Pathways to Advanced Manufacturing

This 12-week training will prepare you for immediate employment in the booming manufacturing industry. Classes run Monday-Thursday, 4-9:30 p.m. at GCC and Franklin County Technical School.

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 our partnership with the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to receive completion bonuses and safety shoes/work boots—plus the opportunity for up to 160 hours of paid on the job training for graduates.

GCC’s manufacturing programs are offered through a partnership between GCC, Franklin County Technical School, the Franklin-Hampshire Regional Employment Board and Career Centers, area manufacturing companies and community partners to develop and implement new training programs to meet the growing demand in manufacturing.

Veterans, women, unemployed and other under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Eligible veterans, dependents and active military members can now use GI Bill funding for this training. Contact veterans@gcc.mass.edu for more information.

Participation in this program is dependent on the results of a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check. For more information regarding CORI checks for Workforce Development programs, visit this page.

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• Basic math skills
• Basic reading and writing skills
• 18 years or older 
• High school diploma or equivalent

Students who successfully complete this training can gain immediate employment in an entry-level position as a production worker, assembly technician, or shipping and receiving clerk at a manufacturing company. Nearly 100% of GCC’s manufacturing graduates get job offers within 6 months of completing their training.  Students who successfully complete this training may advance into Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator training. 

• OSHA-10
• MACWIC Level 1
• MACWIC Level 2