Our Education Partners
Education Partners are vital allies in our mission to strengthen the manufacturing workforce. These institutions and training providers offer programs that help develop the next generation of skilled machinists, technicians, and engineers. Through collaboration, we promote career pathways, apprenticeships, and hands-on learning that prepare students for real-world success in precision manufacturing.
Together, we’re closing the skills gap and building a stronger future for the North Texas manufacturing community.
NTMA-U: Online Training for Manufacturers
NTMA-U is a free, online educational platform available to our members to help upskill current employees. It offers flexible, self-paced coursework covering key topics in machining, blueprint reading, safety, and more. NTMA-U is also federally approved for registered apprenticeship programs, making it an ideal resource for workforce development and long-term employee growth. Click below to learn more.
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Name: Rick Calverly
Address:
Phone: (469) 909-5662
Email: rcalverley@lincolntech.edu
Machining and Manufacturing in Texas
Graduating Students Qualify To Test For National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certification. CNC Machinists play important roles in operating and programming the machines that create parts for a wide range of industries, including auto, aerospace, military, agriculture and more. Lincoln Tech’s CNC machinist school in Texas prepare students for an entry-level career as a CNC Operator, Machinist or Set-up Technician.
Highlights of Machining & Manufacturing Training
Students prepare to qualify for credentials from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) in the areas of job planning, bench work, milling, CNC turning, and more.
Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided-Manufacturing (CAM) classes teach you the software programs needed for milling parts. Students also learn to read blueprints and work with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) equipment to direct tool paths.
Name: Yesenia Zamora
Address: 76300 Jack Newell S, Ft Worth, TX 76118
Phone: (800) 625-4876
Email: yesenia.zamora@tmac.org
Cost-Free Services
Our cost-free services focus on improving efficiency, safety, compliance, energy use, and quality. Each session provides practical steps you can take to streamline your operations, reduce waste, and meet industry standards. Whether you're looking to cut costs or boost productivity, these TMAC offerings are available at no cost to you.
Lean Training Services
We provide a wide selection of Lean training programs aimed at helping organizations reach operational excellence and foster ongoing improvement. Manufacturing companies can streamline production processes, reduce waste, optimize inventory management, and improve overall efficiency.
About TMAC
The Texas manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), part of the NIST-MEP National Network, is comprised of 8 regional offices, works with Texas-based businesses to help develop and improve their profits, products, processes, technology and people. Since 1995, TMAC has helped more than 6,200 organizations secure recorded improvement in revenue; cost optimization; and job growth.
TMAC Metroplex, located at The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI), serves as the flagship region for the Center. With a team of over 25 Business Advisors, they support manufacturers throughout North Texas in their pursuit of organizational excellence. They offer comprehensive business solutions, leveraging their industry experience and the resources at UTA. Their Business Advisors drive growth, profitability, and modernization for manufacturers and businesses in the DFW Metroplex.