Search | Menu The Invitation to Manufacturing program consists of 3 steps:
- Course Overview Session
- Core Manufacturing-Related Training
- Offsite Industry Tour / Career Exploration
All training sessions will be held at the Madison Truax campus, except for the industry tour step of the program.
View the complete schedules for all sections and course tracks below.
Invitation to Manufacturing Training Schedules Fall 2023
Enjoy flexible start times!
Start classes during Section 1 in September or take Section 2 to begin training in October.
- Metal Fabrication / Welding | Section 1 (starts Sept 12)
The program takes 48 total hours to complete.
Sessions are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings and a couple of Saturday mornings.
Course Overview Session (2 hrs)
Attend the informational course overview session to learn about financial incentives and scholarships after completion and finalize your registration.
- Tuesday, Sept 12 | 6–8 pm
3-Part Core Metal Fabrication / Welding Training (44 hrs)
Part 1 | Introduction to Manufacturing Essentials Course
- Tuesday, Sept 19 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Sept 21 | 6–9 pm
Part 2 | Manufacturing Skills Training Course
- Tuesday, Sept 26 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Sept 28 | 6–9 pm
- Tuesday, Oct 3 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Oct 5 | 6–9 pm
- Saturday, Oct 7 | 8 am – noon
- Tuesday, Oct 10 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Oct 12 | 6–9 pm
- Tuesday, Oct 17 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Oct 19 | 6–9 pm
- Saturday, Oct 21 | 8 am – noon
Part 3 | Career Path Preparation Course
- Tuesday, Oct 24 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Oct 26 | 6–9 pm
Industry Tour / Career Exploration (2 hrs)
Attend a scheduled company tour between October 30 – November 3 at a local manufacturer.
- Metal Machining / Quality | Section 1 (starts Sept 12)
The program takes 48 total hours to complete.
Sessions are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings and a couple of Saturday mornings.
Course Overview Session (2 hrs)
Attend the informational course overview session to learn about financial incentives and scholarships after completion and finalize your registration.
- Tuesday, Sept 12 | 6–8 pm
3-Part Core Metal Machining / Quality Training (44 hrs)
Part 1 | Introduction to Manufacturing Essentials Course
- Tuesday, Sept 19 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Sept 21 | 6–9 pm
Part 2 | Manufacturing Skills Training Course
- Tuesday, Sept 26 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Sept 28 | 6–9 pm
- Tuesday, Oct 3 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Oct 5 | 6–9 pm
- Saturday, Oct 7 | 8 am – noon
- Tuesday, Oct 10 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Oct 12 | 6–9 pm
- Tuesday, Oct 17 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Oct 19 | 6–9 pm
- Saturday, Oct 21 | 8 am – noon
Part 3 | Career Path Preparation Course
- Tuesday, Oct 24 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Oct 26 | 6–9 pm
Industry Tour / Career Exploration (2 hrs)
Attend a scheduled company tour between October 30 – November 3 at a local manufacturer.
- Metal Fabrication / Welding | Section 2 (starts Oct 26)
The program takes 48 total hours to complete.
Sessions are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings and a couple of Saturday mornings.
Course Overview Session (2 hrs)
Attend the informational course overview session to learn about financial incentives and scholarships after completion and finalize your registration.
- Thursday, Oct 26 | 6–8 pm
3-Part Core Metal Fabrication / Welding Training (44 hrs)
Part 1 | Introduction to Manufacturing Essentials Course
- Thursday, Nov 2 | 6–9 pm
- Tuesday, Nov 7 | 6–9 pm
Part 2 | Manufacturing Skills Training Course
- Thursday, Nov 9 | 6–9 pm
- Tuesday, Nov 14 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Nov 16 | 6–9 pm
- Tuesday, Nov 21 | 6–9 pm
- Tuesday, Nov 28 | 6–9 pm
- Saturday, Dec 2 | 8 am – noon
- Tuesday, Dec 5 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Dec 7 | 6–9 pm
- Saturday, Dec 9 | 8 am – noon
Part 3 | Career Path Preparation Course
- Tuesday, Dec 12 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Dec 14 | 6–9 pm
Industry Tour / Career Exploration (2 hrs)
Attend a scheduled company tour between December 18–22 at a local manufacturer.
- Metal Machining / Quality | Section 2 (starts Oct 26)
The program takes 48 total hours to complete.
Sessions are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings and a couple of Saturday mornings.
Course Overview Session (2 hrs)
Attend the informational course overview session to learn about financial incentives and scholarships after completion and finalize your registration.
- Thursday, Oct 26 | 6–8 pm
3-Part Core Metal Machining / Quality Training (44 hrs)
Part 1 | Introduction to Manufacturing Essentials Course
- Thursday, Nov 2 | 6–9 pm
- Tuesday, Nov 7 | 6–9 pm
Part 2 | Manufacturing Skills Training Course
- Thursday, Nov 9 | 6–9 pm
- Tuesday, Nov 14 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Nov 16 | 6–9 pm
- Tuesday, Nov 21 | 6–9 pm
- Tuesday, Nov 28 | 6–9 pm
- Saturday, Dec 2 | 8 am – noon
- Tuesday, Dec 5 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Dec 7 | 6–9 pm
- Saturday, Dec 9 | 8 am – noon
Part 3 | Career Path Preparation Course
- Tuesday, Dec 12 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Dec 14 | 6–9 pm
Industry Tour / Career Exploration (2 hrs)
Attend a scheduled company tour between December 18–22 at a local manufacturer.
- Plastics Processing | Section 2 (starts Oct 26)
The program takes 48 total hours to complete.
Sessions are held two evenings a week and a couple of Saturday mornings.
Course Overview Session (2 hrs)
Attend the informational course overview session to learn about financial incentives and scholarships after completion and finalize your registration.
- Thursday, Oct 26 | 6–8 pm
3-Part Core Plastics Processing Training (44 hrs)
Part 1 | Introduction to Manufacturing Essentials Course
- Thursday, Nov 2 | 6–9 pm
- Tuesday, Nov 7 | 6–9 pm
Part 2 | Manufacturing Skills Training Course
- Wednesday, Nov 8 | 6–9 pm
- Monday, Nov 13 | 6–9 pm
- Wednesday, Nov 15 | 6–9 pm
- Monday, Nov 20 | 6–9 pm
- Monday, Nov 27 | 6–9 pm
- Wednesday, Nov 29 | 6–9 pm
- Saturday, Dec 2 | 6–9 pm
- Monday, Dec 4 | 6–9 pm
- Wednesday, Dec 6 | 6–9 pm
- Saturday, Dec 9 | 6–9 pm
Part 3 | Career Path Preparation Course
- Tuesday, Dec 12 | 6–9 pm
- Thursday, Dec 14 | 6–9 pm
Industry Tour / Career Exploration (2 hrs)
Attend a scheduled company tour between December 18–22 at a local manufacturer.