Enrollment Period Now Open for Westchester’s Advanced Manufacturing Career Training Program
Program helps individuals with no prior experience build skills for an in-demand career
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY (October 4, 2022) – The Westchester County Office of Economic Development and Westchester Community College (WCC) are currently accepting applications for the next cohort of their advanced manufacturing career training program, which will start on October 18, 2022. This engaging and informative program puts individuals with little or no prior manufacturing experience on the path to a highly skilled, well-paying and in-demand career. Grant Funding is available to those who qualify. See the WCC Workforce Development Scholarships page to learn more.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “Westchester County is home to some of the most innovative advanced manufacturing companies in America. Desktop milling machines, nondestructive testing equipment and medical devices are all being developed in Westchester County. Our award-winning companies are at the forefront of innovation and this program is critical for developing the talent they are looking to add to their teams.”
Bridget Gibbons, Westchester County Director of Economic Development said: “This program is a great resource for young adults who are eager to build skills that will lead to a well-paying career. I encourage anyone who is creative, curious and motivated to see how they can apply their talents to a career in our vibrant Westchester manufacturing industry – and, enrolling in this program is a great place to start.”
Beginning a career in advanced manufacturing does not require a college degree. Westchester Community College’s program lets participants earn a certification at their own pace and provides education and mentorship. Participants will learn skills to create products using computers, robotics, 3D printing and more, as well as master the basics of safety, quality, manufacturing processes and green production. The program will also offer opportunities to see first-hand how things work inside some of Westchester’s advanced manufacturing firms. Upon completion, participants will hold a Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) CPT 4.0 Certification.
Of note, The National Association of Manufacturers’ nonprofit and workforce development partner, The Manufacturing Institute, projects there will be 2.4 million unfilled jobs across the manufacturing industry by 2028. And, the Office of Advanced Manufacturing with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, an agency reporting to the U.S. Department of Commerce, recently noted that roughly 75-percent of manufacturing jobs don’t require a four-year college degree.
The next cohort of the advanced manufacturing career training program will launch on October 18, 2022. To help break down barriers to accessing the program, the Westchester County Office of Economic Development will loan laptops to participants who need them at no cost. For more information about the laptops, contact Corazon Pineda from the Westchester County Office of Economic Development at cqpq@westchestergov.com. For more information and to apply for the training program, visit: bit.ly/CareerTrainingProg.
About The Westchester County Office of Economic Development
The Westchester County Office of Economic Development works to improve the County’s economic well-being and quality of life. This includes a broad range of activities to attract, create and retain jobs, and to foster a resilient, pro-growth and inclusive economy. For information, visit https://westchestercatalyst.com/.
