Northampton Community College
Northampton Community and Lehigh Carbon Colleges to Offer Free CNC Machining Training
Partnership with PA CareerLink provides training for high-demand jobs
Bethlehem, PA (08/22/2018) — Northampton Community and Lehigh Carbon Community Colleges, in partnership with PA CareerLink, will offer CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machining training through a Strategic Innovation Fund grant provided by Workforce Board Lehigh Valley and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. Machining is a high priority occupation providing excellent jobs and career opportunities in the Lehigh Valley. This training is free to those who qualify.
The training, which is held three days per week for 16 weeks, will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. at locations in Lehigh and Northampton counties. Individuals who complete the program will be well-trained for entry-level positions in manufacturing. Training will be conducted at two technical high schools: Lehigh Career and Technical Institute (LCTI) in Schnecksville and Career Institute of Technology (CIT) in Easton. The LCCC course starts Tuesday, Aug. 28 at LCTI, and the NCC course at CIT begins Tuesday, Sept. 11.
Classes fill quickly. To register or for more information on the August class, contact Amy Rex at LCTI at REXA@lcti.org or 610-799-1316. For more information on the September class, contact Lauren Loeffler at NCC at lloeffler@northampton.edu or 610-861-5580.
About Northampton Community College
With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, Easton, and Monroe County, serving more than 28,000 students each year from 53 counties, 42 countries and 25 states. For more information, or to apply, please visit www.northampton.edu.
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