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Manufacturing technician training in Massachusetts

12 manufacturing programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

5 schools offer these manufacturing programs, and Massachusetts has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 7 of these 12 programs, so the typical figures lean heavily on its prices and results.

Assemblers and fabricators build finished products and the parts that go into them. A high school diploma is enough for most jobs, and new workers usually get several months of training on the job; advanced assembly work takes more experience and training, and certifications can help a worker move up.1

In Massachusetts, all 12 programs take students without a high school diploma.

By kind, the 12 programs here are manufacturing technician certificate or diploma (9 programs), short course or intro to manufacturing (2 programs) and manufacturing (associate degree, 1 program).

See the 12 programs

How much does manufacturing training cost in Massachusetts?

$5,875 to $8,000 is what most manufacturing programs in Massachusetts cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 12 programs with a price. All of them: $1,500 to $13,735

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not reported
None of the 12 programs report it
Working 6 months later
Not reported
None of the 12 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 12 programs report it
Length
12 to 16 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 Massachusetts may also offer manufacturing training. How these figures are made

Is there free manufacturing training in Massachusetts?

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

All 12 manufacturing programs in Massachusetts approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • Short course or intro to manufacturingIn personNo diploma needed

    Foundational Manufacturing

    Greenfield Community College

    Greenfield

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Greenfield Community College, GreenfieldShort course or intro to manufacturing · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    School website, Foundational Manufacturing at Greenfield Community College
    More details about Foundational Manufacturing at Greenfield Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500
    School website, Foundational Manufacturing at Greenfield Community College

  • Short course or intro to manufacturingOnlineNo diploma needed

    Foundational Skills for Advanced Manufacturing

    North Shore Community College

    Based in Danvers, MA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    North Shore Community College, based in Danvers, MAShort course or intro to manufacturing · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,450
    Program website, Foundational Skills for Advanced Manufacturing at North Shore Community College
    More details about Foundational Skills for Advanced Manufacturing at North Shore Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    11 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,450
    Program website, Foundational Skills for Advanced Manufacturing at North Shore Community College

  • Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Advanced Manufacturing Post-Secondary Certificate

    Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical

    New Bedford

    No diploma needed

    Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical, New BedfordManufacturing technician certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,500
    More details about Advanced Manufacturing Post-Secondary Certificate at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,500

  • Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

    Visible Edge Inc.

    Based in Nashua, NH

    No diploma needed

    Visible Edge Inc., based in Nashua, NHManufacturing technician certificate or diplomaOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies at Visible Edge Inc.
    More details about Advanced Manufacturing Technologies at Visible Edge Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    Program website, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies at Visible Edge Inc.

  • Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Manufacturing Applications Specialist Certificate Program

    Visible Edge Inc.

    Based in Nashua, NH

    No diploma needed

    Visible Edge Inc., based in Nashua, NHManufacturing technician certificate or diplomaOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, Manufacturing Applications Specialist Certificate Program at Visible Edge Inc.
    More details about Manufacturing Applications Specialist Certificate Program at Visible Edge Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    Program website, Manufacturing Applications Specialist Certificate Program at Visible Edge Inc.

  • Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Pathways to Advanced Manufacturing

    Greenfield Community College

    Greenfield

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Greenfield Community College, GreenfieldManufacturing technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, Pathways to Advanced Manufacturing at Greenfield Community College
    More details about Pathways to Advanced Manufacturing at Greenfield Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    Program website, Pathways to Advanced Manufacturing at Greenfield Community College

  • Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Production Technologies

    Visible Edge Inc.

    Based in Nashua, NH

    No diploma needed

    Visible Edge Inc., based in Nashua, NHManufacturing technician certificate or diplomaOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, Production Technologies at Visible Edge Inc.
    More details about Production Technologies at Visible Edge Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    Program website, Production Technologies at Visible Edge Inc.

  • Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Advanced Manufacturing Technologies-7.5

    Visible Edge Inc.

    Based in Nashua, NH

    No diploma needed

    Visible Edge Inc., based in Nashua, NHManufacturing technician certificate or diplomaOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,500
    Program website, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies-7.5 at Visible Edge Inc.
    More details about Advanced Manufacturing Technologies-7.5 at Visible Edge Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,500
    Program website, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies-7.5 at Visible Edge Inc.

  • Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Advanced Manufacturing Technologies -2

    Visible Edge Inc.

    Based in Nashua, NH

    No diploma needed

    Visible Edge Inc., based in Nashua, NHManufacturing technician certificate or diplomaOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,000
    Program website, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies -2 at Visible Edge Inc.
    More details about Advanced Manufacturing Technologies -2 at Visible Edge Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,000
    Program website, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies -2 at Visible Edge Inc.

  • Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Production Technologies -7.5

    Visible Edge Inc.

    Based in Nashua, NH

    No diploma needed

    Visible Edge Inc., based in Nashua, NHManufacturing technician certificate or diplomaOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,000
    Program website, Production Technologies -7.5 at Visible Edge Inc.
    More details about Production Technologies -7.5 at Visible Edge Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,000
    Program website, Production Technologies -7.5 at Visible Edge Inc.

  • Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Manufacturing Applications Specialist Certificate Program -2

    Visible Edge Inc.

    Based in Nashua, NH

    No diploma needed

    Visible Edge Inc., based in Nashua, NHManufacturing technician certificate or diplomaOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,000
    Program website, Manufacturing Applications Specialist Certificate Program -2 at Visible Edge Inc.
    More details about Manufacturing Applications Specialist Certificate Program -2 at Visible Edge Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,000
    Program website, Manufacturing Applications Specialist Certificate Program -2 at Visible Edge Inc.

  • Manufacturing (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Manufacturing Technology Associates Degree

    Quinsigamond Community College

    Worcester

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Quinsigamond Community College, WorcesterManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,735
    Program website, Manufacturing Technology Associates Degree at Quinsigamond Community College
    More details about Manufacturing Technology Associates Degree at Quinsigamond Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $16,650
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,735
    Program website, Manufacturing Technology Associates Degree at Quinsigamond Community College

How to pay for manufacturing training in Massachusetts

WIOA funding can pay for manufacturing training in Massachusetts

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?

Financial aid and grants for manufacturing 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.67

GI Bill for manufacturing training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

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

Quick facts: Manufacturing technician training in Massachusetts

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
21st of 22
manufacturing programs here, against the typical state's 7
12 vs 7

State comparisons use the same figures as the manufacturing 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).

Manufacturing technician training in Greenfield, Providence, Worcester and other Massachusetts cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 8 programs are online.

Other training in Massachusetts

How manufacturing training compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Massachusetts

Where the Massachusetts manufacturing program numbers come from

Which Massachusetts manufacturing programs are on this list?

These are the manufacturing programs Massachusetts 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).9 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 Massachusetts offers.

How the prices and results of Massachusetts manufacturing 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 manufacturing training in Massachusetts

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Assemblers and Fabricators
  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 Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. 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