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Mock Interviews – Certified Manufacturing Associate
Fri, May 22nd 2026
Program
Certified Manufacturing Associate Certification
Earn an Industry Recognized Credential for Free
The Goodwill Artemis Institute is partnering with SME to offer the Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) certification course. CMfgA is an industry-recognized certification focused on basic manufacturing concepts, demonstrating an individual’s potential for high-demand, entry-level manufacturing roles. It was designed for individuals new to manufacturing who may not currently possess enough knowledge or experience for more advanced technical certifications. This might include high school students, dislocated workers, and individuals coming from other non-manufacturing sectors who wish to pursue a role as an assembler, manufacturing associate, production laborer and other entry-level manufacturing occupations.
Covering fundamental topics such as shop math, assembly, maintenance, machining, inspection, and more, this industry-driven certification prepares job seekers with the basic knowledge of manufacturing to make them an ideal candidate for entry-level manufacturing employment. The Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) certification course offers an initial step into a technology-rich industry filled with opportunities for continued growth and advancement into higher level positions within the manufacturing industry.
This program introduces basic concepts in the areas needed for a
successful career as a Certified Manufacturing Associate:
- Additive Manufacturing
- Math Fundamentals
- OSHA 10 Safety
- Blueprint Reading
- Inspection
- Measurement
- Lean
- Robotics
- CNC
- Troubleshooting
- Quality
- Job Retention
All Classes will be held:
Monday through Friday 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Registration Deadline: Feb 25
Orientation Date: Feb 27
Class Dates: Mar 2 – Apr 3
Registration Deadline: Apr 22
Orientation Date: Apr 24
Class Dates: Apr 27 – May 29
Registration Deadline: May 27
Orientation Date: May 29
Class Dates: Jun 1 – Jul 3
Registration Deadline: Jun 26
Orientation Date: Jul 10
Class Dates: Jul 13 – Aug 14
Registration Deadline: Aug 21
Orientation Date: Sept 4
Class Dates: Sept 8 – Oct 9
Registration Deadline: Oct 2
Orientation Date: Oct 16
Class Dates: Oct 19 – Nov 20
Our CMfgA course is held at the Goodwill Mission Support Center:
800 E 18th St.
Kansas City, MO
Candidates should be 18 and over with at least a high school diploma or equivalency or enrolled at an accredited adult learning program. Candidates should be interested in advancing their technical, computer, or other workforce readiness skills to pursue a career in the manufacturing industry.
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The Artemis Institute equips individuals with the skills needed for the rapidly changing job market. Partnering with local tech companies, the Institute offers cutting-edge training in fields like AI, robotics, and 3D printing. With a mix of hands-on and virtual learning, students are prepared for the well-paying careers of today and the future, continuing Goodwill’s 128-year legacy of service to Kansans and Missourians.
