BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Manufacturers' Association of Central PA - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://macentralpa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Manufacturers' Association of Central PA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T140000 DTSTAMP:20260910T174028Z CREATED:20260910T164946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T174028Z UID:10000398-1790159400-1790172000@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Open House DESCRIPTION:Open House – Automation Training Center & Robotics Lab\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are opening our doors to Central Pennsylvania manufacturers and the community\, and we want you to be a part of it. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an Open House celebrating the grand opening of our new BAE Systems Automation Training Center and Weldon Solutions Robotics Lab\, along with exciting updates and additions throughout our facilities. \n\n\n\nThis is a drop-in event\, so come at a time that works best for you. Enjoy a self-guided tour through our spaces\, with stops and live demos along the way to give you a closer look at the technology\, programs\, and opportunities we have to offer. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required to attend. Please register below to secure your spot. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nRegister For This Event\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Company NameJob TitlePhone\n \n \n \n Country\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phone Number\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nContact Our Team\n\n\n\nWant to be part of the next manufacturing moment? Our team is ready to answer your questions and help you find the program that works best for you. \n\n\n\n\nTalk to Our Team URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/open-house/ LOCATION:Manufacturers’ Association\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macentralpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Wake-up-2-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T160000 DTSTAMP:20260831T201704Z CREATED:20260604T210013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T201704Z UID:10000307-1790152200-1790179200@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Electrical Troubleshooting DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course provides a comprehensive exploration of all aspects of troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems. It is designed for use in the electrical industry\, and related fields. The course includes new and expanded coverage of NFPA 70E® requirements\, and motor nameplate interpretation. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The primary objective of this course is to equip students with practical knowledge and skills for troubleshooting various electrical and electronic systems. Students will learn step-by-step troubleshooting procedures and engage in hands-on activities that reinforce the concepts presented. The course also aims to familiarize students with the latest industry standards and requirements.\nCourse Outline: \n• Troubleshooting and Basic Electrical Theory\n• Understanding Symbols\, Circuits\, and Meter Terminology\n• Working with Meters and Special Meters\n• Troubleshooting Relays\, Starters\, and Motors\n• Understanding Power Distribution and Power Quality\n• Working with Electric Motor Drives\, Lighting Circuits\, and Power Distribution Systems \nStudents must have electrical knowledge or have taken the Industrial Motor Controls. \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  September 23-25\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTimes: 8:30 am – 4 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nCost (member): $875Cost (non-member): $1600 \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/electrical-troubleshooting/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T203000 DTSTAMP:20260814T150533Z CREATED:20260814T145307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T150533Z UID:10000391-1790008200-1790022600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:CNC Machine Operator - New Berlin\, PA (Union County) DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nThis comprehensive 230-hour training program is meticulously designed to develop a skilled workforce ready to tackle the challenges of modern defense manufacturing. By equipping individuals with defense industry-specific skills\, this program not only enhances the production capabilities of our workforce but also fosters a vibrant talent ecosystem essential for national security and U.S. industrial competitiveness. Invest in your team’s future with this robust program that aligns with industry needs\, promotes innovation\, and directly supports the mission of the U. S. Defense and Submarine Industrial Bases and The Manufacturers’ Association’s Talent & Innovation Defense Ecosystem (TIDE) Project. \n\n\n\nParticipants in this entry-level machine operator course will learn: \n\n\n\n\nSafety protocols\, blueprint reading\, and advanced metrology\n\n\n\nPractical experience with cutting tools and machining operations\n\n\n\nMetallurgy\, orthographic views\, GD&T\, and the intricacies of precision and quality CNC machining\n\n\n\nMeasuring instruments\, cutting fluids\, and tool wear management\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nEligibility:  Referrals from employers\, Referrals from partner organizations\, Qualified individuals\n\n\n\nCourse: CNC Machine Operator\n\n\n\nDates: September 21\, 2026 – March 5\, 2027 (No class: October 7\, 2026; November 4\, 2026; November 26\, 2026; December 24\, 2026 – January 3\, 2027; January 18\, 2027; February 15\, 2027)\n\n\n\nDays: Monday\, Tuesday\, & Thursday\n\n\n\nTime: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nLocation: Sun Area Technical Institute (815 Market St\, New Berlin\, PA 17855)\n\n\n\nCost: No Cost to qualified individuals or employers (TIDE Grant)\n\n\n\nQuestions: Quentin Moore (qmoore@mascpa.org) or Vicki Krotzer (vkrotzer@mascpa.org)\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name*\n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Cell Phone*Please address the following questions:*\n \n I am a U.S. Citizen.\n \n \n I am physically able to perform the tasks of this occupation.\n \n \n I am able to pass a criminal background check upon completion of this training.