This training is a partnership with the Racine County Workforce Development Center and Gateway Technical College, designed to meet the needs of employers within the region. The Industrial Machine Repair Bootcamp is an intensive 20 week training program and is designed for participants to gain the necessary skills to qualify for an entry level Industrial Machine Mechanic position. 

Industrial Machinery Mechanics are responsible for the maintenance and repair of machines used in the manufacturing environment. They must be proficient in a wide variety of skills including the operation of machines, working with electricity, knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical power transmission, and effective communication. For more information on Industrial Machinery Mechanics, visit ONet Online at http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-9041.00.

The Industrial Machine Repair Bootcamp will take place at Gateway Technical College’s SC Johnson iMET Center at 2320 Renaissance Blvd in Sturtevant from June 3, 2013 through October 18, 2013. The hours of training are 7:30am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

Application packets for the Industrial Machine Repair Bootcamp are now available or in the Resource Room of the Racine County Workforce Development Center, 1717 Taylor Ave, as well as the Burlington location, 496 McCanna Parkway, Room 119.  Or it may be viewed and printed online as a PDF document.

If you know of anyone interested, please notify them as soon as possible:

• Applications are now available
• Last day to pick up an application is May 6, 2013
• Completed applications are due in the Racine Resource Room no later than 5:00pm on Friday May 10, 2013
• Applicants must be:
  • At least 18 years old
  • A Racine, Kenosha, or Walworth County Resident
• Two years of manufacturing experience is preferred, but not required. 

IMPORTANT: The application process consists of multiple steps – all interested applicants should take the time before leaving the Resource Room to read through the entire application packet, front to back, so they are aware of the required steps to be completed as part of the application process.  If you have downloaded the application packet you are advised to visit the Resource Room to ask any and all questions you may have.

There are limited spots available. In order to be a candidate eligible for consideration, it is necessary to pick up the application packet, meet the requirements as detailed in the packet, and have the completed packet turned in on or before the deadline. 

IMPORTANT: This is available for information only at this time. Applications are NO LONGER available for the CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) Bootcamp 16.  Watch this page for information regarding future CNC Bootcamps.

This training is a partnership with the Racine County Workforce Development Center and Gateway Technical College designed to meet the needs of employers within the community. The CNC Bootcamp is an intensive 14 week training program designed for participants to gain the necessary skills to qualify for an entry level CNC Operator position. Of the graduates from the past CNC Bootcamps, 95% were employed within weeks of completion with an average hourly wage of $12.75.

The September 2011 Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Boot Camp is highlighted during the program broadcast on CBS Channel 58.  Click on the 'Racine & Me' image to watch the program.

If you know of anyone interested, please notify them as soon as possible:

• Application packets may be obtained in the Resource Room at The Workforce Development Center, 1717 Taylor Ave in Racine and in the Burlington WDC, located within the Gateway Technical College’s campus at 496 McCanna Parkway, Room 119, Burlington.  Or may be downloaded from this web page.
• Last day to pick up an application is December 10, 2012
• Completed applications are due in the Racine Resource Room no later than 5:00pm on Friday, January 4, 2013.
• The application process consists of multiple steps - calendar of activites for November, December and January.
• All interested applicants should take the time before leaving the Resource Room to read through the entire application packet, front to back, so they are aware of the required steps to be completed as part of the application process

Enrollment is limited.  In order to be a candidate eligible for consideration, it is necessary to pick up the application packet, meet the requirements as detailed in the packet, and have the completed packet turned in on or before the deadline.