The City of Chattanooga’s Office of Workforce Development and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga have partnered to offer Chattanooga residents a comprehensive training program in manufacturing.
Under the leadership of Mayor Andy Berke, the City is committed to enhancing an economic and workforce development environment where manufacturers can thrive and residents can connect to local economic upward mobility career opportunities in manufacturing.
The Manufacturer’s Excellence Program (MEP) was created by the Office of Workforce Development and the UTC Center for Professional Education within this vision for the Chattanooga community.
Participants of the program will be introduced to the foundations of manufacturing processes and production and an overview of the essential skills required to become a successful manufacturing team member. Upon completion of the MEP, participants will have direct opportunities for employment with major manufacturing corporations in the Chattanooga area.
The 30-hour training program will launch its first cohort on September 21-25, 2020 on UTC campus. With limited spots available, the Office of Workforce Development and UTC will host a second cohort in October of 2020. Chattanooga area residents interested in participating in the Manufacturer’s Excellence Program are urged to contact the City Office of Workforce Development through their website at connect.chattanooga.gov/workforce-development.
