There is an urgent and growing need in the U.S. machining and machine tool industry for skilled individuals. America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) is a national initiative to restore the prominence of the U.S. machine tools sector. Through ACE, you can receive free online training and qualify for hands-on, in-person training that can put you on a path to a career (or advancement, for existing workers) in the machine tool industry. No prior training or experience is required.
Registration for bootcamps held at Roane State's Cumberland Business Incubator (additional details below) is available online.
Upcoming CNC Bootcamps
Date: June 10-14, 2024
Location: Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge, TN
Times: 9am-4:30pm, Eastern Time
Lead Instructor: Dr. Mark Buckner, Director iSchool and Wildbot Manufacturing
Date: June 24-28, 2024
Location: Cumberland Business Incubator, Crossville, TN
Times: 8am-5pm, Central Time
Lead Instructor: Jenny Bannink, Owner: Wrench Wench Worx
Click here to register!
If you’d like more information, please contact Evan Lohrey at lohreye@roanestate.edu or go to AmericasCuttingEdge.org. When registering through ACE, please select “Roane State Community College” for your “Preferred location for in-person training” option.
If you have a group that would like to participate as a cohort, please let us know that as well. We will work with you to coordinate this possibility.
Note: Before the CNC Bootcamp experience, a 6-hour online course needs to be completed. Registering for the Bootcamp will get you access to the Free 6-Hour pre-camp training. If you need access to a suitable computer for taking this course, please contact the CNC Camp Coordinator for possible accommodations.
Evan Lohrey
Click above for email address
(865) 354-3000 ext. 4919
CNC Camp Coordinator
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