\n Company Name (If Sponsored)Company Address (If Sponsored) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRéunionRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTürkiyeTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwe\n Country\n \n \n Company Contact (If Sponsored): First Name\, Last Name\, Email Address\, & Phone Number\n Submit URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/cnc-machine-operator-new-berlin-union-county/ LOCATION:Sun Area Technical Institute\, 815 Market Street\, New Berlin\, Pennsylvania\, 17855\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T160000 DTSTAMP:20260901T195811Z CREATED:20260604T205711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T195811Z UID:10000306-1789720200-1789747200@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Electrical Print Reading and Cabinet Wiring DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course provides a comprehensive\, hands-on introduction to reading electrical prints and wiring control cabinets. Students will gain practical experience by assembling a complete\, functional control cabinet featuring an Allen Bradley PLC and PanelView HMI with ethernet communication. The curriculum covers all aspects of panel-building\, including wire termination\, wire sizing\, wire color coding\, standard industrial connector forms and nomenclature\, raceway utilization\, and more. Emphasis is placed on safety\, precision\, and adherence to industry standards. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The primary objective of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret electrical prints and proficiently wire control cabinets. Students will learn to assemble a control system from start to finish\, understand and apply various wiring techniques\, and ensure all work meets professional standards. The course aims to enhance students’ technical skills in wire preparation\, electrical bonding\, and the use of hand tools\, while also providing a strong foundation in electrical theory and print reading. \n\nOverview of control cabinets and their components\nTechniques for proper wire termination and sizing\nGuidelines for wire color coding and labeling\nCommon industrial connector types and nomenclature\nEffective raceway utilization in control cabinets\nIntroduction to essential hand tools and wire preparation techniques\nPrinciples of electrical bonding and application of Ohm’s Law\nReading and interpreting electrical symbols and annotations\nStep-by-step assembly and wiring of a control cabinet with Allen Bradley PLC and PanelView HMI\nEnsuring safety\, compliance\, and adherence to industry standards in panel building\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: September 18 -22 \, 2026 \n\n\n\n (no weekends\, class is Friday 18\, Monday 21\, Tuesday 22)Times: 8:30 am -4 pmLocation: MA Training Center 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406Member Cost :   $875NON Member: $1600 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/electrical-print-reading-and-cabinet-wiring/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T215258Z CREATED:20260610T175915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T215258Z UID:10000319-1789495200-1789506000@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Shop Practices DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course offers an audit of the operation and function of the following machines: cutoff saw\, band saw\, pedestal grinder\, belt sander\, drill press\, lathe\, vertical milling machine surface grinder\, heat treatment and honing machine. \nOne half of the course will be in the training center shop performing layout work\, demonstrations\, and hands on fabrication of a small tool of their choosing. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Students will have a general understanding of covered machines including presentation and knowledge skills necessary to maneuver/operate on the shop floor. \nCourse Outline: \n\nSafety\nShop Math-Review\nPrint Reading Review\nMeasuring Skills Review\nTool Layout\nDrill Press\nCut-Off Saw\nBand Saw\nOperation of the Harding Lathe\nOperations of a Vertical Milling Machine\nOperations of a Surface Grinder\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nThis apprentice class is full. Please contact us for other available sessions \n\n\n\nDate: September 15 -December 2\, 2026 (no class 11/26} \n\n\n\nDays : T&TH \n\n\n\nTimes: 6 – 9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $975 +book \n\n\n\nNON Member: $1450 +book \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/shop-practices/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T160000 DTSTAMP:20260629T172600Z CREATED:20260629T171341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172600Z UID:10000354-1789475400-1789488000@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Supervisory 3 & 4 - York DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n Level 3: Team Leadership: This (two half day) course provides supervisors the opportunity to explore ways to build a positive and productive team environment. Students will examine the principles of Team Dynamics and Team Development. Case studies will be used to demonstrate the application and the impact of team leadership approaches on team performance and productivity. \nLevel 4:The Supervisor as the Problem Solver: This (two half day) course focuses on finding creative solutions for everyday work process problems. The topics include: Critical Thinking; Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Learning Objectives: \n\n Identify the different types of teams and “best practices” for high performing teams.\nUnderstand the four stages of team development; know what stage your team is presently in.\nWork with the 6 “team success factors”\nUnderstand the 4 types of “team players” and how they interact with other team members.\nImprove the “functionality” of your team\nIncorporate the DISC behavior style model into team development\nUnderstanding the skills and attitudes of Critical Thinking\nUtilizing the 6-step Problem-Solving model\nEmploying efficient Decision-Making Strategies\nAvoiding “decision biases”\n\nRequirements: \n\nApplicants must have completed Supervisory 1\nApplicants must complete all four classes for full course credit\nApplicants may register for Level 3 & 4 even if they have not yet completed Level 2.\nCourse completion is required for Master Supervisor Certificate\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:            September 15 – October 6\, 2026Sessions:     4 consecutive TuesdaysTimes:          12:30 -4 pmLocation:    MA Training Center – 3405 Board Road\, Suite 100 York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nCost (member): $725Cost (non-member): $1050 \n\n\n\nComplete all 4 certificate levels and 2 supervisor electives courses to earn The Manufacturers’ Association Supervisor Certification. \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/supervisory-34-york/ CATEGORIES:Course,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T160000 DTSTAMP:20260616T220653Z CREATED:20260604T205255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T220653Z UID:10000305-1789461000-1789488000@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Motor Drives DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course will teach students fundamentals of Variable Frequency Drives for AC Motors and Variable Speed Drives for DC Motors. