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“Demographic reality tells us that a seasoned manufacturing workforce will soon be passing from the scene…Yet a new generation of skilled workers is not at hand to replace these retiring baby boomers once the economy returns to solid growth.”

Jerry Jasinowski, President
National Association of Manufacturers

“Computer-control programmers and operators should have excellent job opportunities. Due to the limited number of people entering training programs, employers are expected to continue to have difficulty finding workers with the necessary skills and knowledge.”

- U.S. Department of Labor

CNC Operation Majors

• Machine Tool Certificate: 29 credits
• Diploma: 44 credits
• Associate of Applied Science Degree: 60 credits

According to the National Association of Manufacturers, “What manufacturing is facing is not a lack of employees, but a shortfall of highly qualified employees with specific educational background and skills.”

For more information on this career field visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the U.S. Department of Labor.