Education and Training

Joining TMA, Joining Tooling and manufacturing Association
Needs Assessment & Program Development Consultation

Full service review of your workforce to determine training action plan.

e-Learning

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.