Workforce Development Program
Ready for a career in modern manufacturing?
Train hands-on in Chipola's Advanced Manufacturing and Production Technologies certificate and finish in one school year, August to May (600 clock hours). Graduates step straight into entry-level roles with regional manufacturers. Grant funding is available for those who qualify though the Fall 2026 semester.
Program at a Glance
- Program Length One school year, August to May (600 clock hours)
- Class Schedule Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Format Daytime, in-person, hands-on training
- Cost Help Financial aid and grant funding for those who qualify
Why Choose Chipola's Advanced Manufacturing Program?
- Learn by doing. Hands-on training builds skills in four core areas: production work, quality assurance, manufacturing processes, and equipment maintenance.
- A clear finish line. Start in August, complete in May. One school year and you are ready for today's production floors.
- A schedule that works. Daytime classes Monday through Thursday leave room for work and family commitments.
- Help paying for it. Grant funding is available for tuition assistance for those who qualify. Contact the Grants Office to see what you qualify for.
What You'll Learn
The program is built around four 150-hour courses, each targeting a core skill area on the production floor.
Entry-Level Production Worker
ETI 0400V · 150 hoursBuild the foundation: the production work skills every manufacturer expects on day one.
Production Quality and Assurance
ETI 0431V · 150 hoursLearn how quality is measured, checked, and maintained so products meet spec every time.
Manufacturing and Production Processes
ETI 0432V · 150 hoursUnderstand the processes that turn raw materials into finished products on modern production lines.
Manufacturing and Production Maintenance
ETI 0453V · 150 hoursKeep the floor running: learn to maintain the equipment that production depends on.
How to Get Started
- Apply to Chipola. Submit your free online application to get started.
- Complete the TABE. Achieve a minimum score on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) unless exempt per Rule 6A-10.040.
- Line up funding. Ask the Financial Aid Office and the Grants Office what you qualify for before classes begin.
Program Resources
Your career on the production floor starts this August.
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