Community Colleges Creating Economic Mobility - Case Studies of Manufacturing Certificate Programs in California and Connecticut Programs Selected & Program Graduates Interviewed

Over the years, the program has evolved to respond to changes in occupational competencies, and it has grown in size in response to student demand. [...] In addition to the internship, a unique aspect of the AMMT program is the career awareness class on job search, resume writing, interview skills and salary negotiation, taught by the AMMT Program Coordinator. [...] in my career.”- Alumni, Housatonic’s Our interviews with alumni revealed that the program CNC Precision Machining Program created access to manufacturing jobs, and for the vast “It does take a lot of time and patience to majority, it led to ongoing advancement opportunities. [...] “I mean, if you wanted, if you showed that you Program alumni shared the importance of high-quality were willing to put the work in and you were mentorship in identifying the right job and succeeding in dedicated to it, you could go to those the selection process. [...] One important benefit of the internship program was that it seemed to count as relevant work experience in the eyes of employers, and for many, it led to a full-time position.