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Free ManuFirstSC Training Qualifies Participants for Immediate Employment

Jeopardy challenge of the day ― Answer:  An educational opportunity that delivers four manufacturing certifications in one ― a $995 value at no cost to qualified participants.  Question:  What is the ManuFirstSC Pre-Employment Workshop at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ)? 


Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is offering a 70-hour ManuFirstSC certification course beginning May 10 on its Edgefield, Saluda and McCormick campuses, with both in-person and virtual options available. Participants eligible for free tuition must be able to work in the United States and have completed WIN/Workkeys or ASVAB for veterans. 


“ManuFirstSC is a basic manufacturing certification for South Carolinians who are seeking qualification for quick, entry-level employment in the manufacturing sector,â€� said Trish Buis, Continuing Education training coordinator at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. “This program teaches basic production and quality concepts, as well as job readiness soft skills.â€�


The four certifications delivered with this course are:


•    ManuFirstSC
•    Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
•    Forklift Driving and Safety
•    MSSC:  Safety Certification, including OSHA 10

Three manufacturing partners ― Plastic Products of the South, Trantech Radiator Products Inc. and USFibers ― will guarantee interviews to successful ManuFirstSC completers and will recognize the training as equivalent to one year of work experience. 
For further details, contact Buis at 864-941-8420 or [email protected], or visit www.ptc.edu/manufirst. 


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