What is the Manufacturing Essentials Program?
Manufacturing Essentials is a comprehensive 16 credit hour college level certificate program taught in a closed classroom setting. Program participants meet five days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m.
Successful completers receive a Heartland Community College certificate and the benefits of a program designed to support students as they overcome social and economic barriers to sustainable employment.
Graduates are provided with job placement assistance and continued supportive services as they find positions in the manufacturing industry.
What is Learned?
Manufacturing Essentials reinforces the skills most desired by employers and necessary for personal, as well as professional growth.
Specifically, this Heartland Community College certificate trains students to become skilled machine operators and connects them with area employers.
Program curricula focuses on educating students about dimensional measurements, introducing students to the tools used in manufacturing, and basic materials used in the industry.
Who Qualifies?
The most important qualifications are a strong desire to learn and a commitment to making a life change.
Applicants must also:
- Be a resident of Heartland Community College District #540;
- Be currently unemployed or underemployed;
- Possess a high school diploma or GED;
- Have a demonstrated financial need.
What does the Program Cost?
There are NO out of pocket expenses. Students are required to file for and use financial aid or other available government assistance to pay for tuition. Students receive textbooks, assistance with childcare and transportation, and all necessary classroom supplies.
For more information contact:
Pam Westerdahl
Director of Workforce Services
Telephone: (309) 268-8047
Email: pam.westerdahl@heartland.edu or Email: mcca@mccainc.org
