Industry & Manufacturing Training   

 ACE CNC Machining — Adult Workforce Course (4-Day, Hands-On)

What this course is
This is an intensive, hands-on ACE CNC machining course built for adults who want real shop skills — not just theory. Over four full days you’ll learn safe, repeatable mill operation on industry-standard equipment, practice real setups and programs, and have the opportunity to earn an industry-recognized Haas Basic Mill credential. Seats are limited (small class size for real coaching), so this description tells exactly what we’ll do and what we expect from you.

Who should enroll

• Adults seeking entry or upskilling in CNC/machine tool roles.

• Manufacturing technicians, maintenance staff, machinists, or anyone wanting practical, job-ready mill experience.

• No prior CNC experience required — just bring curiosity, basic math comfort, and a willingness to work in a shop environment.

Course outcomes — what you’ll walk away with

• Hands-on competence operating a CNC mill: controls, jogging, offsets, tool changes, and safe operation.

• Ability to set up fixturing, choose tooling, and run a simple part from program to finished piece.

• Foundational understanding of G-code and how CAM output relates to machine operations.

• Troubleshooting and quality checks (measurement and inspection).

• Certificate of completion and eligibility to receive the Haas Basic Mill credential (subject to passing the course assessment).

What’s included

• Use of CNC equipment, fixturing, tooling and consumable materials for lab projects.

• Safety glasses and basic PPE available on site (bring your own if you prefer).

• All instruction, demos and hands-on coaching from experienced instructors.

• Printed shop guides and quick reference sheets for continued practice.

Prerequisites & expectations

• No formal prerequisite. A basic comfort with arithmetic and measurements helps.

• Be ready to participate: this is hands-on and active — attendance and engagement are required for certification.

• Small class size (we limit enrollment to ensure individualized coaching). No more than 10 to 12 students.

Registration fee & refund

• A $30 registration fee is required to hold your spot at sign-up. This fee will be refunded after the course is complete. (Refund is processed following successful course completion.)

• The registration fee secures your seat and supports administrative processing and materials planning.

Assessment & certification

• Final assessment includes a hands-on practical check and a short verification of measured parts.

• Successful participants receive a course completion certificate and are eligible for the Haas Basic Mill recognition.

Ready to register?
Register now — seats move fast. The $30 registration fee holds your spot and is refunded after you complete the course. If you have questions about accommodations, schedule, or group enrollment, contact our registration team and we’ll sort the details.

 

 ACE CNC Machining — Adult Workforce Course (4-Day, Hands-On)

What this course is
This is an intensive, hands-on ACE CNC machining course built for adults who want real shop skills — not just theory. Over four full days you’ll learn safe, repeatable mill operation on industry-standard equipment, practice real setups and programs, and have the opportunity to earn an industry-recognized Haas Basic Mill credential. Seats are limited (small class size for real coaching), so this description tells exactly what we’ll do and what we expect from you.

Who should enroll

• Adults seeking entry or upskilling in CNC/machine tool roles.

• Manufacturing technicians, maintenance staff, machinists, or anyone wanting practical, job-ready mill experience.

• No prior CNC experience required — just bring curiosity, basic math comfort, and a willingness to work in a shop environment.

Course outcomes — what you’ll walk away with

• Hands-on competence operating a CNC mill: controls, jogging, offsets, tool changes, and safe operation.

• Ability to set up fixturing, choose tooling, and run a simple part from program to finished piece.

• Foundational understanding of G-code and how CAM output relates to machine operations.

• Troubleshooting and quality checks (measurement and inspection).

• Certificate of completion and eligibility to receive the Haas Basic Mill credential (subject to passing the course assessment).

What’s included

• Use of CNC equipment, fixturing, tooling and consumable materials for lab projects.

• Safety glasses and basic PPE available on site (bring your own if you prefer).

• All instruction, demos and hands-on coaching from experienced instructors.

• Printed shop guides and quick reference sheets for continued practice.

Prerequisites & expectations

• No formal prerequisite. A basic comfort with arithmetic and measurements helps.

• Be ready to participate: this is hands-on and active — attendance and engagement are required for certification.

• Small class size (we limit enrollment to ensure individualized coaching). No more than 10 to 12 students.

Registration fee & refund

• A $30 registration fee is required to hold your spot at sign-up. This fee will be refunded after the course is complete. (Refund is processed following successful course completion.)

• The registration fee secures your seat and supports administrative processing and materials planning.

Assessment & certification

• Final assessment includes a hands-on practical check and a short verification of measured parts.

• Successful participants receive a course completion certificate and are eligible for the Haas Basic Mill recognition.

Ready to register?
Register now — seats move fast. The $30 registration fee holds your spot and is refunded after you complete the course. If you have questions about accommodations, schedule, or group enrollment, contact our registration team and we’ll sort the details.

