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Course Description

This program is designed for individuals with little to no experience in manufacturing who are looking to start a new career or to advance their skills in manufacturing. You will receive fundamental learning on traditional manufacturing and an overview on Digital/Smart Manufacturing (D/SM) concepts and career opportunities, innovation/entrepreneurial thinking principles and personal professional development. Main focus areas will be on the basics of what manufacturing is, computer-aided design and simulation systems used in manufacturing, introduction to industrial robotics, and SMART manufacturing principles. Personal development topics will be embedded within the technical training to enrich students on essential professional development skills including  collaboration/teamwork, problem solving/critical thinking, decision making, conflict resolution, communication in the digital workplace and developing a professional persona. You will be developing your unique professional persona, a professional social media account (via LinkedIn), creation of your resume and cover letters, and interviewing guidelines and practice through mock interviews. Class consists of a mix of presentations, hands-on learning labs and technology demonstrations.
•    BASICS OF MANUFACTURING: Introduces what manufacturing is, including history, Industry 4.0 (the future of manufacturing) and career opportunities. Other sections cover blueprint reading, measurement, hand/power tools, basic math fundamentals, product development, design for manufacturing and assembly, computer-aided systems in design/development of products, CNC simulation, computer-aided manufacturing.
•    SAFETY, QUALITY, TYPES of MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS: Covers industrial safety in manufacturing, quality concepts and lean manufacturing principles, basic project management, subtractive manufacturing, and introduction to industrial robotics.
•    SMART/DIGITAL MANUFACTURING BUILDING BLOCKS: Covers 3D printing and additive manufacturing concepts, automation systems such as sensors, actuators & Internet of Things, industrial computers & interfaces such as PLCs & HMIs, systems integration in SMART manufacturing and the power/impact of data in manufacturing.
•    DEVELOPING YOUR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Introduces what it means to have a professional persona, professional social media presence and how to set-one up, how to write impactful resumes and cover letters, how to interview and practice through mock-interviews and setting personal career goals.

Fee: $2200.00/person. FREE for individuals that qualify for funding assistance. You must contact your CareerLink by 7/30/2025 to set up an individual training account (ITA) and complete the necessary evaluation review successfully to confirm if you qualify. If you eligible, all fees will be waived and covered. Please contact Alyssa Pistininzi at 724-472-1180 for more details.

Location: Digital Foundry 855 5th Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068
Dates: Tuesday, September 30th – Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Frequency: Every Tuesday and Thursday starting on 09/30/2025 and finishing on Thursday 11/20/2025; There will be a 3 hour Saturday session on 11/15/2025. 

Hours: 5:45pm to 8:15pm
-    Includes meals (dinner) and beverages.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration/class is on a first come/first serve basis and is limited to the first 12 registered. Participants that register after the class is filled, will be given first choice for our next class scheduled for spring 2026.

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Thank you for your interest in this course. Unfortunately, the course you have selected is currently not open for enrollment. Please complete a Course Inquiry so that we may promptly notify you when enrollment opens. To inquire about registering for this program please contact the Non-Credit Registration Office at 814-867-4973 or  nc_reg_office@outreach.psu.edu

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