Dear editor:
National Park College has a program sponsored the U.S. Labor Department that is two enrollment students short of being able to start a fast-track program for Computer Numeric Controller (CNC) Machining Technology. This is a hands-on training in Machining Fundamentals, CNC Milling: Setup and Operation, CNC Programing and CNC Lathe. The vast majority of the funding is paid for by the U.S. Labor Department with the classes costing a token $250 registration fee. The classes are conducted in eight sessions, 40 hours each in an off campus, well-equipped shop setting on west Albert Pike.
CNC is in a labor shortage and will be in high demand for high-paying, indoor work for years to come.
If you are a recent high school graduate and can't find a decent paying job or are a parent or grandparent of one, this is your chance to sponsor and give a leg up for them. It can also be a chance for companies with these needs for tax-free write off sponsorships for suitable employees.
This is a very worthwhile community information subject that should be conveyed in the interest of community betterment and providing needed public information that many may not be aware of.
Robert Twiss
Hot Springs
Editorial on 02/24/2018