Congratulations to the recent graduates of the Nashua Community College (NCC) Precision Manufacturing Boot Camp!
This intensive 10-week program, funded by the U.S. Navy and designed in partnership with SENEDIA (the Alliance for Defense Tech, Talent, and Innovation), has equipped these individuals with advanced skills for careers in precision manufacturing supporting the submarine industrial base.
In Spring 2024, representatives from NCC, SENEDIA, and MY-TURN, Inc. came together to celebrate the graduates’ achievements at a special NH Signing Day event. It was one of those rare days that exceeded all expectations in the best way possible.
A Free, Navy-Funded Path into Precision Manufacturing
This free, U.S. Navy-funded Precision Manufacturing Boot Camp runs through NCC’s Workforce Solutions Department. The comprehensive curriculum covers everything from the basics of manual machining to mastering software such as Mastercam and SolidWorks, as well as G&M coding for CNC programming. Students undergo rigorous training in CNC mill and lathe setup, operation, and programming.
For 10 intensive weeks, the graduates dedicated themselves fully, rearranging their daily lives to accommodate 8 hours of hands-on learning and skills development each day. They emerged armed with the highly sought-after expertise to build careers at leading manufacturing companies supporting national defense — including submarine production.
More Than Technical Training
More than just technical training, the boot camp embodies the ethos that “the work we do matters.” Just as GSM-manufactured parts help sailors to Breathe, Listen, and Communicate undersea, this program gives participants a rare chance to pause, breathe, and listen to their inner voices about goals — and learn to communicate their value to future employers.
The graduates, from diverse backgrounds, boldly chose to pursue precision manufacturing. Their dedication and passion prepared them to become skilled machinists who support companies committed to our national security, such as GSM.
A Model for Industry-Academia Partnership
Program leaders thanked the boot camp’s many supporters, including the leadership of NCC, the Community College System of New Hampshire, New Hampshire’s Congressional delegation, and all those involved organizations and individuals who made NH Signing Day such a resounding success.
This Precision Manufacturing Boot Camp exemplifies the power of industry-academia partnerships in developing a talented workforce ready to tackle modern manufacturing challenges — especially supporting the crucial submarine industrial base. As the graduates launch their new careers, there is great anticipation for where their journeys will lead in strengthening America’s defense capabilities through their skills.
Interested in the next cohort? Sign up for the next class at NCC.