Gateway Instructor Named Tormach Instructor of the Year
Jeremy Dutton, a Gateway Technical College machining teacher, received a national award from NC3 National Coalition of Certification Centers.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Manufacturing
NC3 National Coalition of Certification Centers named Gateway Technical College instructor Jeremy Dutton the Tormach Instructor of the Year. The award recognizes educators who teach machining at technical colleges and high schools nationally.
Why it matters
The honor highlights the training of instructors who prepare students for machining careers in manufacturing. It also recognizes efforts to extend machining instruction to teachers across multiple states.
Dutton has taught at Gateway Technical College since 2012, primarily at the S.C. Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant. The source does not disclose the number of nominees or the selection criteria for the national award.
The players
Jeremy Dutton
Dutton is a machining instructor at Gateway Technical College who mainly teaches at the S.C. Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant.
NC3 National Coalition of Certification Centers
NC3 is a national coalition of certification centers that presented the Tormach Instructor of the Year award.
Tormach
Tormach is a Madison-based company that makes computer numerical control machines used for milling, lathes, routers, and small-scale production.
The details
Dutton trains teachers in machining by adapting his instruction to each classroom, and he donates his time to NC3 to train educators in other states. He also occasionally provides customized training for local companies.
Timeline
2012: Dutton begins working at Gateway Technical College.
November 3, 2026: Gateway announces Dutton's national recognition.
Industry Context
The award is presented by NC3 National Coalition of Certification Centers, a body that certifies machining training programs and instructors across the country. It recognizes the teaching pipeline that feeds skilled machinists into U.S. manufacturing.
For students considering machining careers, the recognition signals the quality of instruction available at Gateway Technical College. Prospective learners in the Racine area may find more training options through local technical college programs.
The takeaway
Strong machining instruction at the technical college level helps build the skilled workforce manufacturers depend on. Readers interested in these careers can look to local technical colleges for training pathways.
Further reading
Explore more Manufacturing coverage for context on machining training and skilled trades.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wisconsin State Journal.