 

 ACE CNC Machining — Adult Workforce Course (4-Day, Hands-On)

What this course is
This is an intensive, hands-on ACE CNC machining course built for adults who want real shop skills — not just theory. Over four full days you’ll learn safe, repeatable mill operation on industry-standard equipment, practice real setups and programs, and have the opportunity to earn an industry-recognized Haas Basic Mill credential. Seats are limited (small class size for real coaching), so this description tells exactly what we’ll do and what we expect from you.

Who should enroll

• Adults seeking entry or upskilling in CNC/machine tool roles.

• Manufacturing technicians, maintenance staff, machinists, or anyone wanting practical, job-ready mill experience.

• No prior CNC experience required — just bring curiosity, basic math comfort, and a willingness to work in a shop environment.

Course outcomes — what you’ll walk away with

• Hands-on competence operating a CNC mill: controls, jogging, offsets, tool changes, and safe operation.

• Ability to set up fixturing, choose tooling, and run a simple part from program to finished piece.

• Foundational understanding of G-code and how CAM output relates to machine operations.

• Troubleshooting and quality checks (measurement and inspection).

• Certificate of completion and eligibility to receive the Haas Basic Mill credential (subject to passing the course assessment).

What’s included

• Use of CNC equipment, fixturing, tooling and consumable materials for lab projects.

• Safety glasses and basic PPE available on site (bring your own if you prefer).

• All instruction, demos and hands-on coaching from experienced instructors.

• Printed shop guides and quick reference sheets for continued practice.

Prerequisites & expectations

• No formal prerequisite. A basic comfort with arithmetic and measurements helps.

• Be ready to participate: this is hands-on and active — attendance and engagement are required for certification.

• Small class size (we limit enrollment to ensure individualized coaching). No more than 10 to 12 students.

Registration fee & refund

• A $30 registration fee is required to hold your spot at sign-up. This fee will be refunded after the course is complete. (Refund is processed following successful course completion.)

• The registration fee secures your seat and supports administrative processing and materials planning.

Assessment & certification

• Final assessment includes a hands-on practical check and a short verification of measured parts.

• Successful participants receive a course completion certificate and are eligible for the Haas Basic Mill recognition.

Ready to register?
Register now — seats move fast. The $30 registration fee holds your spot and is refunded after you complete the course. If you have questions about accommodations, schedule, or group enrollment, contact our registration team and we’ll sort the details.

 

ACE Metrology — One-Day

What this camp is
The ACE Metrology is a focused, one-day, hands-on experience designed for adults who want to understand how precision and quality drive modern manufacturing. This camp is intentionally scheduled to immediately follow the ACE CNC Machining (Machine Tool) course, allowing students to see the next step in the manufacturing process: verifying that parts meet specifications.

This is not a classroom lecture. Students will work in a lab environment using real measurement tools and industry practices to inspect parts similar to those produced in CNC machining.

What students will gain

Hands-on experience using precision measurement tools, Understanding of why measurement and inspection are critical in manufacturing and engineering, Ability to interpret basic part dimensions and tolerances, Exposure to quality control concepts used in real production environments, Strong resume and college application talking points related to quality and precision, Clear connection between CNC machining and quality assurance careers

Skills and concepts covered

Fundamentals of measurement and why accuracy matters, Reading basic dimensions and tolerances on technical drawings, Use of common metrology tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and indicators, Introduction to inspection processes and documentation, Understanding variation, consistency, and why parts can pass or fail inspection, Critical thinking and problem-solving through hands-on measurement tasks

Students gain a systems-level understanding of how machining and inspection work together in industry.

Cost and registration

• no registration fee

• Registration is required to reserve a seat

• Enrollment is limited due to lab capacity

ACE Metrology — One-Day

What this camp is
The ACE Metrology is a focused, one-day, hands-on experience designed for adults who want to understand how precision and quality drive modern manufacturing. This camp is intentionally scheduled to immediately follow the ACE CNC Machining (Machine Tool) course, allowing students to see the next step in the manufacturing process: verifying that parts meet specifications.

This is not a classroom lecture. Students will work in a lab environment using real measurement tools and industry practices to inspect parts similar to those produced in CNC machining.

What students will gain

Hands-on experience using precision measurement tools, Understanding of why measurement and inspection are critical in manufacturing and engineering, Ability to interpret basic part dimensions and tolerances, Exposure to quality control concepts used in real production environments, Strong resume and college application talking points related to quality and precision, Clear connection between CNC machining and quality assurance careers

Skills and concepts covered

Fundamentals of measurement and why accuracy matters, Reading basic dimensions and tolerances on technical drawings, Use of common metrology tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and indicators, Introduction to inspection processes and documentation, Understanding variation, consistency, and why parts can pass or fail inspection, Critical thinking and problem-solving through hands-on measurement tasks

Students gain a systems-level understanding of how machining and inspection work together in industry.