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The students will learn theory of operation and to size\, install\, and program VFD’s and VSD’s. \nCourse Outline:\n• Proper installation guidelines\n• Starting and Stopping\n• Programming using built-in interface\n• Programming using a PC\n• Control using a PLC \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: September 15-17\, 2026Times: 8:30 am – 4 pmLocation: MA Training Center-3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nCost (member) : $850 (+book)Cost (non-member) $1275 (+book) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/motor-drives/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T210000 DTSTAMP:20260910T133026Z CREATED:20260610T205619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T133026Z UID:10000320-1789408800-1789419600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Inspection Equipment DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course will cover the basic operation of the most common measuring instruments and inspection equipment found in today’s manufacturing quality labs. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The student will learn the functions and capabilities of each instrument and how to take and record accurate measurement readings. Also covered will be proper care and calibration checks of each instrument.\nIncluded instruments will be: Steel Rule\, All types of Micrometers\, Dial/Vernier Calipers\, Gage Pins/Blocks\, Dial Indicators\, Dial/Vernier Hight gage\, Digital/Dial Drop gage\, Tool Makers Microscope\, Optical Comparator\, etc. \n\nInstrument application / selection\nDirect / Indirect Measurements\nRecording Data\nAccuracy & Error\nGages\nCalibration\nCare and maintenance\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: September 14 – October 14\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 6 – 9 pmTimes:  M & WLocation: MA Training Center 3405 Board RoadCost (member): $620 +bookCost (non-member): $900 +book \n\n\n\nThis class can be used towards Apprentice Credits \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/inspection-equipment/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T160000 DTSTAMP:20260629T153429Z CREATED:20260629T153113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T153429Z UID:10000351-1789389000-1789401600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Supervisory 1 - York DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n Receive the tools to take your supervision abilities to the next level. \nBecome a confident leader who is ready to take charge of your department and learn how to treat your employees with dignity and respect. \nThis all NEW 14 hour certificate program is facilitated by one of Franklin Coveys highly requested trainer’s. Receive the tools to take your supervision abilities to the next level. Become a confident leader ready to take charge of your department and learn how to treat your employees with dignity and respect. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The course will provide potential or current supervisors with the basic tools and skillsets to “get results through other people”. \nParticipants will have the opportunity for peer interaction plus the ability to discuss real-life scenarios with instructors that have extensive training and supervisory experience. \nIf have been recently promoted\, working on your career goals or a seasoned supervisor\, then this program is for you! \nTopics include: \n\nRoles in Management\nCommunicating clear expectations\nDelegating\nBuilding trusting relationships through the DISC model\nProviding feedback\nTraining/Coaching\nProviding recognition\nResolving conflict while maintaining morale\n\n* This course is also available for onsite company specific.* \nWant to earn the Master Supervision Certificate?  Complete all 3 levels & two elective courses. \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  September 14 – October 5\, 2026Sessions:  4 consecutive MondaysTimes:  12:30pm-4pm \n\n\n\nLocation: The Manufacturer’s Association – 3405 Board Rd Suite 100\, York\, PA 17406Cost (member): $725Non Member: $1050 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/supervisory-1-york/ CATEGORIES:Course,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T173853Z CREATED:20260803T173714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T173853Z UID:10000387-1789374600-1789401600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:PLC Level 2- Maintenance & Troubleshooting DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This 4 day course is designed to enhance students’ understanding of topics covered in the Fundamentals class by focusing on practical application.  Instead of simply interpreting existing ladder logic\, students will learn to program their own projects based on functional specifications. \nThe curriculum offers a comprehensive exploration of the most common ladder logic instructions\, encouraging participants to thoughtfully select the appropriate instructions for their projects while meeting specified criteria in hands-on exercises. \nThis deeper comprehension of how each instruction works will significantly boost troubleshooting efficiency\, empowering students to address challenges more effectively in their automation projects \n*students must have taken Level 1 or have some working knowledge. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Students will learn: \nKnow & understand the relationships between Controllers\, Chassis\, Power Supplies\, IO Modules\, Terminology\, Indicator Lights\, Key Switch\nRecognize & understand Common Communication Modules\nBe able to use status indicator lights on controllers and I/O modules to troubleshoot ControlLogix hardware\nBe able to use RSLinx\, RSWho\, Communication Drivers\, Set IP Addresses\nCreate a ControlLogix project from scratch\nBe able to interpret and use Digital & Analog Base Tags\, Alias Tags\nKnow when to use (and how to find/monitor/edit) Controller Scoped vs. Program Scoped Tags\nUse correct Data Types & Data Structures with ladder logic tags\nCreate and use Tasks\, Programs\, Routines\nProgram & Troubleshoot Bit Level Ladder Logic\nProgram & Troubleshoot Ladder Logic Timer Instructions\nProgram & Troubleshoot Level Ladder Logic Counter Instructions\nProgram & Troubleshoot Data Transfer Ladder Logic\nProgram & Troubleshoot Boolean Ladder Logic\nProgram & Troubleshoot Mathematical Ladder Logic\nProgram & Troubleshoot Comparison Ladder Logic\nProgram & Troubleshoot Program Control Ladder Logic\nProgram & Troubleshoot Data Exchange Between Controllers (Produce\, Consume\, MSG)\nProgram & Troubleshoot System Instructions (GSV\, SSV)\nEffectively Use Software Utilities (Searching\, Bookmarks\, Trending\, Toggling\, Forcing)\nUtilize Predictive & Preventative Maintenance Measures\nIdentify and Resolve Common Controller Faults\nUse & Interpret Fault Routines Effectively\nIdentify Root Cause of I/O Connection Errors and Problems \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  September 14- 17\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTimes: 8:30 am – 4 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nCost (member) IP Grant: $995 \n\n\n\nThis course is supported through our Industry Partnership Grant to reduce the registration cost. \n\n\n\nContact us to join the Industry Partnership Consortium.