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Manufacturing Training Program for Industry (MTP4I)

Hands on training. Real world skills. Workforce ready outcomes.

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Who is this for?

Open to members of the community and those from industry
Individuals exploring careers in manufacturing
Entry-level workers seeking foundational skills
Students or adults transitioning into technical fields
Employers looking to upskill or onboard talent

 

 

Why choose UTPB?

Industry-aligned curriculum
Hands-on, skills-based instruction
Emphasis on safety, quality, and professionalism
Focus on real manufacturing environments


Program Topics

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Lean Six Sigma Operational Efficiency
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Additive Manufacturing 3D Printing
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Subtractive Manufacturing
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CNC Basics Programmable Machining
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Tools, Measurement, & Materials Inspection & Quality Testing
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Teamwork & Communication

9-week Program Schedule

July 9th 2026 - September 3rd 2026

Meets Thursdays from 9am - Noon @ UTPB Center for Energy & Economic Diversification

Week 1: Intro to Lean Six Sigma with TMAC
Week 2: Additive Manufacturing
Week 3: Subtractive Manufacturing Part 1
Week 4: Subtractive Manufacturing Part 2
Week 5: Workplace Organization with TMAC
Week 6: Intro to CNC
Week 7: Measurement, Inspection, & Quality
Week 8: Testing & Characterization
Week 9: Leadership & Communication with TMAC

Interested in the Program?

You can pre-register at this link to get more information about the program and be contacted by our team to complete the registration process

Pre-Register Here

Additional Program Benefits

Additional training is provided by the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), a statewide network of centers that deliver hands-on business management, technology and operations solutions to a wide range of businesses, including manufacturing, distribution, logistics, construction, health care and government.
All program participants are provided with a 90-day membership to Tooling U-SME, an online educational platform from the workforce development division of SME, a non-profit professional association dedicated to advancing manufacturing. The platform contains hundreds of online courses across a variety of manufacturing topics. You can view them here: Tooling U-SME Catalog

We are also partnering with the Texas Workforce Commission, the state agency responsible for managing workforce development, unemployment benefits, and labor market services for Texas employers and workers.

Program cost can be offset through the Texas Workforce Commission's Skills Development Fund, so for employers that qualify, this program is completely FREE.