Industrial Skills in Manufacturing

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FREE 240-Hour Industrial Maintenance Program

Be prepared to begin a career in INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE in just 11 weeks!

 

If you enjoy working with your hands, like to work with machines and are looking for a new career, Industrial Maintenance may be for you! Manufacturing is an important and growing field in the Lehigh Valley and the outlook in manufacturing is bright! Based on employer need, careers in this occupation are many and varied, with a lot of opportunity for growth and promotion.

 

NCC’s accelerated, free 11-week training program provides participants with the skills needed to fill these high demand, entry level positions with an average starting salary of up to $25/hour.

 

Ideal for individuals with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, participants will gain foundational skills in manufacturing including: OSHA 10-Safety Training / blueprint reading / electrical and mechanical fabrication / Introduction to PLCs and more!

 

The program prepares students for a career in Industrial Maintenance or an Apprenticeship while also earning industry-recognized credentials. Veterans and displaced workers are highly encouraged to apply.

 

This non-credit, registered pre-apprenticeship program, funded by the PA Dept. of Community and Economic Development, is free to candidates who meet the following requirements:

 

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Have a high school diploma or GED,
  • Authorized to work in the United States,
  • Pass a drug screen test (that includes marijuana),
  • Have dependable transportation,
  • Meet a minimum score on a Mechanical Aptitude and Math test, and
  • Be a Pennsylvania resident.

 

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For additional information about the program and to get on our mailing list, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or contact Sarah Ellis at sellis@northampton.edu or 610.332.6172.

 

This Project was financed by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

 



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