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/plc-level-2-maintenance-troubleshooting-2/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T160000 DTSTAMP:20260629T164411Z CREATED:20260629T160553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T164411Z UID:10000352-1789372800-1789401600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:OSHA 511 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry Statistical Process Controls DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThis course covers OSHA Standards\, policies\, and procedures in general industry.  Topics include scope and application of the OSHA General Industry Standards\, general industry principles and special emphasis on those areas in general industry which are most hazardous.   \n\n\n\nUpon course completion students will have the ability to define general industry terms found in the OSHA General Industry Standards\, identify hazards which occur in general industry\, locate and determine appropriate OSHA General Industry Standards\, policies\, and procedures\, and describe the use of OSHA General Industry Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program. \n\n\n\nCourse Time: 8:00am-4:00pm  \n\n\n\nDate: 9/14- 9/17/2026 \n\n\n\nLocation: 3405 Board Road York PA 17402 \n\n\n\nCourse Fee: $845.00 \n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/osha-511-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-general-industry-statistical-process-controls/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Health & Safety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T213000 DTSTAMP:20260909T144125Z CREATED:20260810T132505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T144125Z UID:10000390-1789027200-1789075800@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:September Wake Up to Manufacturing DESCRIPTION:September Wake Up to Manufacturing\n\n\n\nTalk Manufacturing with Industry Professionals \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStart your morning with fresh insights\, great food\, and real solutions. \n\n\n\nJoin fellow manufacturing thought-leaders for our monthly breakfast event featuring three industry speakers tackling today’s most pressing challenges\, followed by a live Q&A roundtable discussion.September topic:Cybersecurity Essentials: Steps to keep your business information secure in a digital world. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Samantha Anim (National Security Agency)\, Mark Swomley (BWXT Precision Custom Components\, LLC) \n\n\n\nSPONSORED BY: GALLAGHER INSURANCE COMPANY \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOur schedule is:  \n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 7:45 AM\n\n\n\nNetworking begins at 8:00 AM\n\n\n\nEvent Starts at 8:15 AM\n\n\n\n\nFull breakfast will be served. \n\n\n\n\nAttending This Event?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\nMember\n\n\n\n$0\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\nNon-Member\n\n\n\n$15\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister Today\n\n\n\n\nWant to Sponsor These Events?\n\n\n\nSponsoring a session provides a unique opportunity to showcase your commitment to the manufacturing community. Learn a little more about these event opportunities and sponsorship details below.   \n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Details\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nRegister For This Event\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name*\n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n \n Company Name*Phone*Email*\n \n Membership Status*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unsure\n Please tell us if your organization is a member of the Manufacturers’ Association. If you are not a member\, the cost is $15 and you will be invoiced after the event if attended. \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n2026 Wake Up Schedule\n\n\n\nWake Up Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nJanuary (1/15/2026) – MA Membership: Who We Are.Get to know the organization\, our team\, and how we help members thrive.COMPLETED\n\n\n\nFebruary (2/12/2026) – Hiring Processes That Work!Explore proven methods for finding and retaining successful candidates.          Speakers: Vicki Krotzer (Manufacturers’ Association)\, Greg Rymer (Mauser Packaging)\, MaryRose Ritter (The Conrad Company)COMPLETED\n\n\n\nMarch (3/12/2026) – Quality Control in a Digital AgeTools and methods to maintain high standards with modern tech.          Speakers: Matthew Hitchcock (High Concrete Group)\, Tim Auman (I. Auman Machine)\, & Jeff Shellenberger (York Precision Machining & Hydraulics)COMPLETEDSPONSORED BY: LEDGE\, INC\n\n\n\nApril (4/9/2026) – Apprenticeships in ActionHow offering apprenticeships can transform your workforce strategy.          Speakers: Kyle Kluttz (ENGEL North America)\, Demietra Middleton (Harley-Davidson Motor Company)\, David Tomic (Eden Manufacturing Inc.)COMPLETED\n\n\n\nMay (5/14/2026) – CRM Implementation Made SimpleWhat a CRM can do to streamline processes and the options available.          Speakers: Greg Dubin (Daisy Data Displays)\, Matt Hoke (JLS Automation)\, and Taylor Saunders (TAIT)COMPLETED\n\n\n\nJune (6/25/2026) – Supply Chain Resilience:Strategies to strengthen your supply chain and reduce risk. Speakers: Chris Caba (York County Planning Commission)\, Neil Harrold (BAE Systems)\, Zac Hubbard (Ollie Bargain Outlet)COMPLETED\n\n\n\nJuly – No Wake Up  |  Summer Break\n\n\n\nAugust (8/13/2026) – Building Your Digital ImageMarketing tactics that drive revenue and boost brand awareness. Speakers: Aubrey King at Walter Services Inc\, Dan Sahd at Sahd Metal RecyclingSPONSORED BY: PA MEDIA\n\n\n\nSeptember (9/10/2026) – Cybersecurity EssentialsSteps to keep your business information secure in a digital world.SPONSORED BY: GALLAGHER INSURANCE COMPANY\n\n\n\nOctober (10/8/2026) – AI in ManufacturingCurrent trends and practical applications for process improvement.SPONSORED BY: TRIMECH SOLUTIONS\n\n\n\nNovember (11/12/2026) – Data-Driven Decision MakingHow to leverage analytics for smarter business strategies.SPONSORED BY: PA MEDIA\n\n\n\nDecember (12/10/2026) – Company Culture That Stands OutKey cultural improvements that make all the difference.\n\n\n\n\nThe speakers will be released the month prior to the event. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nContact Us\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or want to be a part of our workforce development discussions\, our team is here to make you a part of the talk.  \n\n\n\n\nBecome a Speaker URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/september-wake-up-to-manufacturing-2026/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://macentralpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Wake-Up-MA-Advertising-Opportunities-1.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T160000 DTSTAMP:20260602T210324Z CREATED:20260520T140442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T210324Z UID:10000289-1788957000-1788969600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Supervisory 1 - Lancaster DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n Receive the tools to take your supervision abilities to the next level. \nBecome a confident leader who is ready to take charge of your department and learn how to treat your employees with dignity and respect. \nThis all NEW 14 hour certificate program is facilitated by one of Franklin Coveys highly requested trainer’s. Receive the tools to take your supervision abilities to the next level. Become a confident leader ready to take charge of your department and learn how to treat your employees with dignity and respect. