New Grant Supports Workforce Training at Clinton CC’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing
The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College has secured $10,000 in grant funding from the Adirondack Community Foundation to develop and launch the Skill Up North Country program.
The Skill Up North Country program is designed to teach basic and intermediate skills needed for manufacturing positions across the region. Training will cover foundational skills such as reading instructions and blueprints, as well as worksite safety.
The program will be delivered in 40-hour courses and will engage professionals from a range of industries, employers and educational institutions to provide hands-on instruction and demonstrations.
The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton CC will host the program, utilizing its manufacturing facility, which includes electrical and machining training equipment, a computer lab, classrooms and distance-learning technology.
The program will serve unemployed and underemployed individuals in the North Country, as well as those seeking additional skills to obtain stable and economically viable employment.
“With a strong, skilled workforce, communities are better positioned to grow,” said Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Workforce Development D. Billy Jones. “This new program helps remove barriers to employment by giving participants practical, in-demand skills they can apply immediately in today’s advanced manufacturing workplaces.”
After completing the 40-hour program, participants may be considered for interviews with partner industries for open positions.
Support for the program is provided through Generous Acts at Adirondack Community Foundation, which pools charitable gifts from donors who care deeply about the Adirondack region and its communities.
The Adirondack Community Foundation connects people, ideas and resources to improve lives and expand opportunities throughout the Adirondack region. Learn more at adkcommunityfoundation.org/GenerousActs.