County Offers Free Certified Production Technician Training

Press release from the Washington County Office of Administration:

April 23, 2021

Washington County is offering free training to anyone interested in obtaining a Certified Production Technician (CPT) manufacturing certification.

The free eight-week online training and independent learning classes begin June 7 and go through Aug. 6.

This program is specifically designed for those looking to develop foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes and production, skill development, and hands-on experience on safety, maintenance, logistics, blueprint reading, and lean manufacturing principles. Participants will have the opportunity to test for nationally-recognized CPT certification, and pursue employment with manufacturing companies such as Intek Plastics, Renewal by Andersen, and more.

For more information, contact Cory Sindt at 612-449-4221.

The Certified Production Technician training is a collaboration between Century College, ACCESS Program of South Washington County Schools, Intek Plastics, Renewal by Andersen, and the Washington County CareerForce Center.

This press release was produced by the Washington County Office of Administration. The views expressed here are the author's own.