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The course will provide potential or current supervisors with the basic tools and skillsets to “get results through other people”. \nParticipants will have the opportunity for peer interaction plus the ability to discuss real-life scenarios with instructors that have extensive training and supervisory experience. \nIf have been recently promoted\, working on your career goals or a seasoned supervisor\, then this program is for you! \nTopics include: \n\nRoles in Management\nCommunicating clear expectations\nDelegating\nBuilding trusting relationships through the DISC model\nProviding feedback\nTraining/Coaching\nProviding recognition\nResolving conflict while maintaining morale\n\n* This course is also available for onsite company specific.* \nWant to earn the Master Supervision Certificate?  Complete all 3 levels & two elective courses. \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  September 9 -30\, 2026Sessions: 4 consecutive WednesdaysTimes:  12:30pm -4pmLocation: The Manufacturer’s Association Training Partner location- Thaddeus Stevens (room location will be sent with the reminder a week before class)Cost (member): $725Non Member: $1050 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/supervisory-1-lancaster/ CATEGORIES:Course,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T160000 DTSTAMP:20260908T162339Z CREATED:20260604T204829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T162339Z UID:10000304-1788940800-1788969600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Industrial Motor Controls DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course will introduce the students to industrial motor control technology and troubleshooting techniques. Each student will wire several industrial motor control circuits employing motor starters\, relays\, timers\, etc. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n This class will prepare the student to recognize the various elements of motor controls and the techniques used to maintain them in an industrial environment. The student will develop a sound understanding of relay control circuits and motor starters. \nCourse Outline:\n• Rebuilding a relay\n• Design and draw an industrial control circuit\n• Wire a control panel\n• Reversing starters by designing several control circuits\n• Basic kinematics and programming \nPre-Requisite: Student should have working knowledge or have taken the Electrical 1 or Intro. to Industrial Electricity \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  September 9 – 14\, 2026 ( Wednesday 9/9\, Thursday 9/10\, Friday 9/11 & Monday 9/14) no weekends \n\n\n\nTimes: 8 am – 4 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $1025 ( +book) \n\n\n\nNON Member: $ 1550 ( +book) \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/industrial-motor-controls-2/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T113000 DTSTAMP:20260629T164856Z CREATED:20260520T141917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T164856Z UID:10000290-1788940800-1788953400@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Supervisory 2 - Lancaster DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n Advance your supervision knowledge to the next level!   \n\n\n\nIf have been recently promoted\, working on your career goals or a seasoned supervisor\, then this program is for you! \nThis all NEW 14- hour Level II Certificate Program\,  is facilitated by one of Franklin Covey’s highly requested trainers.  \nThis course content reinforces and delves deeper into the PERFORM model. Participants will have the opportunity for peer interaction plus the ability to discuss real-life scenarios with instructors who have extensive training and supervisory experience. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n \nLiving the “mission;”- managing multiple priorities\nDealing with complaints and grievances\n Interviewing job candidates\nOn the job training\, performance appraisals\, resolving conflicts in the workplace\nCounseling “troubled” employees\, correcting problem behavior\, conducting disciplinary actions\nIdentifying legal and diversity Issues\, employee safety and making decisions in the workplace\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  September 9-30\, 2026 Sessions:   4 consecutive WednesdaysTimes: 8:00 am – 11:30 amLocation:   MA Training Partner Location- Thaddeus Stevens  (room location will be sent with the reminder a week before class)Cost (member): $725Cost (non-member): $1050 \n\n\n\nWant to earn the Master Supervision Certificate?  Complete all 3 levels & two elective courses. \n\n\n\n* This course is also available for onsite company specific.* \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/supervisory-2-lancaster/ CATEGORIES:Course,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T221042Z CREATED:20260610T175025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T221042Z UID:10000318-1788890400-1788901200@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Welding 1 Intro. DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course is designed to give apprentices a basic understanding and introduction to MIG\, TIG and Stick Welding. Classroom instruction will include process descriptions/applications as they apply to sheet metal fabrication and equipment set-up. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Students will gain a better understanding of welding knowledge and enjoy practical instruction for sheet metal welding that includes Gas Metal Arc Welding and Plasma Cutting. Welding and Brazing processes will be demonstrated but not instructed. \nCourse Outline: \n\nIntroduction and Course Overview\nStick Welding/General Information\nGMAW-MIG Welding\nGTAW-TIG Welding\nOXY-Fuel-Brazing\nCutting Processes\nGeneral Review-All Processes\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nThis apprentice class is full\, please contact us for other dates \n\n\n\nDate: September 8- October 10\,2026 \n\n\n\nDays : T & Th \n\n\n\nTimes: 6 – 9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Partner York Technical High School \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $1195 \n\n\n\nNON Member: $1795 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/welding-1-intro/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T210000 DTSTAMP:20260901T155208Z CREATED:20260824T170513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T155208Z UID:10000291-1788199200-1788814800@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:PLC Maintenance & Troubleshooting -Apprentice DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n The course is designed to introduce students to troubleshooting and PLC maintenance. Some topics covered will be Input/ Output: Devices\, sensor types\, solenoids etc.