Industry & Manufacturing Training   

ACE CNC Machining is a 4-day, hands-on adult workforce course designed for anyone 18+ who wants to build real CNC mill skills. This no-cost training focuses on practical, job-ready experience using industry-standard equipment, making it a great fit for beginners or those looking to upskill in manufacturing.

Classes are held at the Strawberry Plains Campus, starting at 9:00 AM each day. Participants will gain experience with machine operation, basic setup, and part production in a supportive, small-group environment. This is a strong opportunity to expand your skill set or explore a new career path at no cost.

For a deposit waiver, students and industry partners can contact Andy Polnicki at aepolnicki@pstcc.edu.

ACE CNC Machining is a 4-day, hands-on adult workforce course designed for anyone 18+ who wants to build real CNC mill skills. This no-cost training focuses on practical, job-ready experience using industry-standard equipment, making it a great fit for beginners or those looking to upskill in manufacturing.

Classes are held at the Strawberry Plains Campus, starting at 9:00 AM each day. Participants will gain experience with machine operation, basic setup, and part production in a supportive, small-group environment. This is a strong opportunity to expand your skill set or explore a new career path at no cost.

For a deposit waiver, students and industry partners can contact Andy Polnicki at aepolnicki@pstcc.edu.

ACE Metrology is a one-day, hands-on course designed for adults who want to understand how precision and quality drive modern manufacturing. This no-cost training takes place in a lab environment where participants use real measurement tools to inspect parts and learn how quality is verified in industry.

Participants gain practical experience with tools like calipers and micrometers, learn how to read basic dimensions and tolerances, and understand why parts pass or fail inspection. This course is a great complement to CNC machining and a strong opportunity to build skills in quality control and manufacturing. Space is limited and registration is required.

ACE Metrology is a one-day, hands-on course designed for adults who want to understand how precision and quality drive modern manufacturing. This no-cost training takes place in a lab environment where participants use real measurement tools to inspect parts and learn how quality is verified in industry.

Participants gain practical experience with tools like calipers and micrometers, learn how to read basic dimensions and tolerances, and understand why parts pass or fail inspection. This course is a great complement to CNC machining and a strong opportunity to build skills in quality control and manufacturing. Space is limited and registration is required.

This intensive, hands-on coure provides a structured introduction to CNC turning using Mastercam.  Designed for beginners and early stage machinists, the training takes participants through the complete manufacturing workflow-from part setup and toolpath creation in Mastercam to machine setup and live machining on a CNC lathe.

Dates: 8/10-8/13, 2026, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. 

This intensive, hands-on course introduces participants to CNC milling using Mastercam.  Designed for beginners and early-stage machinists, the training covers the full workflow from basic CAD geometry to toolpath creation, CNC setup, and live machining. 

SolidWorks CAD Fundamentals
17-Hour Course (8 Weeks)

This hands-on course introduces students to professional 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks. Designed for beginners, the course develops practical design skills through weekly instruction paired with guided assignments completed between class sessions.

Students will learn core SolidWorks workflows, including sketching, part modeling, assemblies, and basic drawing creation. Each week builds new techniques through instructor demonstrations and structured exercises that reinforce real-world engineering and manufacturing applications. Students will also receive a SolidWorks license for home use to continue practice outside of class.

A required course workbook must be purchased for participation.

This course also prepares students for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) exam, with the opportunity to take the certification upon completion.

Learning outcomes include:

• Navigate the SolidWorks interface and core design environment
• Create fully defined sketches and parametric 3D models
• Build and manage basic assemblies
• Generate simple engineering drawings from 3D models
• Apply design best practices used in manufacturing and product development
• Build foundational CAD skills for advanced engineering and CNC workflows