Students from Rock Valley College’s Tech Works Program recently toured Rj Link International’s facility. TechWorks is an employer-driven training organization that develops and delivers a customized curriculum to prepare people for a career in advanced manufacturing in just six to eight weeks.
Some students that enter the program are new to the manufacturing field, and others are enrolled with a goal of continuing their education. The small classroom size and the hands-on training enables the program to graduate highly employable individuals into the regional workforce.
Two Credentials Currently Being Offered:
- Measurement Materials & Safety
- CNC Lathe or Mill Operator Level One
Students learn the skills necessary to enter the manufacturing environment at an entry level position with a solid foundation of shop math, blueprint interpretation, metrology and CNC setup/operation skills.
Class Details:
- The first week of class is Job Readiness (20 hours).
- The CNC portion of class is six weeks (150 hours): Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Optimal TechWorks class size is eight students.
- Cost of the program $2,700
More detailed information visit: TechWorks