M-Powered is a fast-track manufacturing training program established in 2004 in Minnesota. It provides technical and soft skills training through multiple levels and cohorts to produce career-minded employees. Students can earn industry credentials and college credits. Wraparound services like counseling are also provided. Training options include multi-level machining programs and a single-level welding certificate program. Upcoming schedules in 2013-2014 are listed for CNC and welding career pathways. Students apply by completing the HTC application and supplemental form, meeting admission requirements, and attending orientations.

1. PROGRAM
INFORMATION
WELCOME TO M-POWERED

2. QUICK HISTORY
• Established in 2004 between Manufacturers, HTC and HIRED
with MN state grant funding.
• Why? Manufacturers identified the need to train their own and
saw a large workforce shortage coming with impending
retirements and few skilled replacement workforce.
• M-Powered is an award-winning training model that has
successfully trained hundreds of Minnesotans into a
manufacturing career.
• Received multiple grants:
• most recently a US DOL $2.6M.

3. WHAT IS M-POWERED?
FAST: M-Powered is a FastTrack training program that couples
together technical training, critical/soft skills and industry
credentials.
COHORTS: Students are in cohort groups. This creates more
synergy and team work while in the classroom.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Critical/Soft skills are integrated into
the technical training to produce a career-minded employee.
CAREER FAIR: At the end of level 2, students are invited to a
career fair organized just for them.

4. WHAT IS M-POWERED?
CREDENTIALS: Industry credentials are integrated into the
curriculum providing individuals with the opportunity to earn one
or more industry specific credentials.
• National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS), American
Quality Society (ASQ), ICP Certification, American Welding
Society (AWS)
WRAP-AROUND SERVICES: Counseling is provided to help
reduce employment and educational barriers.
• Identify resources for barriers like childcare, bus fare, and
temporary employment.
• Work with individuals to create career development plans to
keep you on track for achieving your goals.

5. M-POWERED TRAINING MODEL:
THREE LEVELS - MACHINING
Level I: Manufacturing Fundamentals
• Learn foundational manufacturing skills like blueprint
reading, metrology, math, and inspection.
• Opportunity to Earn: 9 college credits and 1 credential (NIMS:
Measurement, Materials and Safety).
Level II: Specialized Lab
• You choose the path that best fits your interest and desires - CNC
Mill, CNC Lathe, or Quality.
• Opportunity to Earn: 8-9 college credits and 1 or more credential(s)
(NIMS: Milling I; ASQ: CQI)
Level III: Internship or On-the-Job Training
• After finding manufacturing employment, continue your learning through a
competency-based apprenticeship.
• Opportunity to Earn: 2 college credits

6. M-POWERED TRAINING MODEL:
ONE LEVEL - WELDING
In addition to the 3-level machining classes, there is a 1-level welding
option.
• One semester
• Opportunity to earn: 17 college credits, MIG Welding Occupational
Certificate, AWS Certification
What is GMAW Production Wedler (MIG) Certificate?
This certificate will provide the student with entry-level skills and knowledge to
perform as a gas metal arc welder (GMAW) with minimum supervision in all
positions in the following areas: production manufacturing, pipe/tubing, food
industry, aerospace, and ornamental/sculpture, on ferrous and non ferrous metals.
You can obtain entry-level employment by just taking a few courses that will lead
towards a certificate in MIG or TIG welding. Taking additional courses will provide
you with the opportunity for job advancement as a welder. Welding courses are
also valuable for persons who have careers or interests that require some welding
knowledge.

7. UPCOMING SCHEDULE
2013 - 2014
CNC Career – Two options
Full-Time
Part-Time
Welding Career – One option
Start Date End Date Days Hours
Sept. 9, 2013 Dec. 17, 2013 M-H
F
10:00-4:50
8:00-1:50
Start Date End Date Days Hours
Sept. 11, 2013 Sept. 10, 2014 W,F 5:00-9:20
Start Date End Date Days Hours
TBD TBD TBD TBD

8. PATHWAY TO CAREER
1. Apply to the program (fill in all information)
1. Complete HTC Application (online)
2. Complete Supplemental Form (4 page + essay)
2. Complete all HTC admission requirements
1. Complete Accuplacer (college readiness assessment)
2. Complete HTC new student orientation (online or on
campus)
3. Attend M-Powered Orientation
1. Schedule your time though M-Powered website
2. Register for classes