West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Economic Development division is introducing a free Maintenance Technician Training Program in partnership with Georgia Power. The program will equip participants with practical, electrical, and mechanical maintenance skills for today’s manufacturing environments.
The program will begin with orientation on August 26 at 3 p.m. at WGTC’s Regional Workforce Training Center (RWTC) in LaGrange. Participants will then complete online modules focused on electrical and mechanical maintenance skills, including workplace safety, electrical fundamentals, tools and components, measurement, applied math, mechanical tools, rigging and lifting, and power transmission.
Following the online coursework, participants will transition to hands-on lab training at the RWTC. During the lab portion, students will gain practical experience about electrical and mechanical lab work such as using diagnostic tools, installing and testing electrical components, and working with rigging and lifting equipment, belts, pulleys, bearings, couplings, lubrication, and fluid systems.
Students who successfully complete the program requirements will have the opportunity to interview with participating manufacturers including Milliken, Interface, Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain, Inc., Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, and Miniat. These employers are committed to providing opportunities to program graduates. Employee interviews be held November 23-25.
“The Maintenance Technician Training Program has been developed to provide individuals seeking to enhance their careers with high-demand skills that are required in modern manufacturing,” said Steve Cromer, vice president of economic development for WGTC. “This will be an amazing opportunity for West Georgia Technical College to connect employers with individuals who complete the program with newfound knowledge and proven skills.”
A high school diploma or GED is required to participate. To register, visit the website. For more information about the program, please contact Steve Cromer at [email protected].
Author: Douglas Salter
