Tri-State in Training: Machining course offered for manufacturers
By admin at 12 January, 2009, 5:25 pm
The Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing (RCBI) is offering a computer-controlled machining course for the manufacturing industry that focuses on introducing workers to computer-controlled machine setup, tooling, operations and programming. Computer-Numerical-Controlled (CNC) Operator classes begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Huntington, Charleston and Bridgeport, W.Va.
The hands-on courses are designed to provide individuals with technical expertise and instruction to develop and enhance skills in proper operation of CNC lathes and mills.
Beginning Jan. 20, the industry-focused courses will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays for 13 weeks and concludes on April 14. Companies that enroll multiple trainees in the course will receive a discount.
For additional information or to register, individuals may contact Lucinda Curry, coordinator of workforce development and technical trainer, at 304-720-7742 or 800-469-RCBI (7224).
BUSINESS PLANNING FOR PROFIT: Business Planning for Profit is a 12-hour course that teaches the steps of starting a profitable business and helps students create an easy to implement action plan. This course will cover everything a prospective business owner will need to research, learn, consider and even not do when starting a new business. The text for the course is filled with checklists, lists of important questions to ask, worksheets, Internet resource guides and more.
One of the main focuses of the course is to help people understand how to acquire funding so that they can get their business started the right way. Qualified students who complete this course and have a written business plan will be eligible to apply for a West Virginia State Micro-loan for amounts between $5,000 and $15,000 to help with startup expenses.
The first night of class begins from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Jan. 12, at Unlimited Future, 1650 8th Ave., Huntington. The course will run six Mondays ending on Feb. 16. Tuition for the course is based on a sliding scale according to income. The lowest income levels pay only $75 for the entire six-week course. Full scholarships are available for veterans.
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