Cerritos College

NORWALK, Calif. - July 27, 2009 - An Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing program for displaced manufacturing workers, hosted by the Cerritos College Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT) graduated ten students on Thursday, July 23.

The program was a free 40-hour training designed to provide displaced manufacturing workers with an overview on the continuous improvement process and to develop an understanding of the advanced manufacturing workplace environment.

The program was developed in partner with the El Camino, San Bernardino and North Orange County Community College District CACTs.

“The program’s purpose was to provide additional skills to the students and increase their employability,” said Norma Alvarado, director of CACT at North Orange County Community College District.

The class was held three times a week for three weeks from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. Funds and curriculum were provided by an Economic and Workforce Development grant.

The program has been offered at various company sites for their employees and this was the first time it specifically targeted unemployed manufacturing workers at a college campus.

Each student was presented with the certificate of completion by the instructor Servando Gereau, and celebrated their program completion with lunch featuring international cuisine.