ITHACA, N.Y., July 10, 2024 – Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) is accepting registrations for the Pathways to Manufacturing program starting July 29th at the TC3- Ithaca Extension Center, 118 N. Tioga Street in Ithaca. Classes run Monday–Friday from 9:30a–3:30p- until August 30th. The deadline to register and attend an information session is Friday, July 15th.
The Pathways to Manufacturing program is a full-time, five-week training program designed to equip participants with the technical skills needed by area manufacturers. Upon completion, participants receive a one-time $1,000 stipend, a guaranteed interview with a participating manufacturer, and are eligible to take the Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) exam – a national credential.
Pathways to Manufacturing is a designated community-based pre-apprenticeship program through Tompkins Cortland Community College, part of the SUNY system. The program is a blend of classroom learning, hands-on experience using Virtual Reality, employer engagement, and team-building exercises. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques and spend an entire day with each participating manufacturer, meeting with several departments and Human Resources.
For more information about the Direct to Work program or to register for an information session, please visit https://ithacaareaed.org/direct-to-work/ or contact Mary Holland-Bavis at directtowork@ithacaareaed.org or 607-273-0005.
About Ithaca Area Economic Development
Ithaca Area Economic Development is a private not for profit economic development organization serving Ithaca and Tompkins County. It is New York State’s first and only Accredited Economic Development Organization, one of only 70 across North America. The mission of Ithaca Area Economic Development is to build a thriving and sustainable economy by fostering business growth and employment. Since 1964, Ithaca Area Economic Development has worked to grow, retain, and attract companies that provide high-quality employment opportunities and strives to create a supportive environment for entrepreneurship and business development. For more information, visit Ithaca Area Economic Development at: https://ithacaareaed.org/.
