MPMA Academy brings together the best resources in the business to bring you the best training.
The MPMA has been a leader in the state of Minnesota for the past 65 years in the precision manufacturing industry. Today, we continue to seek new ways to accomplish and refine our mission for the benefit of our members and our industry.
Workforce development is the foundation of MPMA's Strategic Plan, which includes:
- Advocacy and Government Relations: To be the leading voice for Minnesota’s precision manufacturing industry, through our advocacy, to strengthen the skilled workforce.
- Career Pathways and Opportunities: To develop and coordinate integrated and progressive pathway activities within manufacturing for parents, students, and educators from elementary school to post high school.
- Workforce Training (Incumbent Skills): Provide training support for the machinists, emerging leaders, and owners of MPMA member companies.
Academy Purpose
The purpose of this one-year Academy is to assist in skills development for persons
interested in a career in precision machining. It is a highly intense educational program,
where individuals will partner with their employer, a technical college, and self-driven
learning, to expedite their skill level and advance to higher levels.
Orientation
2-4 weeks
Manufacturer Visit with Vision One High Performance Group.
Phase 1 Pre-requisites
2-10 weeks
Goal: to get all trainees to a common starting point when they arrive at school. Introduce
them to the fundamentals for a baseline. Pre-requisites should be driven by the
student, and guided by the mentor.
Timeline: Highly dependent on previous experience of trainee as well as their time to commit.
Phase 2 Introduction
2 months
Phase 3
2 months
These projects will be done to supplement the projects Hennepin Tech will be assigning.
Titans of CNC course-work is self-driven by the student on their own time, but with guidance
Phase 4 Further Development
2 months
This series of training is meant to expand trainees’ knowledge and experience.
Now that the trainee is much more proficient at machining itself, these topics will give an introduction to more advanced
levels in CAD/CAM, 5-axis, and better understanding how a facility is operated. It is a precursor to what a trainee may
need to get to more advanced levels.
Partners in learning:
