Education and Training

Needs Assessment & Program Development Consultation
Full service review of your workforce to determine training action plan.
Online coursework and certification allows student to learn on their own schedule. Provides resources and mentors without wasting time in boring lectures or commuting back and forth.
Customized Training
In-plant training saves travel time, is convenient, and is tailored to your own environment.
Seminars and Courses
Upgrade your workforce in areas ranging from technical applications to management and administration; many courses can be provided at your facility.
Apprentice Training Related Theory Instruction
Apprentice tool & die makers, mold makers, and precision machinists receive industry developed classroom instruction to supplement their on the job training. TMA maintains curriculum, administration, and program quality. All instructors have industry experience.
School of Design
CAD-based, two year, four semester courses in Die Design and Mold Design.
Computer Lab
18-station, state-of-the-art facility for teaching CAD, CAM, design, and programming.
Hands-on Pressroom Training
Available at your site or at TMA’s Pressroom Training Facility in Arlington Heights.
Sales Training & Consulting
Provides selling and relationship building skills.
Workplace Training Grants
Saves member companies up to 50% on in-plant as well as off site training.
National Institute for Metalworking Skills
TMA actively supports benchmarking standards and tools to help members implement a skilled workforce.

