Carroll County Manufacturing and Machine Technology Program Receives State's First Accreditation

The Carroll County Career and Technology Center's unique machinery program has received accreditation, making it the first secondary program in the state of Maryland to complete the National Institute for Metalworking Skills accreditation process. 

The Manufacturing and Machine Technology Program at the Carroll County Career and Technology Center provides instruction for students in the setup and operation of industrial-type metalworking machinery. 

Beginning in March 2009, the accreditation process consisted of an on-site audit and evaluation of the program. The evaluation team inspected all aspects of the program including administrative support, curriculum, student progress, instructor qualifications, and safety of the program.

The team then voted unanimously for the accreditation of the program, certifying that it aligns with industry needs and effectively prepares students for careers in the metalworking industry.     

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills, formed in 1995, aims to strengthen American manufacturing by building a globally competitive metalworking industry. NIMS is accredited by the American National Standards Institute and works to set skills standards for the industry, certify individual skills against the standards, and accredit training programs that meet the NIMS quality requirements.     

To learn more about the Career and Technology Center and their programs, visit their website here.