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TMA Manufacturing Education & Training Calendar

June 1 - June 22  
8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Wednesdays | Prater Industries: 2 Sammons Ct. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Tools for Front-Line Supervisors SOUTH
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. The relationship an employee has at work, specifically, with their immediate supervisor, is the most significant relationship they have, including family. Every day, your employees make a choice to give you their time. And not just in exchange for a paycheck. When they go home, and someone asks “So, how was your day?” their answer is shaped by the experiences they have at work and with the people they work with… especially their immediate supervisor.​
$600.00
​REGISTER HERE​​​

June 6 - July 28 (No Class July 4th)    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Mondays & Wednesdays | TMA
Introduction to Swiss
This course will teach the basics of Swiss-type CNC machining, focusing on the principles of Swiss type machining. 
$1,100.00
​REGISTER HERE​​​

June 7 - June 9 
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Tuesday & Thursday | TMA
Train the Mentor
Quality mentors positively impact the training outcomes of new employees and, therefore, help an organization achieve progress. Individuals often are selected to serve as mentors because they are among the most experienced workers on the floor. Additionally, they have extensive knowledge about the ins and outs of a job. Imparting that experience and knowledge onto others is a whole other skill requiring patience, empathy, time, and more. This interactive class is designed to offer mentors the tools and resources they need to effectively and sustainably train skilled workers, including apprentices. 
$225.00
​REGISTER HERE​​​

June 14 - October 4
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Tuesdays & Thursdays | TMA
CNC Level 1
This course combines theory and hands-on training in set-up, operation, and programming of a CNC mill and CNC lathe. Emphasis is placed upon developing safe work habits to operate CNC machines. After successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate skills in programming, set-up, and operation, and manufacture small parts using a CNC lathe and mill. The course features a specialized curriculum with new part drawings.
$3,499.00
​REGISTER HERE​​​

July 18 - August 10   
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Mondays & Wednesdays | TMA
Industrial Math
In order to gain entrance into TMA’s Related Theory Apprentice Training (RTAT) program all students are required to successfully complete entrance exams with a passing grade. For students who don’t score well on the math portion of the exam, TMA has created a new course that is designed to prepare students for first year. Industrial Math I (Course 100) was designed for individuals who did not obtain a satisfactory score on the math assessment of the entrance exam. Covering a wide range of mathematical concepts, the course is designed to bring students up to speed on their math skills. There are no prerequisite for this course. Anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of math are welcome to attend. 
$200.00
​REGISTER HERE​​​

August 1 - September 12 (No Class September 5th) 
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Mondays & Wednesdays | TMA
Introduction to Swiss
This course will teach the basics of Swiss-type CNC machining, focusing on the principles of Swiss type machining. 
$1,100.00 
​REGISTER HERE​​​

August 6 - August 20 
8:00 am - 3:00 pm | Wednesdays | TMA
Spanish Comprehensive GD&T
The main goal of this course is to bring all participants to an operational level of understanding of all GD&T concepts, applications, and inspection. This course is a thorough introduction for those with a little to moderate level of experience with GD&T, as well as those who wish to advance their understanding of an application to an advanced level. The course will focus on actual industry drawings utilizing GD&T concepts.
$750.00
​REGISTER HERE​​​

August 8 - August 29 
8:00 am - 12:30 pm | Mondays | TMA
Emerging Leaders
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 he most critical career shifts…becoming a people-leader. Over the course of four weekly 4-hour sessions, participants focus on what it means to be a leader, communicating more effectively, collaboration, building trust, managing time more effectively and efficiently and managing conflict.
$500.00
​REGISTER HERE​​​

August 10 - August 24
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Wednesdays | TMA
Quality Control Bootcamp
This Quality Control Bootcamp includes three core class topics including the basics of Blueprint Reading, Hands on Metrology, and an introduction to the relevant quality paperwork (Control Plan, PAPP PFMEA, Process flow diagram) 
$450.00
REGISTER HERE​​​

August 10 - August 31 
8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Wednesdays | TMA
Tools for Front-Line Supervisors
The relationship an employee has at work, specifically, with their immediate supervisor, is the most significant relationship they have, including family. Every day, your employees make a choice to give you their time. And not just in exchange for a paycheck. When they go home, and someone asks “So, how was your day?” their answer is shaped by the experiences they have at work and with the people they work with… especially their immediate supervisor. 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.
$600.00
REGISTER HERE​​​

