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
Lean Six Sigma
Operational Efficiency
Additive Manufacturing
3D Printing
Subtractive Manufacturing
CNC Basics
Programmable Machining
Tools, Measurement, & Materials
Inspection & Quality Testing
Teamwork & Communication
Program Schedule
Session 1: Thursday, November 5th 2026
Leadership, Intro to Lean Six Sigma, Team Building
Led by the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC)
Session 2: Thursday, November 12th 2026
Introduction to Additive Manufacturing
Session 3: Thursday, November 19th 2026
Introduction to CNC Cutting
Session 4: Thursday, December 3rd 2026
Introduction to Material Testing
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.
This program can also be held at your facility for your entire workforce at ZERO COST thanks to support from the Texas Workforce Commission's Skills Development Fund.