Federal Grant Helps with Student Costs for Upcoming Machining Program

Students who enroll now in Manchester Community College’s 12-week Conventional Precision Manufacturing (CPM) program, which begins Monday, March 23, can enroll for a reduced price thanks to a a federal grant that helps subsidize the program fees. Additional financial aid may also be available, making this a great opportunity to prepare for in-demand jobs.

For more information and to enroll, contact Ed Dombroski via email at edombroski@manchestercc.edu, or call 860-512-2814.

The program centers on the operation of conventional (manual) machinery used in today’s manufacturing environments. Students who complete this combined 280-hour non-credit and credit-bearing program — which covers subjects that form a sound foundation for a career in manufacturing — leave prepared to move on to more advanced manufacturing programs, such as computer numerical control (CNC) machining. They can also pursue studies in quality control inspection and CNC programming.

Students learn through a blend of theoretical and practical instruction in modern classrooms and the college machine shop. They get hands-on experience with state-of-the-art software and equipment. The CPM program meets Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MCC’s CPM program is funded in part by Connecticut Advanced Manufacturing Initiative (CAMI), a Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grant, as implemented by the Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.

“MCC has worked closely for more than 15 years with employers across the region to develop programs that provide the manufacturing and engineering skills needed for students to leave the college and succeed in today’s workforce,” Dombroski said. “We are pleased that we will be able to build on this success and enhance our programs.”

CAMI is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

As implementation of the $15 million federal grant for CAMI moves forward, MCC is serving as the lead college of the consortium working collaboratively with the other 11 Connecticut community colleges, Charter Oak State College, and the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system office.

MCC has been allocated more than $6 million of the total funds to develop new curriculum, expand manufacturing labs, purchase equipment and support its consortium-leadership role. CAMI builds upon the success of the state’s nationally recognized Advanced Manufacturing Centers that are currently implemented at four state community colleges and expands manufacturing education to every community college in Connecticut.