have never attended a community college and submit a one-time $20 Admissions fee 6. Students will need to go through the Financial Aid piece and bring in required paperwork 7. Students will need to go through Accuplacer and score within 075 or higher in Math and 086 for English 8. Basic computer skills (keyboarding, some file management) 9. Interested students will be interviewed by Three Rivers staff for potential entry in program

Stats & Testimonials 16 students registered for the summer 2013 PMC Program 12 students successfully completed and graduated the PMC Program 10 of the 12 graduates are registered and attending credit courses “Starting a new career path by getting off on the right foot was made so much easier when I attended the PMC program at Three Rivers. Not only did I get a feel for what was needed to pursue my goals, but I also made many new friends in the process. Anything that was needed was made possible from the extremely supportive staff at TRCC. When I look back at how I started my new career, I will always remember my friends at TRCC.”- Robert Staehle, summer 2013 PMC student regarding the Pre-Manufacturing Certificate Program “The Three Rivers Pre-Manufacturing Certificate Program had shown me a booming industry in Connecticut that I had been unaware of. The teachers and program coordinators have a huge passion for manufacturing which reflect in their lectures and in the large amount of help and advice given to students. This program is the first exciting step into pursuing a career in manufacturing and will set future students up for success as they pursue further education at Quinebaug Valley’s Machine Technology Certificate Program. ” – Ryan Sanderrs, summer 2013 PMC student regarding the Pre-Manufacturing Program “I thoroughly enjoyed providing a tour of your PMC students last year. While speaking to them it was obvious the excitement in their voices when asking questions about our industry, and the manufacturing industry as a whole. You could see that most of them recognized the great career opportunity this program could provide them if they stayed committed to it. These types of programs are vital to filling the skilled worker void that currently exists in the US manufacturing industry.” - Mark Ypsilantis, Vice-President, Business Development & Marketing, Westminster Tool, Inc., Plainfield, CT