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CNC machinist training in California

37 CNC machinist programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

22 schools offer these machinist programs, and California has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Machinists set up and run equipment, including computer-controlled (CNC) machines, to make precision metal parts and tools. Community colleges and technical schools offer certificates and two-year degrees that teach reading engineering drawings and programming CNC machines.1

In California, 19 of the 37 programs take students without a high school diploma, 17 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 37 programs here are machinist certificate or diploma (15 programs), CNC programming (9 programs), machinist apprenticeship (7 programs), CNC or machine operator (5 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 37 programs

How much does CNC machinist training cost in California?

$1,250 to $4,695 is what most CNC machinist programs in California cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 29 programs with a price. All of them: $250 to $12,500

In the typical program

Finished the program
96%
Working 6 months later
61%
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
Only 9 of 37 programs report it
Length
18 to 45 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in California may also offer CNC machinist training. How these figures are made

Is there free CNC machinist training in California?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: paid apprenticeships, financial aid and the GI Bill

All 37 CNC machinist programs in California approved for WIOA funding

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37 programs

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    CNC Machinist

    De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute

    Cupertino

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute, CupertinoMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$98,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,083
    Program website, CNC Machinist at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
    More details about CNC Machinist at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    21%
    Earned in a quarter
    $24,661
    Length
    36 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,620
    Students counted
    1,911
    Earned a year, estimated
    $98,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,083
    Program website, CNC Machinist at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute

  • CNC programmingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC Programming - CAD/CAM

    De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute

    Cupertino

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute, CupertinoCNC programming · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,331
    School website, CNC Programming - CAD/CAM at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
    More details about CNC Programming - CAD/CAM at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,006
    Students counted
    1,910
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,331
    School website, CNC Programming - CAD/CAM at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machinist Training

    NTMA Machinist Career College

    Santa Fe Springs

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NTMA Machinist Career College, Santa Fe SpringsMachinist certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,400
    Price if you pay yourself$12,500

    67 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Machinist Training at NTMA Machinist Career College
    More details about Machinist Training at NTMA Machinist Career College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,600
    Length
    36 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,295
    Students counted
    536
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    67
    Program website, Machinist Training at NTMA Machinist Career College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machinist

    North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD

    Mission Hills

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD, Mission HillsMachinist certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$49,000
    Price if you pay yourself$1,890
    Program website, Machinist at North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
    More details about Machinist at North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    33%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,251
    Length
    27 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,335
    Students counted
    284
    Earned a year, estimated
    $49,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,890
    Program website, Machinist at North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD

  • CNC programmingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Mastercam

    NTMA Machinist Career College

    Santa Fe Springs

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NTMA Machinist Career College, Santa Fe SpringsCNC programmingIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$47,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,375

    14 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Mastercam at NTMA Machinist Career College
    More details about Mastercam at NTMA Machinist Career College
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,960
    Length
    18 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $820
    Students counted
    236
    Earned a year, estimated
    $47,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,375
    students trained with WIOA funding
    14
    Program website, Mastercam at NTMA Machinist Career College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC Machining

    NTMA Machinist Career College

    Santa Fe Springs

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NTMA Machinist Career College, Santa Fe SpringsMachinist certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,200
    Price if you pay yourself$4,375

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CNC Machining at NTMA Machinist Career College
    More details about CNC Machining at NTMA Machinist Career College
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,047
    Length
    18 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $820
    Students counted
    174
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,375
    students trained with WIOA funding
    12
    Program website, CNC Machining at NTMA Machinist Career College

  • CNC programmingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    MasterCAM for Milling and Turning Center Application

    Glendale Community College

    Glendale

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Glendale Community College, GlendaleCNC programming · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,200
    Program website, MasterCAM for Milling and Turning Center Application at Glendale Community College
    More details about MasterCAM for Milling and Turning Center Application at Glendale Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    147
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,200
    Program website, MasterCAM for Milling and Turning Center Application at Glendale Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machinist

