Skill Up is designed to quickly channel people into entry-level manufacturing jobs, in as little as 5 weeks, by providing the fundamentals that employers need. 

Apply by Dec. 7, 2018 to be part of the first class.
 
Training begins Feb. 4, 2019 at the Gateway Community College New Haven Campus 
 
Start here to sign up for Skill Up for Manufacturing 
 
Course description: This course will familiarize students with the basic mechanic and manufacturing skills
and engineering knowledge required for an entry level employee in a manufacturing or related field. The course will cover basic trade knowledge, workplace skills and production readiness 
 
Course Layout : Students are taught through a variety of methods including Online Based instructions, Instructor lectures, Hands on Labs, and a variety of video and personal experiences. Grading is broken 
down into the following categories:
 
 
Tooling U                                      25%
Quizzes/ Short Test                      30%
Apllied Lab Evaluations                30%
Final Exam                                    15%
Total                                            100%
 
 
 
Skill Up contact: 
 
Steve Johnson 
Skill Up for Manufacturing Coordinator 
(203) 867-4030 X 233
 
Skill Up for Manufacturing is a program of Workforce Alliance 
and is funded by U.S. Department of Labor