​​August 13 - August 20
8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Saturdays | Prater Industries, 2 Sammons Ct. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Blueprint Reading SOUTH
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.
$550.00
​REGISTER HERE

​​August 18 - August 19
8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Thursday & Friday | TMA
Internal Auditing
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.
$650.00
​REGISTER HERE

September 7 - April 12
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Mondays & Wednesdays | Online LIVE & In-person at TMA
Related Theory Apprenticeship Training Year 1 M/W
The first year courses are the cornerstone of the Apprentice Program and cover industrial math, industrial print reading, and the basics of machine shop theory. There was much success in how TMA launched online learning using the learning management system, Canvas. To build on this TMA’s Related Theory Apprentice Training will be offered this year in a blended style. Each class within the program will have a minimum requirement to meet in-person at least 25% of the time. Please note, this is dependent on social distancing and any other mandates that may be put in place due to the pandemic. If needed, class may be forced to meet 100% online. The ratio of online to in-person will be dependent on the year and track of the program; Year 1 classes will meet 75% online and 25% in-person. This is subject to change. Class schedules will be released in August so students will know ahead of time when they will be meeting online or in-person for class. Please note in the event of a possible snow/cold day, the instructor may choose to hold class online LIVE.
$2,050.00
REGISTER HERE

September 8 - April 13
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Tuesdays & Thursdays | Online LIVE & In-person at TMA
Related Theory Apprenticeship Training Year 1 T/TH
The first year courses are the cornerstone of the Apprentice Program and cover industrial math, industrial print reading, and the basics of machine shop theory. There was much success in how TMA launched online learning using the learning management system, Canvas. To build on this TMA’s Related Theory Apprentice Training will be offered this year in a blended style. Each class within the program will have a minimum requirement to meet in-person at least 25% of the time. Please note, this is dependent on social distancing and any other mandates that may be put in place due to the pandemic. If needed, class may be forced to meet 100% online. The ratio of online to in-person will be dependent on the year and track of the program; Year 1 classes will meet 75% online and 25% in-person. This is subject to change. Class schedules will be released in August so students will know ahead of time when they will be meeting online or in-person for class. Please note in the event of a possible snow/cold day, the instructor may choose to hold class online LIVE.
$2,050.00
REGISTER HERE

​​September 10 - September 24
8:00 am - 3:00 pm | Saturdays | Prater Industries, 2 Sammons Ct. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Comprehensive GD&T SOUTH
The main goal of this course is to bring all participants to an operational level of understanding of all GD&T concepts, applications, and inspection. This course is a thorough introduction for those with a little to moderate level of experience with GD&T, as well as those who wish to advance their understanding of an application to an advanced level. The course will focus on actual industry drawings utilizing GD&T concepts.
$750.00
​REGISTER HERE

September 15 
9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Thursday | TMA
Compensation & Total Rewards Check-Up
The main goal of this course is to bring all participants to an operational level of understanding of all GD&T concepts, applications, and inspection. This course is a thorough introduction for those with a little to moderate level of experience with GD&T, as well as those who wish to advance their understanding of an application to an advanced level. The course will focus on actual industry drawings utilizing GD&T concepts.
$175.00
​REGISTER HERE

September 19
1:00 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.
$250.00
​REGISTER HERE

September 20 - September 21
8:30 am - 4:30 pm | Tuesday & Wednesday | TMA
Lean Overview for Leaders
This program is designed to familiarize your team with core Lean principles and techniques, and to help them understand how culture and tools work together to support your company’s continuous improvement (CI) effort. Shape the thinking of your team and be sure they take the right approach for your company’s unique situation. This workshop combines classroom discussion, hand-on exercises, and an overview of the tools and techniques for implementing Lean successfully in your company. 
$750.00
REGISTER HERE

September 20 - November 10  
9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Tuesdays & Thursdays | TMA
Intermediate Swiss DAYTIME
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.​
$1,650.00
​REGISTER HERE​​​

September 29 - September 30  
Thursday | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm & Friday | 8:00am - 12:00pm | TMA
OSHA 10-Hour Safety Training
This General Industry 10-hour course is designed to provide a good general base of safety knowledge that participants can bring back to their facility. Students who complete this course will receive OSHA certificates.​
$400.00
​REGISTER HERE​​​