    El Monte Rosemead Adult School

    El Monte

    No diploma needed

    El Monte Rosemead Adult School, El MonteMachinist certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$10,300
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Machinist at El Monte Rosemead Adult School
    More details about Machinist at El Monte Rosemead Adult School
    Finished
    25%
    Working at 6 months
    49%
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,575
    Length
    18 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    130
    Earned a year, estimated
    $10,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, Machinist at El Monte Rosemead Adult School

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Manufacturing - Machinist

    Reedley Community College

    Reedley

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Reedley Community College, ReedleyMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$36,800
    Price if you pay yourself$1,250

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Manufacturing - Machinist at Reedley Community College
    More details about Manufacturing - Machinist at Reedley Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,210
    Length
    36 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,600
    Students counted
    88
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,250
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Manufacturing - Machinist at Reedley Community College

  • CNC programmingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator/Programmer

    MiraCosta Community College

    Oceanside

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    MiraCosta Community College, OceansideCNC programming · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,710
    Program website, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator/Programmer at MiraCosta Community College
    More details about Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator/Programmer at MiraCosta Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    61%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    80
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,710
    Program website, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator/Programmer at MiraCosta Community College

  • CNC or machine operatorIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machinist Operator I

    MiraCosta Community College

    Oceanside

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    MiraCosta Community College, OceansideCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Machinist Operator I at MiraCosta Community College
    More details about Machinist Operator I at MiraCosta Community College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    38%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    21 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    80
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Machinist Operator I at MiraCosta Community College

  • CNC programmingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC Programming for the CNC Mill Using G and M Codes

    Glendale Community College

    Glendale

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Glendale Community College, GlendaleCNC programming · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,200
    Program website, CNC Programming for the CNC Mill Using G and M Codes at Glendale Community College
    More details about CNC Programming for the CNC Mill Using G and M Codes at Glendale Community College
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    78
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,200
    Program website, CNC Programming for the CNC Mill Using G and M Codes at Glendale Community College

  • CNC programmingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Mastercam

    NTMA Machinist Career College

    Santa Fe Springs

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NTMA Machinist Career College, Santa Fe SpringsCNC programmingIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$52,000
    Price if you pay yourself$4,375
    Program website, Advanced Mastercam at NTMA Machinist Career College
    More details about Advanced Mastercam at NTMA Machinist Career College
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    47%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,989
    Length
    18 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $820
    Students counted
    71
    Earned a year, estimated
    $52,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,375
    Program website, Advanced Mastercam at NTMA Machinist Career College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Uniquely-Abled Academy (UAA-For High Functioning Autism Population) Entry Level

    College of the Canyons

    Santa Clarita

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    College of the Canyons, Santa ClaritaMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,100
    Price if you pay yourself$10,870

    19 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Uniquely-Abled Academy (UAA-For High Functioning Autism Population) Entry Level at College of the Canyons
    More details about Uniquely-Abled Academy (UAA-For High Functioning Autism Population) Entry Level at College of the Canyons
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,787
    Length
    12 weeks, 31 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $630
    Students counted
    31
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,870
    students trained with WIOA funding
    19
    Program website, Uniquely-Abled Academy (UAA-For High Functioning Autism Population) Entry Level at College of the Canyons

  • Machinist apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Rise Up Industries Reentry Apprenticeship Program - CNC Operator

    Rise Up Industries

    San Diego

    No diploma needed

    Rise Up Industries, San DiegoMachinist apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Rise Up Industries Reentry Apprenticeship Program - CNC Operator at Rise Up Industries
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    78 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8

  • CNC or machine operatorIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator

    Norco College CTE

    Norco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Norco College CTE, NorcoCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,382
    Program website, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator at Norco College CTE
    More details about Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator at Norco College CTE
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $501
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,382
    Program website, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator at Norco College CTE

  • CNC or machine operatorIn personNo diploma needed

    Basic Machine Tool Operations-Lathe, Mill-BC

    Kern Community College District

    Bakersfield

    No diploma needed

    Kern Community College District, BakersfieldCNC or machine operatorIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$250
    Program website, Basic Machine Tool Operations-Lathe, Mill-BC at Kern Community College District
    More details about Basic Machine Tool Operations-Lathe, Mill-BC at Kern Community College District
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $250
    Program website, Basic Machine Tool Operations-Lathe, Mill-BC at Kern Community College District

