Sign up today for the Right Start program starting Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009.
This program assists individuals interested in manufacturing careers and who also want to review the math, reading and writing skills that go along with being successful in these positions.
The course is offered at College of DuPage and is partially funded by the Illinois Community College Board and The Joyce Foundation.
After successfully completing the course, students are certified by the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) in Safety and Quality practices and will have the basic skills to work productively in manufacturing. The course also prepares students to further their education and offers intensive academic support services, including tutoring, academic advising, and career and personal counseling.
Currently there are 1,200 manufacturers in the DuPage area. Entry-level workers have the potential to earn up to $16 an hour and, once skilled, up to $30 an hour.
The 16-week course called Fundamentals of Product Design and Fabrication runs from Wednesday, Jan. 14 to Friday, May 15, 2009, and provides 10 credit hours upon completion. Classes meet Monday and Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m.
There may be additional funding available to students after applying for financial aid.
For more information, contact Donna Claffy, Right Start project coordinator, at (630) 942-2135, e-mail claffy@cod.edu.