\, Numbering Systems\, I/O Processing\, how a PLC operates\, Ladder Programming and how to read and understand a plc program. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n This course will give the student a good beginning knowledge of troubleshooting and maintaining PLC’s \nCourse Outline: \n\nTroubleshoot input devices\nTroubleshoot an output device\nTroubleshoot a plc input\nTroubleshoot a plc output\nTroubleshoot a plc program input\nTroubleshoot a plc program output\nSome Ladder Logic programming\nOmron and Siemens PLCs.\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nThis class is gear towards apprentices. \n\n\n\nDate: August 31 – October 14\, 2026 ( no class 9/7/26) \n\n\n\nDays : M & W \n\n\n\nTimes: 6 – 9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $550 +book \n\n\n\nNON Member: $825 +book \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/plc-maintenance-troubleshooting-apprentice/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T113000 DTSTAMP:20260721T154331Z CREATED:20260717T182708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T154331Z UID:10000379-1787826600-1787830200@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Mid Atlantic Matchmaker Prep - Session 4 DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: 8/26/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)Fee: No Fee \n\n\n\nPoint of Contact: Shippensburg University SBDC (717) 477-1935Location: The Manufacturing Association of Central PA\, 3405 Board Road\, Suite 100\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nTraining Topics: Government ContractingDescription: \n\n\n\nThe panel discussion will focus on successful federal government contractors who have “been there and done that” as well as senior economic development leaders. Hear and be inspired by success stories\, understand the challenges and opportunities they encountered\, and learn how a government contracting path can be a key to your business success. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here for Virtual\n\n\n\nRegister Here for In-Person URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/mid-atlantic-matchmaker-prep-session-4/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T123000 DTSTAMP:20260824T025944Z CREATED:20260602T200056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T025944Z UID:10000300-1787560200-1787574600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Arc Flash NFPA 70e DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This 4-hour Arc Flash NFPA 70e Training is designed to provide employees with a comprehensive understanding of electrical safety\, focusing on the hazards and risks associated with arc flash incidents. \nThis training covers the key principles of the NFPA 70E standard\, including proper risk assessment\, the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE)\, and safe work practices for working with or near energized electrical systems. \nThe training also includes guidance on interpreting arc flash hazard labels\, calculating incident energy\, and selecting the appropriate PPE based on specific tasks. By the end of the session\, attendees will have the knowledge and skills needed to identify electrical hazards\, assess risks\, and safely work in compliance with NFPA 70E regulations to prevent accidents and ensure workplace safety. This training meets NFPA 70e training guidelines. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n \nCauses of Electric Arcs\nThe Nature of Electrical Arcs\nHazards of Arcing Faults\nProbability of Survival\nImpacts of Arc Flash\nPotential Exposure to Arc Flash\nPrecautions to take when working with Live Energy\nArc Flash PPE\nFlash Protection Boundary\nArc Flash Labeling of Electrical Cabinets\, Breakers & MCC Buckets\nDevelopments in Addressing Arc Flash Hazard.\nCritical Electrical Safety Requirements of CFR 29 1910.333 and NFPA 70E\nDevelopments – 2018 NFPA 70E\nHow to properly throw an Electrical Disconnect\nElectrically Safe Work Conditions & Work Practices\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  August 24\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTimes: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nCost (member) $150 \n\n\n\nCost (non member) $200 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/nfpa-70e/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Health & Safety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macentralpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/arch-flash-300x283-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T113000 DTSTAMP:20260721T154526Z CREATED:20260717T182520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T154526Z UID:10000378-1787221800-1787225400@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Mid Atlantic Matchmaker Prep - Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: 8/19/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)Fee: No Fee \n\n\n\nPoint of Contact: Shippensburg University SBDC (717) 477-1935Location: The Manufacturing Association of Central PA\, 3405 Board Road\, Suite 100\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, Manufacturing/Onshoring\, Marketing/Sales\, Networking Event\, Selling to GovernmentDescription: \n\n\n\nJoin us as we discuss the information you should and should not include in your elevator pitch as you communicate with buyers during a matchmaking event. You only have 10 minutes to speak\, and more importantly to listen\, and we’ll review some strategies to maximize your time in these meetings. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here for Virtual\n\n\n\nRegister Here for In-Person URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/mid-atlantic-matchmaker-prep-session-3/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T221147Z CREATED:20260606T221146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T221147Z UID:10000317-1787076000-1787086800@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:CNC 1 DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course is designed to give an introductory working knowledge of basic CNC programming. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Student will learn basic programming concepts and techniques which will include; a study of EIA word address programming Language and formats\, numerical control systems for various machine tools\, process planning\, math for numerical control and an entry level coverage of the latest CNC CAD-CAM programs: Mastercam and Esprit CAM \nPrerequisite: Students must have the mathematics skills outlined in Shop Math 1 & 2 \nCourse Outline: \n• Numerical control systems and components.\n• Use of various types of CNC machines and tooling.\n• CNC machining strategies and operations from working drawings.\n• Manually write two and three axis programs in EIA word address format\, for various CNC machine tools.