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses

    Machining Technology Level II Certificate of Accomplishment

    City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$322
    More details about Machining Technology Level II Certificate of Accomplishment at City College of San Francisco
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    35 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $40
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $322

  • Short course or single classIn personNo diploma needed

    Introduction to General Machining & Milling

    Visalia Adult School

    Visalia

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Visalia Adult School, VisaliaShort course or single class · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$425
    More details about Introduction to General Machining & Milling at Visalia Adult School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    17 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $120
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $425

  • CNC or machine operatorIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Conventional Machine Operator/Basic Machine Operator

    Norco College CTE

    Norco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Norco College CTE, NorcoCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$598
    Program website, Conventional Machine Operator/Basic Machine Operator at Norco College CTE
    More details about Conventional Machine Operator/Basic Machine Operator at Norco College CTE
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $388
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $598
    Program website, Conventional Machine Operator/Basic Machine Operator at Norco College CTE

  • CNC programmingIn personNo diploma needed

    Computer Numerical Control Programming- BC

    Kern Community College District

    Bakersfield

    No diploma needed

    Kern Community College District, BakersfieldCNC programmingIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$600
    School website, Computer Numerical Control Programming- BC at Kern Community College District
    More details about Computer Numerical Control Programming- BC at Kern Community College District
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $600
    School website, Computer Numerical Control Programming- BC at Kern Community College District

  • CNC programmingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CAM-Computer Aided Manufacturing

    Fresno City College

    Fresno

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fresno City College, FresnoCNC programming · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,183
    Program website, CAM-Computer Aided Manufacturing at Fresno City College
    More details about CAM-Computer Aided Manufacturing at Fresno City College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    54 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,183
    Program website, CAM-Computer Aided Manufacturing at Fresno City College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machinist Certificate of Achievement

    Madera Community College

    Madera

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Madera Community College, MaderaMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,288
    More details about Machinist Certificate of Achievement at Madera Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    54 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,288

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology Certificate of Achievement

    Napa Valley College

    Napa

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Napa Valley College, NapaMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,200
    School website, Machine Tool Technology Certificate of Achievement at Napa Valley College
    More details about Machine Tool Technology Certificate of Achievement at Napa Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $98
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,200
    School website, Machine Tool Technology Certificate of Achievement at Napa Valley College

  • CNC programmingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming

    Norco College CTE

    Norco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Norco College CTE, NorcoCNC programming · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,530
    Program website, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming at Norco College CTE
    More details about Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming at Norco College CTE
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $546
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,530
    Program website, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming at Norco College CTE

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced CNC Machining

    NTMA Machinist Career College

    Santa Fe Springs

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NTMA Machinist Career College, Santa Fe SpringsMachinist certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,375
    Program website, Advanced CNC Machining at NTMA Machinist Career College
    More details about Advanced CNC Machining at NTMA Machinist Career College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $820
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,375
    Program website, Advanced CNC Machining at NTMA Machinist Career College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC Machinist

    Q.P.E. Technical Institute

    Anaheim

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Q.P.E. Technical Institute, AnaheimMachinist certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,695
    Program website, CNC Machinist at Q.P.E. Technical Institute
    More details about CNC Machinist at Q.P.E. Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 33 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $450
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,695
    Program website, CNC Machinist at Q.P.E. Technical Institute

  • CNC or machine operatorIn personNo diploma needed

    CNC Operator - Milling and Turning- Technician

    El Camino College

    Torrance

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    El Camino College, TorranceCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,755
    Program website, CNC Operator - Milling and Turning- Technician at El Camino College
    More details about CNC Operator - Milling and Turning- Technician at El Camino College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $245
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,755
    Program website, CNC Operator - Milling and Turning- Technician at El Camino College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Machinist CNC

    San Antonio ROP

    Pomona

    No diploma needed

    San Antonio ROP, PomonaMachinist certificate or diplomaHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000
    School website, Machinist CNC at San Antonio ROP
    More details about Machinist CNC at San Antonio ROP
    Finished
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    Length
    27 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $908
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    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,000
    School website, Machinist CNC at San Antonio ROP

