Select a session below to begin your application to the Manufacturing Academy at Pellissippi State Community College. Complete the application to be considered for this intensive, six-week workforce training program designed to prepare you for a career in modern manufacturing.
Comprehensive Manufacturing Training
Beginning a career in manufacturing can mean spending years learning how industrial operations work. The Manufacturing Academy accelerates that learning by bringing essential manufacturing knowledge, technical instruction, hands-on experience, and workplace skills together in one intensive program.
With 240 hours of training, students develop a practical understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial safety, quality, maintenance fundamentals, and the teamwork required in today's production environments.
Built around the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT 4.0) framework, the program combines manufacturing fundamentals with OSHA 10 safety training and Pellissippi State's Bring Your A Game workplace success training.
Students explore established manufacturing technologies and modern production concepts, including CNC machining, quality control, lean manufacturing, robotics, programmable logic controllers, automation, and Industry 4.0.
A Significant Investment in Your Future
The estimated value of this comprehensive training program is approximately $3,000 per student. Grant funding helps make this workforce development opportunity available to eligible participants, reducing the financial barrier to gaining valuable technical knowledge and workplace skills.
Whether you are entering the workforce, changing careers, or preparing for further technical education, the Manufacturing Academy helps you build a stronger foundation for success in modern manufacturing.
Build your knowledge. Develop practical skills. Prepare for your future in manufacturing.
Learn more about the MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT 4.0).
