College Adds Three Advanced Manufacturing Programs
The College of Southern Nevada and the City of Henderson are adding three programs focused on advanced manufacturing training.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Adult Education
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The College of Southern Nevada partnered with the City of Henderson to add three advanced manufacturing programs at the school's Center of Excellence. The programs combine theory instruction with hands-on experience in troubleshooting and basic manufacturing elements.
Why it matters
The programs are intended to support continued annual growth in trade, construction, and manufacturing jobs in the region. They give students a pathway to build the skills needed for those careers.
DETR figures show consistent annual job growth in trade, construction, and manufacturing in Las Vegas. The source does not specify enrollment numbers or program outcomes for the three new programs.
The players
College of Southern Nevada
A public community college in Las Vegas, Nevada, that houses the new advanced manufacturing programs at its Center of Excellence.
City of Henderson
The municipal government of Henderson, Nevada, which partnered with the College of Southern Nevada to add the programs.
The details
The three advanced manufacturing programs are housed at the College of Southern Nevada's Center of Excellence. Norbi Ruiz Rergis recently completed the 16-week program, which includes one week of OSHA safety and health training and earned an OSHA 10 card and a National Career Readiness (WorkKeys) certificate.
Timeline
The program runs 16 weeks in duration.
Norbi Ruiz Rergis recently completed the 16-week program.
Culture Shift
The programs follow the regional pattern in DETR figures showing steady annual growth in trade, construction, and manufacturing jobs in Las Vegas. Adult training pathways like these position workers to move into those expanding fields.
Adults interested in manufacturing careers can look to the College of Southern Nevada's new programs as a structured route into the field. The 16-week format and included OSHA and WorkKeys credentials give participants recognized certifications to bring into the job market.
The takeaway
Short, certification-backed training programs can be a practical entry point for adults moving into skilled manufacturing work. Checking local college offerings is a useful first step for anyone considering a career change.
Further reading
Explore more Adult Education coverage to see how local training programs are preparing workers for skilled careers.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTNV.
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