Kirkwood To Offer Short-term Production Operator Training

Kirkwood Community College plans to roll out an improved manufacturing certification training program, after feedback from Corridor businesses.The production operator training certificate program is scheduled for 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 3 through July 2. Program participants also would earn industry-recognized forklift, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and CPR/AED — cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator — credentials.Tuition will be $1,899, with financial assistance available for qualifying individuals.Amy Lasack, Kirkwood senior director of corporate training, said a minimum of eight people will need to enroll in the program for Kirkwood to offer the classes.“We would really like to have 16 people sign up for the program,” Lasack said.