• Mondays and Thursdays – any time after mid-morning
• Based on feedback, looking at 1. Machine Set-Up and 2. Measurement/Inspection to start with
• Any other suggestions on this?

• NTC Marketing are working on refreshing our marketing materials
• Already in contact with a few industry people based on previous committee discussions
• Planning ‘Day in the Life’ features of machinists
• Working to increase social media focus on machining; highlighting the ‘cool factor’, visuals, modern working environments and technology
• Looking at a name change for marketing purposes. Some options include:
  • One Year Program:
    • Machine Operator
    • Precision Machining
  • Two Year Program:
    • Computer Aided Machinist
    • CNC Machinist
    • Computer Aided Machining Technology

Any other suggestions by the committee?

The one-semester diploma will remain ‘Basic Machining’

• Good support from the committee when asked (eight responded positively)
• What do we mean by ‘sponsorship’?
• Some different options:
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Apprenticeship-Like
  • Part-Time Employment / Full-Time Student
  • Part-Time Student / Full-Time Employment

What would seem the best sort of option(s) for our industry partners?  We want to encourage as many students as possible for Fall 2026.

• Any feedback from industry on how things are going with your businesses?

• Updates since our last meeting – Joe
• Thank you all again for all your help!

• Next Meeting Details:   TBC – Fall 2026