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Precision Machinists Training Program to benefit manufacturers and unemployed workers

Companies in need of skilled machinists can get help finding and developing top notch candidates through a unique training program administered by CBIA. The program gives unemployed manufacturing workers an opportunity to develop their skills through a tailor-made precision machinist training program, while allowing companies to offer mentoring and internship experiences to candidates who could become future employees.

     According to John Freer, CBIA account representative, the program"not only gives companies an excellent resource for high caliber candidates, but it gives them the chance to tailor the program’s skills training to meet their company’s needs."

     Under the guidelines of the program, CBIA recruits individuals with manufacturing experience who have lost their jobs. These candidates are then prescreened by CBIA and participating companies before they are enrolled in a precision machining training program offered through Capitol, Manchester and Asnuntuck Community Colleges. Depending on their skill level, machinists are enrolled in either an entry level or advanced training program. Partnering companies have the option of offering internships and mentoring as an enhancement to their training. There is no cost to either the students or participating employers.

     Partnering companies can hire candidates while they are enrolled in training, or they can wait until the candidates have successfully completed the program. Companies may hire graduates of the program for CNC, milling, lathe, grinder or set up positions. Due to the volatility of the market and fluctuations in corporate hiring plans, any company that participates is under no obligation to hire candidates.

      The dislocated precision machinists training program is being administered by CBIA through a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. Companies who are interested in more information, please contact John Freer at CBIA, 860-244-1168, or e-mail him at freerj@cbia.com.