Accelerated CNC Essentials

Launch a new career or bring your ideas to life! Our Accelerated CNC Essentials Career Credential is designed to get you industry-ready in just two weeks.

Career Credential: Accelerated CNC Essentials

When: June 9-June 20, 2025 | 8 sessions

Schedule: M-W: 8am-5pm, Th: 8am-3pm

Where: Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell

Credits: 2

Cost: $0

Thanks to a generous grant from the Haas Foundation, all tuition and fees for this course will be covered.

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If you are new to FVCC, you’ll need to apply for admission. You can enroll as a non-degree seeking student to earn this career credential.

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Once your admission is processed, register for this course by emailing workforcetraining@fvcc.edu

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This comprehensive, two-credit career credential provides a robust introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining. It's perfect for individuals seeking entry-level positions in the high-demand fields of manufacturing and machining, or for entrepreneurs and hobbyists looking to gain professional-grade skills.

Fast-Track Your Skills: Go from beginner to proficient in just eight intensive sessions.
Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience operating state-of-the-art CNC machines.
In-Demand Knowledge: Learn to interpret technical drawings, perform basic CNC programming and execute setups.
Career Ready: You'll earn a Career Credential Badge that demonstrates to employers you’ve gained job-ready skills aligned with current industry standards.
Bring Ideas to Market: Acquire the skills to prototype and produce your own designs.

All the instructors are so welcoming and value the one-on-one connection to learning, and that’s a large reason why I chose to come here after high school.

Aiden Delong

Firearms and Industrial Machine Technology, Class of 2025

FVCC's machining program offers one of the best-equipped machine shops in the Northwest, giving students the chance to explore several fields of trade in the same environment. Whether students are aiming to transfer and continue their education or pursue an apprenticeship, they leave FVCC prepared for a career in design and manufacturing.

Dave Sturgis

Industrial Machine Technology Instructor

Gabriel Dillon

Academic Advisor

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