Cost and registration

• no registration fee

• Registration is required to reserve a seat

• Enrollment is limited due to lab capacity

ACE Metrology — One-Day

What this camp is
The ACE Metrology is a focused, one-day, hands-on experience designed for adults who want to understand how precision and quality drive modern manufacturing. This camp is intentionally scheduled to immediately follow the ACE CNC Machining (Machine Tool) course, allowing students to see the next step in the manufacturing process: verifying that parts meet specifications.

This is not a classroom lecture. Students will work in a lab environment using real measurement tools and industry practices to inspect parts similar to those produced in CNC machining.

What students will gain

Hands-on experience using precision measurement tools, Understanding of why measurement and inspection are critical in manufacturing and engineering, Ability to interpret basic part dimensions and tolerances, Exposure to quality control concepts used in real production environments, Strong resume and college application talking points related to quality and precision, Clear connection between CNC machining and quality assurance careers

Skills and concepts covered

Fundamentals of measurement and why accuracy matters, Reading basic dimensions and tolerances on technical drawings, Use of common metrology tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and indicators, Introduction to inspection processes and documentation, Understanding variation, consistency, and why parts can pass or fail inspection, Critical thinking and problem-solving through hands-on measurement tasks

Students gain a systems-level understanding of how machining and inspection work together in industry.

Cost and registration

• no registration fee

• Registration is required to reserve a seat

• Enrollment is limited due to lab capacity

• The final session focuses on power distribution, industrial wiring, and troubleshooting techniques. Participants will learn practical skills for wiring installations, panel layout, and diagnosing electrical issues.

A hands-on intro to industrial sensing that pairs brief theory with practical labs  — covering magneto-resistive, inductive (binary & analog), photoelectric (through-beam, retro-reflective, diffuse, fiber-optic), and capacitive sensors; wiring practices (2/3/4-wire, PNP/NPN), signal types, scaling, noise mitigation, and basic diagnostics/troubleshooting so students can select, install, and commission sensors on real equipment.

• Hands-on introduction to PLC wiring and programming using Rockwell and Click PLCs, where students build and run simple machines using real sensors. Students will wire up a simple PLC setup using push buttons, indicator lights, and switches. They will write a program to control the lights based on different button presses and create basic AND, OR, and NOT logic. Gain hands-on experience in hardware wiring and applying simple ladder logic.

• Build multi-step machine sequences using timers, counters, interlocks, and structured ladder logic while expanding real automation projects. Introduces more complex programming concepts and basic HMI interaction. Students will understand how to use timers, counters, and data structures in PLCs. They will also gain basic exposure to interfacing PLCs with HMIs.

• Integrate IO-Link sensors and HMIs into a multi-station automated cell, adding operator controls, alarms, and diagnostics.  Students will build programming knowledge, understand networking fundamentals, set up communication with RSLinx, and integrate smart sensors using IO-Link.

• Configure and scale analog sensors, commission a working system, and troubleshoot real-world faults in a production-style PLC project. Focuses on advanced programming concepts, structured logic, and troubleshooting. Students will be able to create efficient, reusable code and diagnose issues in complex automation systems.

Introductory Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GDT). Covers fundamental principles, datum systems, basic feature control frames, and the most common form, orientation, and location controls. Combines focused lecture with short, practical labs so students learn to read, interpret, and apply GD&T callouts on engineering drawings. Recommended for technicians, designers, and machinists new to GD&T. No prior GDT experience required. 

A hands-on introduction to smart sensing and Industrial Internet of Things. Students will learn IIoT fundamentals (cloud, edge, and fog computing), IO-Link architecture and the role of an IO-Link Master, and how to configure and monitor smart devices. Labs focus on configuring smart photoelectric and multi-function sensors (via IO-Link Bluetooth and IO-Link software), smart condition-monitoring workflows, and smart RFID reader setup — plus interpreting diagnostics and integrating sensor data into PLC/HMI workflows.

This course combines SolidWorks Design 1–4 into a single, streamlined program focused on preparing students for the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exam. Over eight Saturdays (2 hours each, in person), students will work through the textbook and hands-on exercises with instructor support, progressing from basic sketching and part modeling to assemblies, drawings, and design analysis.

The course concludes with advanced practice and a mock exam to ensure students are confident and exam-ready. The CSWA exam fee is included, and every student receives a one-year at-home SolidWorks license.

No prior CAD experience is required. This course is ideal for students, hobbyists, and professionals seeking a practical SolidWorks foundation and industry-recognized certification.