WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) will launch a manufacturing certification program in January, offering students training in skills such as precision measurement, technical math and workplace safety.
The Certified Manufacturing Associate program will begin in January 2027 as part of the college’s partnership with SME’s Manufacturing Imperative, an initiative that brings together schools, employers and workforce organizations to address manufacturing labor shortages.
“We want to build lasting connections between our students, industry partners, and the career opportunities available throughout our region,” said Stephen O’Neil, CFCC’s advanced manufacturing department chair.
The college will formally join the initiative’s workforce pipeline coalition after its Advanced Manufacturing Expo on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the North Campus.
Registration is open for the January program. More information is available on the college’s registration page.
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