Workforce Skills Training

Intro to Bridgeport Milling Machine

with Dan Gill

Jun

June 7th, 2025

$200 More Info

This four-hour class will cover safe and proper setup of the Bridgeport milling machine through lecture and hands-on demonstrations. The course is designed for new users who have a strong interest in metalworking tools. We will first teach how to install and remove tooling, set up and use vises, and select and change spindle speeds. We will then teach the basics of operating the tool, including end mills and slot milling, conventional and climb milling operations, use of an edge finder, and hole spotting and boring.

Intro to Metal Lathe

with Dan Gill

May

May 3rd, 2025

$200 More Info

This four-hour class will cover safe and proper setup of the South Bend lathe through lecture and hands-on demonstrations. The course is designed for new users who have a strong interest in metalworking tools. We will cover threading, boring, drilling, and turning.

Intro to Public Speaking

with Steve Alpren

Apr

April 28th to June 9th, 2025

$90 More Info

The goal of Introduction to Public Speaking and Communications is to provide caring, professional, and patient instruction, forging successful confidence-building. You will learn why we get uncomfortable “on stage” and attain proven techniques to be a better communicator. You will receive candid feedback in a trusting environment. Whether you are preparing for a job interview or simply wish to become a more confident communicator, this course is for you.

Lathe Turning Workshop: Spindle Turning

with Annalise Rubida

May

May 14th to 28th, 2025

$400 More Info

Learn how to turn between centers, focusing on turning spindles from rough stock, and turning coves and beads. These are the skills needed to make furniture parts for chairs, stools, and tables. The exercises will include activities to challenge your cutting touch, sharpen lathe edge tools, and start to explore bowls.

Registration closed

Lathe Turning Workshop: Turn a Bowl

with Paloma Diaz-Dickson

Jun

June 3rd to 17th, 2025

$400 More Info

Learn how to turn small (8-10 inch) bowls. You'll start with material preparation and sharpening, and then do some activities to challenge your cutting touch. The core of the workshop is learning to turn bowls using bowl gouges and negative rake scrapers. You'll end with sanding and finishing techniques.

Waiting list available

Intro to Quickbooks Online

with Deb Seigars

Apr

April 28th to June 9th, 2025

$84 More Info

This course uses QuickBooks accounting software. It will cover areas including setting up an accounting system, accounts receivable and payable reconcilation, and financial statement generation.