Community College of Philadelphia
West Regional Center - Pathway to Advanced Manufacturing Program
Prepares participants for entry-level employment in the advanced manufacturing industry. Teaches skills including reading comprehension, mathematics, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem solving, interpersonal skills, resume preparation, and using job search tools. Learning opportunities include meeting employer partners, guest speakers, and visiting factory and shop locations of potential employers.
Eligibility: A) Unemployed or underemployed individuals
B)Out of School Youth
C) Low income individuals
D) Citizens with disabilities
E) Ex-offenders
Hours: Call, email, or visit the website for more information.
(215) 496-3152
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  • (215) 496-6152
Email Address: shill@ccp.edu
Fee Amounts: Services provided free of charge.
Intake Procedure: Scroll down to complete the form on the intake website, or call or email for more information.

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Intake Requirements: A) High school diploma or equivalent
B) Math and English Assessment
C) Mechanical Aptitude Test
Geographical Area: Philadelphia County
Helpful Tips: Courses include:
Occupational Safety & Health Administration: OSHA 10, General Industry (10 hours)
Shop Mathematics: Math for Occupational Technologies (45 hours)
Blueprint Reading: Print Layouts & Measuring for Machining (45 hours)
Introduction to Welding Technology (18 hours)

Introduction to Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Precision Machining (44 hours)

DC-AC Electricity (44 hours)
  • Electrical Wiring (57 hours)

    Mechanical Aptitude Test Overview (18 hours)

    Winning Work Habits (12 hours)

    Upon completion, participants earn an OSHA 10 certification and are enrolled to take the following certification exams: National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) examinations for Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout, and Measurement, and Materials & Safety, Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI) Mechatronics Certification for Industrial Electricity.
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