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National Tooling & Machining Association

NTMA, National Tooling and Machining Association, Manufacturing

Training & Education

NTMA started as a workforce development organization and our vision has never changed. We are focused on meeting the changing needs of our industry and training our teams for the bright future ahead.

Solutions to Engage, Inspire & Prepare Your Precision Manufacturing Workforce

NTMA-U

We’re taking our already solid platform and leveling up in 2025. NTMA-U will have new technology, advanced animation, and translation into multiple languages. That’s not all. We’ve designed a holistic training system, available to individuals, companies and education partners. Click here to learn more about NTMA-U.

Skills for Your Support Teams

It takes more than just machinists to run a precision manufacturing shop. Our new Cohort Program addressed on-going training and education for support teams in your organization.  Click here to learn more.

Emerging Leaders

The next generation of manufacturing leaders begins with NTMA. Our inclusive program connects up-and-coming talent with the skills and network they need to lead manufacturing into the future. Click here for more information.

Member Resources

You want to create and sustain a talent pipeline – and you’re not alone. NTMA is creating resources and program templates for members to use as they grow their businesses.

Apprenticeships

It’s the ultimate apprenticeship experience. NTMA is stacking Pre-Apprenticeship, 3- and 4-year Registered Apprenticeships and partnering with the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) to provide Smart Training Solutions (STS). Smart Training Solutions will be an On-the-Job training tracking system like you’ve never seen. Stay tuned. You won’t want to miss this.

Engage the Future

The future starts now in our cities, neighborhoods and communities. The students of today are the manufacturers of tomorrow. We are partnering with K-12 Schools to provide Education Memberships, NTMA-U courses, and support for robotics programs. Kids who learn about the awe-inspiring things happening in manufacturing companies across the nation will be lining up to be part of this high-tech maker industry. Click here for more details.

The National Tooling and Machining Foundation’s (NTMF) supports, maintains and improves NTMA Workforce Development Programs, specifically NTMA-U.  To learn more about how NTMF does this, click here.

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