Apprenticeship-to-Career Empowerment

HCC Program Tracks

These training opportunities are part of CareerSource Tampa Bay’s Apprenticeship-to-Career Empowerment (ACE) Program, an Earn and Learn workforce training model that combines occupational skills training with paid work experience.

ACE Earn and Learn Training:


CNC Production Specialist (Milling, Programming & Operations)

Monday/Wednesday Classes, HCC Brandon Campus, Manufacturing Center

  • Class size:  12
  • Program Description:  This course will be delivered in a hybrid format; with some content delivered online in live instructor-led sessions and the remaining on-campus in our manufacturing and computer lab.
  • Overview: Introducing the students to programming, setup, and operation of CNC machining centers; machine safety, manufacturing methodology, blueprint reading, and machining techniques.
  • Objective: To provide the skills necessary to obtain gainful employment in the machining and manufacturing environment.
  • Certifications: NIMS Level 1 CNC Milling Programming Setup & Operations.
  • Target Audience: Ages 18 and above needing and desiring career advancement or entrance in the machining industry.
  • Prerequisite Skills and Experience: 10th Grade Math or equivalent

For more information, please click here.


Future Tracks

ACE Program is developing additional Training tracks:  Healthcare, Manufacturing and Information Technology providing occupational skills training for two (2) days and worksite or “hands-on” training at a local employer for three (3) days.


Have questions?

If you have any questions about the Apprenticeship-to-Career Empowerment (ACE) program, please email [email protected]

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