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Be a part of the make-it-here energy happening right now in Connecticut. Participate in Skill-up in Manufacturing at CT State Gateway or Middlesex campuses. This FREE non-credit program is available if you qualify for WIOA/SNAP and will prepare you for a career in entry-level manufacturing jobs. In less than six months, you’ll earn up to 250 hours (about 1 and a half weeks) in pre-apprenticeship hours and a cash stipend during training.

In This Course You’ll:

  • earn Six Sigma certification
  • earn OSHA 10 safety card
  • receive job development support in a 5-week hybrid classroom & hands-on training course

Admission Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • GED or high school diploma
  • Must be a CT resident
  • Interested in entry-level manufacturing jobs
  • Open to advancement and potential career growth in manufacturing
  • Computer experience or mechanically inclined
  • Proficient in basic math skills

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