NTMA’s mission is to help members of the U.S. precision custom manufacturing industry achieve profitable growth and business success in a global economy through education, technology, networking, programs and services. NTMA-U was specifically designed by the association to a cost-effective online program that is approved by the Federal Bureau of Apprenticeship approved for the related instruction training for a precision machinist and tool & die marker.
To help us achieve our mission and bring more offering to our members, we have partnered with Tooling U-SME. Their catalog of over 500 specialty online classes will enable NTMA members to unleash their workforce’s true potential and empower your employees with the skills and competencies they need to be more productive and engaged. Classes are fully aligned to industry standards and industry-backed certifications, including the American Welding Society (AWS) SENSE Level 1 standard; Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals Certification, Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT), and Electrical/Electronics Technology (EET) Certificate from Tooling U-SME; as well as other certifications from NIMS and MSSC.
Similar to NTMA-U, Tooling U’s online classes were developed by industry specialists and grounded in real-world knowledge, so you know that your employees are gaining critical skills that can give your company a competitive advantage.
Through NTMA’s partnership with Tooling U-SME, our members* will receive a 10% discount on their subscription plans and have access to more than 500 online classes with career-building and personal development topics such as:
- Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing
- CNC Programming
- CNC Operations
- Hydraulics
- PLCs
- Welding
- Communication
- Leadership
- Project Management
Click over to https://partners.toolingu.com/ntma/ for more information and how to register.
If you have questions about NTMA-U or apprenticeship programs, please contact Bill Padnos, NTMA’s Workforce Development Manager, at bpadnos@ntma.org.
*Please note that only new Tooling U customer are eligible for the discount. Existing customers should reach out to their Tooling U contact for more information.
