Join us for a four-hour interactive workshop where business owners and marketers roll up their sleeves and rethink their digital game plan. Whether you’re boosting posts or building campaigns, you’ll leave with a clearer strategy, stronger tools, and the confidence to grow your reach.

Friday, October 10
ALIC @ Bessemer
12-4pm

Facilitators: Alison Gerlach (Marketing Strategist, Branding Evangelist) & Jeff Lizik (Digital Marketing & Design Expert, CEO Redshift)

Explore the fundamentals of 3D modeling using SolidWorks, including part design, assemblies, and basic engineering drawings. Students gain hands-on experience with parametric modeling and design intent.

Next Cohort Dates TBD

This course is designed to equip students with foundational knowledge of essential mathematical concepts used in manufacturing, including basic geometry, basic algebra, order of operations, and computation of fractions and decimals. Students will also learn how these concepts apply to measurement, machining, and design in a manufacturing environment.

Next Cohort Dates TBD 

This course provides a foundational overview of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) used in industrial automation. Students will learn about PLC hardware components, basic programming concepts using ladder logic, input/output configuration, and troubleshooting techniques. Hands-on exercises focus on designing, programming, and testing simple control systems to develop essential skills for manufacturing and process automation.

September 8 – October 1, 2025
Mondays and Wednesdays
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

This course develops the ability to interpret manufacturing blueprints to ensure accurate part production, inspection, and quality control in machining and fabrication settings. Students will learn to read technical drawings, identify symbols and views, and understand dimensional specifications and tolerances critical to part function and inspection. Emphasis is placed on real-world applications in machining, fabrication, and quality control environments.

September 9 – September 18, 2025
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Discover the principles of 3D printing, materials, and applications in the manufacturing industry. This half-day, introductory course is designed for anyone curious about how 3D printing works and how it’s applied in real-world manufacturing. Participants will explore fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology and gain a high-level understanding of print design, file preparation, and the economics of printing from concept to creation. Students will also prepare, slice, and kick off their own small print projects using state-of-the-art Markforged printers. With live demonstrations, expert tips, and take-home prints, this seminar offers an accessible entry point into the world of additive manufacturing.

Friday, September 12, 2025
12:00 pm – 4:30pm

Learn the basics of CNC programming using Mastercam, including 2D geometry creation, toolpath generation, and code post-processing. Ideal for beginners looking to develop foundational skills.

September 23 – October 16, 2025
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm