PMA consortium receives $406,000 grant for training workers

Several members joined the PMA Consortium to take advantage of Quick Response Training grant funds from WorkForce Florida Inc. These funds are training new and existing electrical and mechanical workers in an Accelerated Apprenticeship Program for Electric, Instrument, & Automation Techs. The program includes Manufacturing Essentials; Safety, Quality, Manufacturing, Maintenance Industrial Skills Fundamentals; Trade-Specific Skill Training; Advanced standing documentation for current incumbents to meet program requirements; OJT at employer location. Additional members are getting in on the classes being held at varous locations throughout Polk County. Contact PSC Corporate College Cindy Pugh for more information 863-297-1010 x4080 or cpugh@polk.edu.