AUBURN – The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College (CMCC), in partnership with General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) and community service providers, is now recruiting candidates for its upcoming Manufacturing Technician Training program.

Experience why “Bath Built is Best Built” and prepare for a career in shipfitting, pipefitting, or other trades at BIW! Visit www.cmcc.edu/wpdcourses to learn more.

This free training for Maine residents provides 120 hours of in-person instruction at the Central Maine Community College campus, running Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eligible participants must be Maine residents, at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma, GED, or HiSet, and be U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the United States. Registration and an interview for this course are required, additional hiring restrictions may apply.

Program highlights include:
• $500 weekly attendance incentive (for eligible students)
• Job interview with General Dynamics Bath Iron Works for qualified applicants who successfully complete the program requirements

This training is just one of the many free courses offered by Workforce and Professional Development, which also includes Introduction to Phlebotomy, Certified Pharmacy Technician, Security+, CNA, CETP Gas Training, Fiber Optic Technician, Refrigerant EPA 608, Heat Pump Installer Training, Real Estate Agent, Home Inspector, and Google Employment Certificate Programs.

These programs are funded by the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce. The course materials and exam fees are also covered. Participants must be Maine residents, at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma, GED, or HiSet, and be U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the United States.

For more information or to register, please contact Central Maine Community College’s Center for Workforce & Professional Development at workforcedevelopment@mainecc.edu or 207-755-5280.

The Center for Workforce & Professional Development at Central Maine Community College provides customized training programs to businesses, government, nonprofit, and other organizations throughout Androscoggin, Oxford, Franklin, and Lincoln counties.

In addition, they offer both non-credit classes and certification programs on a wide range of subject matter. Their mission is to support the community and promote economic development by offering high-quality training and professional development courses to businesses and industries, along with access to training grants for new and expanding businesses.