M.O.S.T. is a pilot program launched in the six (6) New England states to address the advanced machine shops’ critical need for qualified operators. The unique Fast Track training process is designed to produce machine operators for employment in the advanced machine shop market

The program has worked with over 50 New England companies and will assist you in hiring new specially trained, skilled workers.  Additionally, we will train your existing work force to improve manufacturing skills essential to employee satisfaction and long term employee retention.

91% of candidates graduate. And 2/3 of those graduates are placed.  The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and coordinated through the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.  There is no cost to participate in this program.  Click here to read the fact sheet.

Phase 1: New Hire “Fast Track” Training of “Non-traditional” Workers:

New Hire Training Curriculum (80 hours)

• Shop math
• Drawing interpretation & blueprint reading
• Mechanical measurment & quality control
• CNC milling technology with hands-on training
• CNC turning technology with hands-on training
• Basic CNC programming & machine operation

Phase 2: On The Job Training120

8-week mentor-based customized “hands-on”

• M.O.S.T. utilizes a state-of-the-art mobile training unit that has the following benefits:
• Portability and flexibility
• Training cost effectiveness
• Facilitates on-demand logistics
• Program outreach (sends the message that manufacturing matters and we are doing something about it)