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Northeast Mississippi Community College launches aerospace manufacturing training program

Northeast Mississippi Community College has opened enrollment for its new Aerospace Fabrication & Assembly (AFAB) Program, a training initiative aimed at preparing students with hands-on skills for the aerospace manufacturing industry, according to college officials.

The program starts with an introductory course, ‘Intro to Assembly & Fabrication,’ where students learn foundational skills such as print reading, precision measuring, drilling, countersinking, fastening techniques, and assembly of aerospace structures and systems.

After completing the initial course, participants can choose from additional modules in any order. These include quality systems and machining, electrical systems integration, hydraulics and pneumatics, and composites fabrication.

The program is offered at no cost to students and is available at the college’s Corinth campus. Classes are scheduled from Monday through Thursday, with morning, afternoon, and evening options.

Developed in partnership with industry, the program aims to connect students with employment opportunities at companies such as Northrop Grumman in Iuka, Mississippi, as well as other advanced manufacturing firms. The next ‘Intro to Assembly & Fabrication’ classes begin July 6, with additional sessions planned throughout the year.

Interested individuals can register online or contact the college via email at GoodSkills@nemcc.edu for more information about employment with Northrop Grumman.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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