New Hampshire Manufacturing Alliance

MANUFACTURING ACADEMY:
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERIES

  • October 27, 2026
  • Auburn, NH
  • 9:00AM - 4:00PM
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Invest in the Workforce You Already Have

The Manufacturing Academy Workforce Development Series, presented by IPSUMM in partnership with the New Hampshire Manufacturing Alliance, provides practical, hands-on training designed to help New England manufacturers build the technical skills they need within their existing workforce.

Whether you’re a company onboarding new employees, cross-training your team, or developing employees for more advanced technical roles, the Manufacturing Academy offers a clear training pathway that can grow with your workforce. This course is also designed for those interested in a new career in manufacturing. Courses are led by experienced manufacturing professionals who understand today’s equipment, processes, and shop floor challenges. Training is organized into three progressive tracks: Manufacturing Technology Foundations, Controls Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

Build Skills That Support Your Operation

The Manufacturing Academy can help manufacturers:

  • Build stronger foundations for new and inexperienced employees
  • Cross-train employees to strengthen flexibility and reduce workforce risk
  • Develop technical skills in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, controls, PLCs, automation, robotics, vision systems, and more
  • Invest in employee development and retention
  • Create training pathways that support employees as their skills and responsibilities grow

With courses ranging from introductory manufacturing fundamentals to advanced automation technologies, companies can choose the training that best fits their workforce today and continue building from there.

Track 1: Manufacturing Technology Fundamentals - October 27, 2026

Course Description:

Entry-level course building a working vocabulary of manufacturing, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic fundamentals.

Program Content:

  • Manufacturing Technology Overview
    • Learn how products are made, what processes are used, and the roles that people and machines play across the industry
    • Build a working vocabulary of modern manufacturing through shop-floor tours, live demonstrations, and interactive exercises
  • Electrical Fundamentals
    • Learn how Voltage, Current, and Resistance relate to each other, and how that relationship keeps you safe
    • Hands-on Snap Circuit building
  • Machine Mechanical Fundamentals
    • Learn about the mechanical fundamentals behind the machines you’ll see in manufacturing
  • Pneumatic Fundamentals
    • Learn how compressed air is generated, controlled, and used to power cylinders and valves
    • Hands-on work with pneumatic demonstration kits

Ready to Upskill Your Workforce?

Invest in the people you already have and build the skills your organization needs for what’s next. Explore upcoming Manufacturing Academy courses and register today.