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Start Your Career in Advanced Manufacturing
Graduates of our CNC training courses succeed in receiving employment within the industrial and manufacturing fields. Positions typically include CNC machine operator, CNC machine setup, CNC machine programmer and other high-demand, high-paying jobs in advanced manufacturing.
New courses enrolling monthly.
General Admission Requirements
Our programs are designed for first-time job seekers who have little or no previous manufacturing experience. These courses will assist manual machinists in learning the modernized tool - the CNC machine, and hone the skills of current CNC operators who would like to advance their skills in computerized numerical control technology.
The applicant should be a high school graduate, or equivalent, and have basic writing, math and English conversational skills.
Veteran Benefits
Symbol is approved and certified by the State of Illinois and the Veterans Administration to register veterans. If you are a veteran and would like to register for benefits, please contact us.
We accept the following:
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Post 9/11 GI Bill
- VRAP Educational Benefits
Financial Assistance
Grants Available
Grants and scholarships are available for qualified individuals and companies. For more information about grants, payment plan options and special financing, please contact us.
Symbol is a WIOA Approved Training Provider
Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) grants are financial awards provided to low-income and unemployed individuals for education and training purposes. Applicants can access this program by contacting Symbol directly. This grant will pay for 100% of your tuition at Symbol. The money you receive does NOT have to be paid back.
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