Our Programs
Our Machining Skills Credential Program and CNC Milling Operator Apprenticeship Program is designed to train students to earn credentials from National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
Machining Certification Training
By earning these credentials, you gain a competitive edge when applying for jobs. Already working in the industry? These certifications equate to advancement and higher pay. Plus, you walk away with sought-after skills that guarantee secure and rewarding life-long careers.
Our Machining certification courses are designed to teach hands-on mastery of machining skills to earn credentials from the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
The emphasis of each course is to produce precision machined parts using the latest manual and CNC (Computer Numeric Control) machining equipment and technologies.
TUITION MAY BE FREE WITH GRANTS
Worforce Grants are available to cover Tuition Costs
Machining courses include:
- Measurement, Materials and Safety
- Planning, Bench Work and Layout
- Manual Milling Skills 1
- CNC Milling Operations
- CNC Lathe Operations
- CNC Drill Press Skills
- Turning Operations: Chucking
- Turning Operations: Turning Between Centers
- CNC Milling Programming, Setup and Operations
- CNC Lathe Programming, Setup and Operations
All machining courses are taught onsite at the state-of-the-art New Pathways Tech Machinist School on the Carver Center Complex in Rapidan.
BRIGHT OUTLOOK
Annual Salary–Median Salary: $55,500
Currently there are 327,000+ job in the United States. Expected to grow 1.9% between 2023– 2024
Producing Skilled, Job-Ready Professionals
NIMS certifications are the industry standard in machining. Each NIMS credential you earn represents a collection of demonstrated high-value technical skills in each occupational area of machining.
Machining Certificaton Training
Ongoing Enrollment
Classes are held two nights per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm to 8pm.
For More information and tour of school contact:
Sue Hansohn (540) 423.4123
Joe Parker: (434) 602.2735
Financial Assistance is available for eligible students to help cover tuition
New Pathways Machining Skills and CNC Milling Credential Program
NEW! Our New Pathways Machining Skills Credential Program is designed to train students to earn credentials from National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
Onsite training is held at the state-of-the-art New Pathways Tech Machinist School on the Carver Center Complex in Rapidan. The emphasis of all the courses is to produce precision machined parts using both manual and CNC (Computer Numeric Control) machining equipment and to train to earn additional NIMS credentials.
Students in the program will earn Industry recognized certifications:
- OSHA 10 Safety Certification
- Six National Institute Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
Courses
Machining Level I:
Measurement, Materials and Safety (MMS)
Written Test Only: $900
Machining Level I:
Job Planning, Benchwork and Layout (JPBL)
Written Test & Parts: $900Machining Level I:
Manual Milling Skills (M1)
Written Test & Parts: $2400Machining Level I:
CNC Mill Operations (CMO
Written Test Only: $2400Machining Level I:
CNC Milling Programming Set Up Operations (CMPSO)
Written Test & Parts: $2400Machining Level I:
Turning–Chucking Skills (TCS), Turning Between Centers (TBC)
2 Parts Only One Written Test Only: $1800 for each courseMachining Level I:
CNC Lathe Operations (CLO), CNC Lathe Programming, Setup & Operations (CLPSO)
Written Test & Parts: $2400 for each courseMachining Level I:
Grinding (G)
Written Test & Parts: $900Machining Level I:
Drill Press (DP) COMING SOON!
Written Test & Parts: $900
*Tuition assistance may be available for individuals who meet the residency requirements, and enroll in, and successfully complete Fast Forward approved programs. Fast Forward programs are subject to change and availability of funds. Click here for financing options.
The Need is There
A recent study by Deloitte Management Consulting states that by 2025, 2 million manufacturing positions in the U.S. will go unfilled. It is due to a mismatch between employee skills and changing workplace needs.