Program description

The CNC Right Skills Now (RSN) program is a collaboration between Tri-C and Swagelok, geared toward providing a fast track option to identify, train and successfully place individuals as entry-level CNC operators. This 500-hour program provides 180 hours of classroom-based instruction followed by 320 hours of a paid and hands-on internship at Swagelok. Students who successfully complete both the classroom and internship portions of the Right Skills Now program are likely to be offered a full-time position at Swagelok.

Other important information

Program Entry Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be able to provide a valid high school diploma or GED
  • Must score 4 or higher on all sections of the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Assessment (Applied Math, Graphic Literacy and Workplace Documents)
  • Successfully pass Tri-C and Swagelok interview(s)
  • Successfully pass background and drug screens
  • Ability to attend all program sessions

Program cost

$4,295 (tuition includes one NIMS test attempt and job placement services)

Financial aid eligibility

This program is not Federal Financial Aid/Pell Eligible.

Scholarships, payment plans, and other financial aid options may be available.  For more information, call 216-987-6000, option 1.

Upon completion students receive

  • Certificate of Completion
  • Opportunity to earn NIMS Level 1 CNC Operator certification
  • Opportunity to be hired full-time at a Swagelok location (facility and job position as business demands require)

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