New CMfgA Course Offers 16-Week Path to Industrial Careers

Looking for a pathway into today’s manufacturing industry? New this fall, Vance-Granville Community College’s Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) course is designed to help you build the foundational skills employers are looking for while preparing you for an industry-recognized credential.

CMfgA is an industry certification focused on basic manufacturing concepts, demonstrating an individual’s potential for high-demand, entry-level manufacturing roles. Over 16 weeks at VGCC’s South Campus in Creedmoor, participants will gain knowledge in manufacturing processes, quality practices, maintenance awareness, production fundamentals, and more.

The Certified Manufacturing Associate course will form part of Vance-Granville’s upcoming Industrial Maintenance & Electrical Systems micro-pathway—a fast, skills-based training option that prepares students for in-demand jobs, designed with employability in mind. The Industrial Maintenance & Electrical Systems pathway will focus on skills used across industrial disciplines, providing a strong foundation of mechanical, electrical, and safety skills applicable to multiple roles.

VGCC’s Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) course is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 5. Register today at vgcc.edu/ConEd/OEX to secure your spot!

For more information, contact Occupational Extension Director Lisa Rodwell at (252) 738-3276 or [email protected].

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Please note that students who wish to earn the industry-recognized Certified Manufacturing Associate credential will be responsible for paying the certification exam fee at the end of the course, which is not included in the course fee listed on our registration page.