October 1 - October 8
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.
$650.00
​REGISTER HERE

October 3 - October 24
8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Mondays | TMA
Emerging Leaders
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 he most critical career shifts…becoming a people-leader. Over the course of four weekly 4-hour sessions, participants focus on what it means to be a leader, communicating more effectively, collaboration, building trust, managing time more effectively and efficiently and managing conflict.
$500.00
​REGISTER HERE

October 3 - November 28 (No Class November 23)   
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Mondays & Wednesdays | TMA
Intermediate Swiss CNC
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.
$1,650.00
​REGISTER HERE

October 5
8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Wednesday | TMA
Managing Within the Law
Many companies believe that employment laws like FMLA and regulations from entities like the EEOC are the responsibility of HR. While that is true, it’s only a half-truth. By the time an issue linked to any aspect of employment law makes its way to HR, it’s often too late. While everyone in a company should behave within the law, the spotlight shines even brighter on those with direct people responsibility. Managing Within the Law equips your people-leaders with the awareness and understanding that they are responsible for creating, maintaining and managing a diverse, equitable, inclusive, harassment-free, discrimination-free work environment. Not because the law requires it, because it’s what every employee is entitled to at work.
$350.00
REGISTER HERE

October 15 - October 29
8:00 am - 3:00 pm | Saturdays | TMA
Comprehensive GD&T
The main goal of this course is to bring all participants to an operational level of understanding of all GD&T concepts, applications, and inspection. This course is a thorough introduction for those with a little to moderate level of experience with GD&T, as well as those who wish to advance their understanding of an application to an advanced level. The course will focus on actual industry drawings utilizing GD&T concepts.
$750.00
REGISTER HERE

October 19 
8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Wednesday | TMA
Managing Performance
Explore the supervisor/manager role in managing performance. Understand the difference of managing performance and managing improvement, and when to use each approach. Practice having the conversations around performance that are sometimes challenging and learn techniques to engage employees in effective and meaningful dialog about performance – both at formal review time, and throughout the year. Managing performance can and should be a daily part of a leader’s role at your company – this course will help your managers be best prepared to be strong people leaders and drive strong performance within their team.
$350.00
REGISTER HERE

October 26 - November 16 
8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Wednesdays | TMA
Tools for Front-Line Supervisors
The relationship an employee has at work, specifically, with their immediate supervisor, is the most significant relationship they have, including family. Every day, your employees make a choice to give you their time. And not just in exchange for a paycheck. When they go home, and someone asks “So, how was your day?” their answer is shaped by the experiences they have at work and with the people they work with… especially their immediate supervisor. Over the course of four weekly 4-hour sessions focusing on communication, collaboration, delegation, trust, conflict, time management, coaching, feedback, decision-making, risk-taking and problem-solving, participants learn and apply skills to improve their overall effectiveness.
$600.00
REGISTER HERE

November 2 - November 16 
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Wednesdays | TMA
Quality Control Bootcamp
This Quality Control Bootcamp includes three core class topics including the basics of Blueprint Reading, Hands on Metrology, and an introduction to the relevant quality paperwork (Control Plan, PAPP PFMEA, Process flow diagram) 
$450.00
REGISTER HERE

November 2 - December 15  (No Class November 23)
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Wednesdays & Thursdays | TMA
Introduction to CAD
This course will focus on learning how to use drawings to model 3D parts. In addition to creating assembly views and Bill of Materials (BOM) they will learn how to create, modify, and manipulate part geometry. The course will also cover assemblies and drawings to bring multiple parts together into one assembly. The software used in this class will be Solidworks.
$1,500.00
​REGISTER HERE​​​

November 15 - November 17 
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Tuesday & Thursday | TMA
Train the Mentor
Quality mentors positively impact the training outcomes of new employees and, therefore, help an organization achieve progress. Individuals often are selected to serve as mentors because they are among the most experienced workers on the floor. Additionally, they have extensive knowledge about the ins and outs of a job. Imparting that experience and knowledge onto others is a whole other skill requiring patience, empathy, time, and more. This interactive class is designed to offer mentors the tools and resources they need to effectively and sustainably train skilled workers, including apprentices. 
$225.00
​REGISTER HERE​​​

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