Credential(s) Offered
Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
We prepare students to succeed wherever they go. We offer a 12-week class that teaches you a wide range of sewing techniques, using a variety of machines and materials, leading to skills that allow you to apply to work at any local textile manufacturers. After the completion of our 260+ hours of training you will be able to operate several different industrial sewing machines. Skills covered include:
- Operating several different kinds of industrial sewing machines
- Threading, tension, and troubleshooting on the most commonly used machines
- Pattern reading, pattern making, and fabric cutting
- Projects designed around the products made by local manufacturers
- Efficient production sewing techniques
Employment and Workplace Skills
- Resume writing
- Creating a sewing sample portfolio
- Interview preparation
- Communication and navigating the American workplace
- Teamwork, problem-solving, and working together on the shop floor
- Employment and Workplace Skills
Job Fairs and Job Placement
- Local employers are invited to our classroom to attend a job fair to meet students, view student portfolios, and talk about opportunities at their companies
- Employers interested in attending our job fairs are encouraged to
Our program is tailored to the materials and techniques used by local manufacturers. Upon completion, participants are given a certificate and introduced to hiring agents from local textile manufacturers.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
12
Hours
260
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
90 Bridge Street, Suite 301, Westbrook, Maine
Local WIB
4 - Coastal Counties Local Area 4
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Unknown
Refund Policy
Not applicable.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
Yes
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$4,950.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$4,950.00
Registration Fee
$50.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$250.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$5,250.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$5,250.00