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Entry Level Milling & Tooling Machinist - NIMS Certified

    College of the Canyons

    Santa Clarita

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    College of the Canyons, Santa ClaritaMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,500
    School website, Entry Level Milling & Tooling Machinist - NIMS Certified at College of the Canyons
    More details about Entry Level Milling & Tooling Machinist - NIMS Certified at College of the Canyons
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    Length
    16 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,745
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,500
    School website, Entry Level Milling & Tooling Machinist - NIMS Certified at College of the Canyons

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Entry Level CNC (Computer Numerical Control)-NIMS Certified

    College of the Canyons

    Santa Clarita

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    College of the Canyons, Santa ClaritaMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,750
    Program website, Entry Level CNC (Computer Numerical Control)-NIMS Certified at College of the Canyons
    More details about Entry Level CNC (Computer Numerical Control)-NIMS Certified at College of the Canyons
    Finished
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    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,050
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    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,750
    Program website, Entry Level CNC (Computer Numerical Control)-NIMS Certified at College of the Canyons

  • Machinist apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    00036 - Northern CA Automotive & Machinist JAT

    00036 - Northern CA Automotive & Machinist JAT

    Sacramento

    No diploma needed

    00036 - Northern CA Automotive & Machinist JAT, SacramentoMachinist apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about 00036 - Northern CA Automotive & Machinist JAT at 00036 - Northern CA Automotive & Machinist JAT
    Finished
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    Left out
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    Not reported
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    Not reported

  • Machinist apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    CA Tooling & Machining Apprenticeship Association

    CA Tooling & Machining Apprenticeship Association

    Petaluma

    No diploma needed

    CA Tooling & Machining Apprenticeship Association, PetalumaMachinist apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about CA Tooling & Machining Apprenticeship Association at CA Tooling & Machining Apprenticeship Association
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  • Machinist apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    CNC Machine Operator

    Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG)

    Valencia

    No diploma needed

    Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG), ValenciaMachinist apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about CNC Machine Operator at Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG)
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    Length
    99 weeks, 40 hours a week
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    Not reported

  • Machinist apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Operator

    Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG)

    Valencia

    No diploma needed

    Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG), ValenciaMachinist apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Machine Operator at Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG)
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    99 weeks, 40 hours a week
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  • Machinist apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Machinist

    Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG)

    Valencia

    No diploma needed

    Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG), ValenciaMachinist apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Machinist at Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG)
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    99 weeks, 40 hours a week
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  • Machinist apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Numerical Tool Programmer

    Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG)

    Valencia

    No diploma needed

    Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG), ValenciaMachinist apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Numerical Tool Programmer at Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG)
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How to pay for CNC machinist training in California

WIOA funding can pay for CNC machinist training in California

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Paid machinist apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is a job: you're paid to learn, with a raise as your skills grow, and most include classroom teaching. You apply to the employer or the program sponsor. Ask what you'll pay for the classroom part and what you'll earn on the job.6

Financial aid and grants for CNC machinist training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for CNC machinist training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: CNC machinist training in California

programs with a price cost under $1,000
5 of 29
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
5th of 34
CNC machinist programs here, against the typical state's 12
37 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the CNC machinist training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Machinist apprenticeships in California

A machinist apprenticeship is usually run by an employer. It combines paid training on the job with related classes and lasts several years.1

You apply to the employer or the program sponsor, not through a school.6 The Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Finder lists openings by place and job. This page lists 7 machinist apprenticeships approved for WIOA funding in California, none of them with a price listed. Ask what you'll pay for the classes and what you'll earn on the job.

Show only the 7 machinist apprenticeships

What is an apprenticeship, and can WIOA pay for one?

CNC machinist training in Los Angeles, Fresno, San Diego and other California cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 5 more programs are in 4 other areas.

Other training in California

How CNC machinist training compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in California

Where the California machinist program numbers come from

Which California machinist programs are on this list?

These are the machinist programs California approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what California offers.

How the prices and results of California machinist programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about CNC machinist training in California

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Machinists and Tool and Die Makers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship.gov: Discover Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn Today (fact sheet)
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List