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Posted on: November 11, 2016

[ARCHIVED] Southeast Wisconsin Boot Camp Training Programs Accepting Applications

In partnership with the Southeast Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, Gateway Technical College is offering short-term training programs that equip local residents with the skills and credentials to secure in-demand jobs as Computer Numerical Control Machine Operators and Telecommunications Cable Installers.

The no-cost boot camps consist of 12 to 14 weeks of hands-on training offered 5 days per week at Gateway’s cutting edge SC Johnson integrated Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Center. Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, college credits, job placement assistance and preparation for careers in manufacturing or telecommunications with wages ranging from an entry level rate of $12.00 per hour to an experienced rate of $20.00 per hour or more.

The Boot Camps are made possible through the generous support of Gateway Technical College and SC Johnson. “Boot camp training programs are fast-track educational options for building skills for competitive jobs and wages” said Mark Mundl, Racine County Manager of Workforce Solutions and Southeast Wisconsin Workforce Development Board member.

Boot Camp tuition is free and the training programs are open to Racine, Kenosha and Walworth County residents who are at least 18 years of age. Please note the following:

CNC Machine OperatorApplication Available – NowApplication Due – December 16, 2016 by 5:00 p.m.
Boot Camp – January 9, 2017 to April 10, 2017

Telecommunications Cable InstallerApplication Available – Now
Application Due – January 13, 2017 by 5:00 p.m. Boot Camp – February 6 to April 28, 2017

For more information, contact:

  • Kenosha County – Rich Salisbury, 262.697.4527, rich.salisbury@kenoshacounty.org
  • Racine County – Todd Nienhaus, 262.638.6541, todd.nienhaus@racinecounty.com
  • Walworth County – Mark Leemkuil, 262.741.5272, mleemkuil@dwfs.us

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