Individualized Instruction to Help You Build Your Future

Whether you are straight out of high school or looking for a new career, NCMI is the place to get started!

Getting a job with a great future is happening right now in Cabarrus, Rowan, and Iredell Counties through the NC Manufacturing Institute.

Manufacturers are interested in interviewing Certified Production Technicians who have the skills and knowledge that they desire, and we invite them to meet every graduating class at the end of the 8- or 16-week training program. People interested in learning more about scholarship-funded training for manufacturing jobs in Rowan, Cabarrus, and Iredell counties are encouraged to complete an interest form to receive a callback or email with more information.

You will learn about manufacturing job opportunities, training classes available to become a Certified Production Technician, and scholarships to fund the training and certifications. Participation in the North Carolina Manufacturing Institute is at no charge for qualified job seekers.

Upcoming Classes

January 13 – April 2, 2025
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Mon – Thur
Kannapolis – Rowan Cabarrus Community College

April 21 – June 18, 2025
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Mon – Fri
Kannapolis – Rowan Cabarrus Community College

January 8 – March 6, 2025
8:30 am – 12:30 pm, Mon – Fri
Mitchell Community College – Statesville

Scholarship Funding Is Readily Available for All Students

Manufacturers Are Eager to Interview Our Graduates

Our Training Programs Are Only 8 or 16 Weeks


Certified Production Technician (CPT) Program

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The key element of this initiative is the Certified Production Technician (CPT) Program that provides job seekers with highly targeted skills and knowledge that local manufacturers need today.

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The program includes:

  • 168 hours of training specifically designed by the manufacturing employers
    • Safety
    • Quality Assurance
    • Manufacturing Processes & Production
    • Maintenance Awareness
  • Nationally Recognized Certification from MSSC with the successful completion of the 4 modules
  • Exemplary Attendance Requirement
  • Career Counseling
  • Resume and Interview Preparation
  • Face-to-Face Job Interviews

Our Education & Training Partners

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

  • Delivers CPT coursework
  • Delivers CPT assessments
  • Organize monthly interview fairs

Mitchell Community College

  • Delivers CPT coursework
  • Delivers CPT assessments
  • Organize monthly interview fairs

NC Works Career Center

  • Matches candidates with Certified Production Technician (CPT) training
  • Job coaching

Centralina Workforce Board

  • Website management
  • Labor market information

Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation

  • Supports employer engagement

Iredell Economic Development Corporation

  • Supports employer engagement

Mooresville South Iredell Chamber of Commerce

  • Supports employer engagement

Rowan Chamber of Commerce

  • Supports employer engagement

Rowan Economic Development Corporation

  • Supports employer engagement

Statesville Chamber of Commerce

  • Supports employer engagement

The Chamber, Leading Cabarrus in Business

  • Supports employer engagement

Ready to get started?

Customized programs to give you the skills and knowledge that local employers want

Upcoming Classes

January 8 - March 6, 2025
8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Mon - Fri
Statesville – Mitchell Community College

Upcoming Classes

January 13 – April 2, 2025
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Mon – Thurs
Kannapolis – Rowan Cabarrus Community College

April 21 – June 18, 2025
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Mon – Fri
Kannapolis – Rowan Cabarrus Community College

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