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TMA Manufacturing Education & Training Calendar


July 7 - July 28
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm   | Mondays | TMA

Emerging Leaders: Leading Without a Title in Spanish
The Emerging Leaders Learning Journey helps your next generation of leaders prepare for their next career step within your business. It helps the individuals in your leadership pipeline build the confidence and capability for one of the most critical career shifts…becoming a people-leader.
$950.00
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July 8 - August 28
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm   | Tuesdays & Thursdays | TMA

Swiss CNC Level 2
This hands-on, project-based 48-hour course will focus on more advanced concepts related to Swiss-type machining. Content includes complete part processing, proving out programs, maintains a productive setup, and more.
$1,800.00
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Sessions available:

9/30/25- 11/20/25
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm  | Tuesdays & Thursdays| TMA
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July 9 - July 30
8:30 am - 12:30 pm   | Wednesdays | TMA

Tools for Front-Line Supervisors
Tools for Frontline Supervisors is a hands-on, forward-thinking, forward-doing learning experience that equips people-leaders with the capability and confidence to be more effective in leading themselves, leading others, and leading the business.
$950.00
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July 15 - August 21
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm   | Tuesdays & Thursdays | TMA

Mastercam Basics
This hands-on course is designed for process engineers ready to begin programming in Mastercam. Through weekly projects and guided instruction, participants will learn how to build clean, accurate toolpaths and programs for common machining operations, essential skills for planning and optimizing manufacturing processes
$1,200.00
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July 19 - July 26
8:00 am - 4:00 pm   | Saturdays | TMA

Blueprint Reading
This 16-hour introductory program explains the importance of engineering drawings in manufacturing, and thoroughly describes how drawings are portrayed and information communicated. Those who should attend include all production, inspection, sales, purchasing, drafting, engineering, and quality personnel who are responsible for interpreting and/or manufacturing from engineering drawings.
$750.00
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Sessions available:
10/18/25 - 10/25/25 (Spanish)
8:00 am - 4:00 pm  | Saturdays | TMA
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11/8/25 - 11/15/25 
8:00 am - 4:00 pm  | Saturdays | TMA
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July 21
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm   | Monday | TMA

Forklift Safety 'Train the Trainer'
This ‘Train the Trainer’ program will help clarify OSHA regulations covering forklift safety and operation. Participants will leave the session equipped with the knowledge and resources to train their forklift operators.
$300.00
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Sessions available:

11/10/25
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm  | Monday | TMA
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July 22- July 24
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm   | Tuesday & Thursday | TMA

Microsoft Excel-Level 2 Intermediate Course
This course will teach intermediate techniques allowing students to become more confident in their abilities to effectively create summaries and reports for a variety of purposes. Students will add multiple formulas, tools and techniques to their toolbox which will provide more options and flexibility when building reports and summarizing data.
$300.00
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August 2 - August 16
8:00 am - 3:00 pm   | Saturdays| TMA

Comprehensive GD&T
This course will teach intermediate techniques allowing students to become more confident in their abilities to effectively create summaries and reports for a variety of purposes. Students will add multiple formulas, tools and techniques to their toolbox which will provide more options and flexibility when building reports and summarizing data.
$850.00
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Sessions available:

12/6/25 - 12/20/25
8:00 am - 3:00 pm  | Saturdays | TMA
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August 6 - August 7
8:00 am - 4:00 pm   | Wednesday & Thursday | GennFlex, Inc. 

Robotics Welding Basics
This hands-on course prepares participants to confidently operate, program, and troubleshoot Yaskawa robotic welding cells integrated with Fronius TPSi power sources. Through practical lab work and real-world scenarios, learners will gain experience in robotic control, GMAW synergic welding (LSC/PMC), and system optimization. Participants will learn to configure welding parameters using the Yaskawa pendant, manage User Files, apply INFORM language for job programming, and fine-tune Fronius settings for improved weld quality and consistency.
$1,000.00
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October 7 -  October 9
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm   | Tuesday & Thursday| TMA

Essentials for New Trainers: Tools, Techniques & Confidence
Skilled trainers are essential to the success of new employees and the overall progress of an organization. Often chosen for their deep experience and technical expertise, trainers are expected to pass on not only what they know, but how they do it—clearly, patiently, and effectively. But being good at a job doesn’t always translate to being good at teaching it. Training others is a specialized skill in itself, requiring time, empathy, and thoughtful communication. This interactive class is designed to support trainers by providing practical tools, strategies, and insights to help them train with confidence and impact. Whether you’re a seasoned expert stepping into a training role or someone looking to refine your instructional approach, this course helps bridge the gap between doing the work and teaching it well.
$350.00
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October 16 -  October 17
8:00 am - 4:00 pm   | Thursday & Friday| TMA

Internal Auditing: ISO 9001
This workshop focuses on establishing and integrating an effective internal auditing process and initiative, with a significant emphasis on understanding and utilizing practical auditing techniques. As part of this seminar, the new ISO 9001:2015 Standard will be reviewed and evaluated, in order to fully understand the impact of the requirements and how they will affect the internal audit process. It addresses interpreting the requirements and ensuring system compliance, as well as ensuring maximum value added to your organization.
$800.00
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