Fletcher Technical Community College is offering a FREE six week, machine tool technology class. Classes start on: January 19th and March 9th. The fast start non-credit course is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm for six weeks.

The course includes basic safety, precision tools and measurements, blueprint reading, basic machine shop skills, applied math, and operation of CNC machining and turning centers. Space is limited and registration is required.

To register for the class or for more information, please contact Fletcher’s Machine Tool Technology Instructor, Mr. Chris Aysen at 985-858-5727.

The Free Class is made possible through a Board of Regents Enhancement Grant for 2-Year Institutions. The grant, “Machining: Shaping the Future of the Louisiana Bayou Region”, incorporates an industry-designed training course for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machining. The machine tool technology grant is one of the three enhancement grants Fletcher received from the Board of Regents totaling $196,484.