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Manufacturing

Manufacturing employees 1 in 10 Vermonters, with opportunities are spread throughout the state, from 2000+ employee companies to 2-5 person shops. Products made here range from food and beverages to plastics, fine wood furniture to jet engines and fuel pumps. While some manufacturing industries are in decline, others are seeing significant growth.

More information on Winter 2024-25 Manufacturing courses!

Types of Classes Offered

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Computer Aided Design & Engineering
  • Industrial Maintenance and Repair
  • CNC Programing and Advanced Manufacturing
  • Forklift Certification
  • Welding
  • Woodworking
  • Additional courses may be available by request

Our Training Centers with Programs and Certifications in Manufacturing:

Jobs in Manufacturing

Welders
CNC Machine Operators
Cabinetmakers and Bench carpenters

Typical Salaries

Welders: $24.50/hr
CNC Machine Operators: $27.73/hr
Cabinetmakers and Bench carpenters: $24.46/hr

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Upcoming Classes

CNC Mill Operator Certification

Type of Class: hybrid
Start Date: September 3, 2026
End Date: November 19, 2026
Class Days: Thursday,
Time:  6:00-9:00 pm

Competency-Based • Individualized • Industry-Focused  The Professional CNC Mill Operator Certification prepares adults for entry-level employment in CNC machining through the nationally recognized Haas Basic Mill Operator Certification. Participants complete …

Career Field: Manufacturing
Training Center: Hannaford Career Center
Training Type: hybrid

Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) with Certification

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: April 1, 2027
End Date: June 11, 2027
Class Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Time:  School Schedule: 7:45 AM to 9:45 AM

Mastercam is the industry standard for most small and medium size manufacturers in our region. This training will incorporate the use of camInstructor (https://caminstructor.com/) online training courses, which can be …

Career Field: Manufacturing
Training Center: River Valley Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

Introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) with Certification

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: January 18, 2027
End Date: March 31, 2027
Class Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Time:  School Schedule: 7:45 AM to 9:45 AM

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) is the seamless integration of computer programming and advanced manufacturing. It is the foundation for all additive and subtractive manufacturing found in modern manufacturing facilities today. …

Career Field: Manufacturing
Training Center: River Valley Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

Manufacturing Processes, Basic Blueprint Reading and GD&T with Certification

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 8, 2026
End Date: October 28, 2026
Class Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Time:  School Schedule 7:45 AM to 9:45 AM

This “hands-on” course will introduce students to a wide variety of manufacturing processes. Although heavily focused ontraditional machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders, etc.) this course will also explore a variety …

Career Field: Manufacturing
Training Center: River Valley Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

OSHA-10

Type of Class: online
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Varies,

Learn safe work practices and earn your Department of Labor OSHA-10 Construction or General Industry card.  Perfect for anyone in a construction or manufacturing job, our online course can be …

Career Field: Manufacturing
Training Center: North Country Career Center
Training Type: online

OSHA-10 Construction

Type of Class: online
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Varies,

Students will learn safe work practices and earn their OSHA-10 Construction industry cards. Fully online, asynchronous format allows students to log in any time of the day or night. This …

Career Field: Manufacturing
Training Center: St. Johnsbury Academy Adult Education
Training Type: online

OSHA-30

Type of Class: online
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Varies,

This 30-hour course provides extended safety training for managers and jobsite supervisors.  Successful completers of the course will earn the Department of Labor OSHA-30 Construction or General Industry card.  This …

Career Field: Manufacturing
Training Center: North Country Career Center
Training Type: online

Parametric Solid Modeling and CAD using SolidWorks 2026® with Certification

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: October 29, 2026
End Date: January 15, 2027
Class Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Time:  School Schedule: 7:45 AM to 9:45 AM

This course provides a basic understanding of the principles and technology of mechanical drawing and parametric solid modeling as methods of documenting and communicating mechanical designs. The concepts of geometric …

Career Field: Manufacturing
Training Center: River Valley Technical Center
Training Type: in-person
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