Training Dates and Location
March 3-June 25, 2026
Tues., Wed., & Thurs.
5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Career Academy at Southeast Community College, 8800 O St., Room 107, Lincoln NE
Build Job-Ready Skills for Modern Manufacturing
Industry-Recognized. Hands-On. Nebraska-Focused.
Train for a future-ready career pathway in manufacturing. Build skills employers value—and
prepare for H3 careers (High-Wage, High-Skill, High-Demand) and Registered Apprenticeship
opportunities (where available).
- Tuition Covered (Estimated value: $2,000+)
- Stipends available for successful completion of all 8 modules
8 Job-Ready Skill Modules
- Workplace Safety & OSHA Concepts
- Quality Control & Defect Identification
- Daily Readiness & Personal Responsibility
- Introduction to Manufacturing Metrics
- Tool Use, Gauging, Basic Metrics, & Blueprint Reading
- Workplace Communication & Teamwork
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
- Foundation of Lean Manufacturing
Who It’s For
- Individuals exploring manufacturing careers
- New hires and entry-level manufacturing workers
- Career changers and adult learners
- Employers developing a skilled workforce
What You Get / Unlock
- Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance Credential – Level 1
- Transferable, stackable credentials toward advanced training
- A career pathway with upward mobility
- A quicker path toward higher-paying opportunities over time
- Connections to manufacturing locally and statewide
- Hands-on, value-added learning aligned to industry expectations
How the Training Works
- Hands-on, applied learning
- Real-world manufacturing scenarios
- Short, focused modules
- Practical assessments aligned to industry expectations
Prepares you for roles such as:
- Manufacturing Technician
- Production Operator
- Quality or Safety Support Roles
- Entry-Level Advanced Manufacturing Positions
For more information, contact Amy Chesley
achesley@southeast.edu 402‑437-2711
This training program is supported in part through charitable funding from RTX Collins
Aerospace and grant support from the Nebraska Department of Labor.
