Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) is offering a free six-week accelerated Computer Numerical Control (CNC) training program for unemployed residents and veterans.

Students will learn the basics of CNC machine tools through practical usage and operation in HFCC’s CNC laboratory. In addition, this program will cover operations, tool set-up and work set-up of both CNC turning and milling centers.

Instruction will be delivered through lecture and extensive, hands-on laboratory activities.  Following successful course completion, students will be ready for both the written exam and laboratory activities of the CNC Level 1 certificate endorsed by the Haas Technical Education Council.

CNC operators earn a median wage of $16.69 in Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth.

To qualify, you must be able to provide proof of unemployment and/or veteran status; be available Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the six-week course; have high school level computer and math skills; be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and be capable of standing for a minimum of four hours at a time. Students must also have a minimum of two years experience machining on manual mills or lathes.

To apply, contact Barbara Gray at 313.845.6335 or via e-mail at bjgray1@hfcc.edu.  The first class begins May 9, 2011 and HFCC will accept applications through April 29, 2011.  All applicants will receive notification of acceptance by May 5, 2011.

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