Start your career!

Prepare for careers in advanced manufacturing, production, automation, maintenance, CAD drafting, and industrial operations through hands-on technical training leading to industry-recognized credentials.

Regional employers continue to seek skilled manufacturing workers. This certificate opens doors to high- demand careers while connecting students to future certificates and degree programs here in Hillsdale!

  • Industry-aligned manufacturing curriculum
  • Workforce-ready skills in just two semesters
  • Hands-on technical training
  • Flexible summer specialization options
  • Stackable credentials
  • Partnership opportunities with Hillsdale Area Career Center (HACC)

Students gain fundamental
manufacturing skills including:

  • Workplace safety
  • Quality practices
  • Production processes
  • Maintenance awareness
  • CAD drafting

Graduates are prepared for entry-level manufacturing and production careers with opportunities for continued
advancement.

Students can earn Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) credentials throughout the program.

Successful completion of four MSSC assessments will lead to full Certified Production Technician (CPT) 4.0 certification.

Fall 2026

CourseDatesDayTime
MFG 135 – Industrial SafetyAug. 31 – Oct. 20, 2026Tuesdays4 – 5 p.m.
MFG 136 – Blueprint Reading & Precision MeasurementAug. 31 – Oct. 20, 2026Tuesdays5 – 6 p.m.
ELT 106 – Basic Electricity & Fluid SystemsOct. 28 – Dec. 19, 2026Tuesdays4 – 5 p.m.

Spring 2027

CourseDatesDayTime
MFG 137 – Production Processes & FabricationTBATBATBA
CAD 152 – SolidWorks ITBATBATBA

Summer 2027

OptionsCourses
Option ICAD 175 – First 6 Weeks
CAD 252 – Second 6 Weeks
Option IIPLC Bootcamp
Robotics Bootcamp
Welding Bootcamp

Ready to get started? Reach out to learn how to complete the Production Tech certificate in Hillsdale.

Kylie Spieth

Student Services Specialist, Hillsdale

spiethkyliea@jccmi.edu
517.990.3914