\n• Electronically create CNC part programs in the latest CAD-CAM Programing software: Mastercam and Esprit CAM\n*Course will start off with computer basics training \nStudents will need to have access to a computer to complete assignments outside of class hours \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: August 18 – October 29\, 2026 \n\n\n\nDays: T & THTimes:  6-9 pmLocation: MA Training Center 3405 Board RoadCost (member): $975Cost (non-member): $1450 \n\n\n\nThis class can be used towards Apprentice Credits \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/cnc-1/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T220252Z CREATED:20260606T220146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T220252Z UID:10000315-1787076000-1787086800@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Shop Math 1 DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course offers a review and understanding of Common Fractions\, Decimal Fractions\, Percentages\, Linear Measurement (English / metric)\, and the Fundamentals of Algebra. Also included is the study and manipulation of common shop formulas including Speeds & Feeds\, Cutting Time\, and Gear Ratios & Dimensions. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Upon completion of the course the student will understand algebraic functions and be prepared for next level of math courses\, Geometry and Trigonometry. \nCourse Outline: \n\nAddition\, subtraction\nFractions\nEnglish and Metric\nFundamentals of Algebra\nShop Formulas\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: August 17 – October 19\, 2026 \n\n\n\nDays: M & wTimes:  6-9 pmLocation: MA Training Center 3405 Board RoadCost (member): $695 +bookCost (non-member): $1040 +book \n\n\n\nThis class can be used towards Apprentice Credits \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/shop-math-1-2/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T222816Z CREATED:20260520T142245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T222816Z UID:10000292-1787076000-1787086800@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Blueprint Reading and Measuring Devices DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n Blueprint Reading and Measuring Devices is designed for companies that manufacture metal parts such as machine shops or sheet metal and stamping companies etc. \nThis course provides the student with a basic understanding of blueprint reading. It presents background information on prints\, how multi-view drawings are created\, the principles of projection and instruction in developing the skill of visualization. It explains the interpretation of the dimensional requirements shown on the print\, the interpretation of detailed drawings that include single part\, tabulated detail\, stamped product\, and tabulated stamped product drawings. It deals with sectional views of drawings to include full\, offset\, aligned\, removed sections\, and includes auxiliary views and assembly drawings. An understanding of Screw Thread Specification will also be covered. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n This class will prepare the student to be able to read\, understand and interpret engineering drawings and be prepared for the GD&T class. The student will also gain an understanding of the most common machine shop measuring instruments\, and how to use them accurately. \nThe student will also gain proficiency in using the most common machine shop measuring instruments including Steel Rule\, Outside/Inside Micrometers\, Dial/Vernier Calipers\, Telescoping and Small Hole gages\, as well as Protractors for angular measurement. \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  August 18 – September 3\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTimes:  6 – 9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $435 \n\n\n\nNON Member:  $650 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/blueprint-reading-and-measuring-devices/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T093000 DTSTAMP:20260805T190715Z CREATED:20260717T183457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T190715Z UID:10000380-1787040000-1787045400@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Own Your Captive - Insurance Plan Event DESCRIPTION:Tired of rising health insurance costs with little explanation of why? It’s time to take control. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an exclusive look at how your company can stop just being part of an insurance group\, and start owning a piece of it. \n\n\n\nWe’ll walk you through what a custom captive cell is\, what it means for your business\, and why a select group of our members have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor. When members become owners\, everything changes\, you get access to your data\, a voice in the decisions\, and a share of the dividends. \n\n\n\nCome hear your options before your company’s next renewal\, and find out what it really looks like to own your captive. \n\n\n\nContact our benefits consultant Jeremy Molison at insurance@macentralpa.org to register for the event. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/own-your-captive-insurance-plan-event/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T222933Z CREATED:20260606T220820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T222933Z UID:10000316-1786989600-1787000400@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Intro. to Robotics FANUC DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course is designed to equip operators\, technicians\, engineers\, and programmers with the skills necessary to set up\, record\, and troubleshoot programs on a FANUC Robot using HandlingTool Software. The curriculum includes lectures\, chapter reviews\, demonstrations\, and a series of lab exercises to reinforce learning. Safety procedures are integrated into all training exercises to ensure a safe and effective learning environment. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Upon successful completion of this course\, students will be able to power up and jog the robot\, teach frames\, and recover from common program and robot faults. They will also be able to execute production operations\, create\, modify\, and execute a material handling program\, and create and execute MACROs. Additionally\, students will learn to monitor\, force\, and simulate input and output signals\, and backup and restore individual programs and files.\nCourse Outline:\n1. Introduction to FANUC Robot and HandlingTool Software\n2. Powering up and jogging the robot\n3. Teaching frames and recovering from faults\n4. Executing production operations\n5. Creating\, modifying\, and executing a material handling program\n6. Creating and executing MACROs\n7. Monitoring\, forcing\, and simulating input and output signals\n8. Backing up and restoring individual programs and files\n9. Safety procedures   \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  August 17 – September 30\, 2026 ( no class 9/7/26) \n\n\n\nDays: M & W \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nCost (member) $ 1025 \n\n\n\nCost (non member) $1350 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/intro-to-robotics-fanuc/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T210000 DTSTAMP:20260722T184857Z CREATED:20260606T214925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T184857Z UID:10000314-1786989600-1787000400@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Die Theory DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course is designed to teach the principles of blanking and/or piercing dies\, bending\, screwing\, dowel holes\, die life\, punches\, pilots\, die-block construction\, strippers and stock guides\, shredders and knockouts\, nest gauges\, pushers\, die stops\, stock materials utilization and strip layout principles. