NCC to Hold Information Session on Micro-credentials in Manufacturing Program

Lehigh Valley manufacturers seek skilled employees

BETHLEHEM, PA (08/20/2018) Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold free information and assessment sessions on its 9-week Micro-credentials in Manufacturing Program in September and October at both the college's Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem and the Easton Educational Outreach Center, 25 S. Third Street, Easton. Sessions at the Fowler Center will be held Tuesdays, September 4 through 25 at 1:00 p.m. Sessions at the Easton Educational Outreach Center will be held Thursdays, September 6 through October 4 at 1:30 p.m. Attendance at one information and assessment session is required for admission into the program, which starts in October. Participants will have their basic reading and math skills assessed.

Graduates of the Micro-credentials in Manufacturing Program will earn OSHA-10 certification and be prepared for entry-level, high-demand positions. Areas included are lean manufacturing, quality assurance and blueprint-reading. Students will tour local manufacturing facilities, explore careers and participate in Career Day activities.