Hickory – Catawba Valley Community College’s Workforce Development Innovation Center will offer the following occupational training courses in May and June. To register, call 828-327-7000, ext. 4294.

Manual Machining
Hands on manual machining instruction will be taught in surface finishing, lathe, mill and surface grinder operation and heat treatment.
Mondays & Wednesdays May 30 – July 25, 4-7pm, CVCC Main Campus, VSL 216, $1,000.

Intro to CAD/CAM
This course introduces CAD/CAM. Emphasis is placed on transferring part geometry from CAD to CAM for the development of a CNC-ready program. Upon completion, students should be able to use CAD/CAM software to produce a CNC program.
Thursdays May 31-July 19, 8-2pm, CVCC Main Campus, VSL Room 216, $125.

Management Principles
This leadership program is designed for mid-level and senior managers, providing them with the tools to lead high performance teams. The focus is on addressing leadership competencies through case studies, engaging discussion and exercises. This class is a “must” for managers to develop the skills to advance their career.
Wednesdays June 13-Aug. 1, 8:30am-1pm, CVCC Corporate Development Center, Room 109A, $600 + $150 for materials.