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Students will learn basic techniques and theories of building and stamping dies along with the essential facts of cutting and forming operations. \nCourse Outline: \n\nTypes of dies\nDie construction\nCutting clearance\nMetal forming\nDie maintenance\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  August 17 – September 30\, 2026 \n\n\n\nDays: M & W \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nCost (member) $ 550 \n\n\n\nCost (non member) $820 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/die-theory/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T113000 DTSTAMP:20260721T154711Z CREATED:20260717T182349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T154711Z UID:10000377-1786617000-1786620600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Mid Atlantic Matchmaker Prep - Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: 8/12/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)Fee: No Fee \n\n\n\nPoint of Contact: Shippensburg University SBDC (717) 477-1935Location: The Manufacturing Association of Central PA\, 3405 Board Road\, Suite 100\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, Manufacturing/Onshoring\, Marketing/Sales\, Networking Event\, Selling to GovernmentDescription: \n\n\n\nJoin us as we discuss the Federal Procurement Data System\, a historical record of all federal contracts\, to show how it can be used to pinpoint who your potential customers may be – both federal agencies and prime contractors. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here for Virtual\n\n\n\nRegister Here for In-Person URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/mid-atlantic-matchmaker-prep-session-2/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T213000 DTSTAMP:20260723T131124Z CREATED:20260122T171317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T131124Z UID:10000006-1786608000-1786656600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Wake Up to Manufacturing 2026 DESCRIPTION:Wake Up to Manufacturing 2026\n\n\n\nTalk Manufacturing with Industry Professionals \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStart your morning with fresh insights\, great food\, and real solutions. \n\n\n\nJoin fellow manufacturing thought-leaders for our monthly breakfast event featuring three industry speakers tackling today’s most pressing challenges\, followed by a live Q&A roundtable discussion.August topic:Building Your Digital Image – Marketing tactics that drive revenue and boost brand awareness.August Speakers:Aubrey King – VP Sale & Marketing at Walter Services Inc. \n\n\n\nDan Sahd – Team Leader at Sahd Metal Recycling \n\n\n\nOur schedule is:  \n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 7:45 AM\n\n\n\nNetworking begins at 8:00 AM\n\n\n\nEvent Starts at 8:15 AM\n\n\n\n\nFull breakfast will be served. \n\n\n\n\nAttending This Event?\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\nMember\n\n\n\n$0\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\nNon-Member\n\n\n\n$15\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister Today\n\n\n\n\nWant to Sponsor These Events?\n\n\n\nSponsoring a session provides a unique opportunity to showcase your commitment to the manufacturing community. Learn a little more about these event opportunities and sponsorship details below.   \n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Details\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nRegister For This Event\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name*\n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n \n Company Name*Phone*Email*\n \n Membership Status*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unsure\n Please tell us if your organization is a member of the Manufacturers’ Association. If you are not a member\, the cost is $15 and you will be invoiced after the event if attended. \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n2026 Wake Up Schedule\n\n\n\nWake Up Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nJanuary (1/15/2026) – MA Membership: Who We Are.Get to know the organization\, our team\, and how we help members thrive.COMPLETED\n\n\n\nFebruary (2/12/2026) – Hiring Processes That Work!Explore proven methods for finding and retaining successful candidates.          Speakers: Vicki Krotzer (Manufacturers’ Association)\, Greg Rymer (Mauser Packaging)\, MaryRose Ritter (The Conrad Company)COMPLETED\n\n\n\nMarch (3/12/2026) – Quality Control in a Digital AgeTools and methods to maintain high standards with modern tech.          Speakers: Matthew Hitchcock (High Concrete Group)\, Tim Auman (I. Auman Machine)\, & Jeff Shellenberger (York Precision Machining & Hydraulics)COMPLETEDSPONSORED BY: LEDGE\, INC\n\n\n\nApril (4/9/2026) – Apprenticeships in ActionHow offering apprenticeships can transform your workforce strategy.          Speakers: Kyle Kluttz (ENGEL North America)\, Demietra Middleton (Harley-Davidson Motor Company)\, David Tomic (Eden Manufacturing Inc.)COMPLETED\n\n\n\nMay (5/14/2026) – CRM Implementation Made SimpleWhat a CRM can do to streamline processes and the options available.          Speakers: Greg Dubin (Daisy Data Displays)\, Matt Hoke (JLS Automation)\, and Taylor Saunders (TAIT)COMPLETED\n\n\n\nJune (6/25/2026) – Supply Chain Resilience:Strategies to strengthen your supply chain and reduce risk. Speakers: Chris Caba (York County Planning Commission)\, Neil Harrold (BAE Systems)\, Zac Hubbard (Ollie Bargain Outlet)COMPLETED\n\n\n\nJuly – No Wake Up  |  Summer Break\n\n\n\nAugust (8/13/2026) – Building Your Digital ImageMarketing tactics that drive revenue and boost brand awareness.SPONSORED BY: PA MEDIA\n\n\n\nSeptember (9/10/2026) – Cybersecurity EssentialsSteps to keep your business information secure in a digital world.SPONSORED BY: GALLAGHER INSURANCE COMPANY\n\n\n\nOctober (10/8/2026) – AI in ManufacturingCurrent trends and practical applications for process improvement.SPONSORED BY: TRIMECH SOLUTIONS\n\n\n\nNovember (11/12/2026) – Data-Driven Decision MakingHow to leverage analytics for smarter business strategies.SPONSORED BY: PA MEDIA\n\n\n\nDecember (12/10/2026) – Company Culture That Stands OutKey cultural improvements that make all the difference.\n\n\n\n\nThe speakers will be released the month prior to the event. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nContact Us\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or want to be a part of our workforce development discussions\, our team is here to make you a part of the talk.  \n\n\n\n\nBecome a Speaker URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/wake-up-august-2026/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://macentralpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Wake-Up-MA-Advertising-Opportunities-1.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T223155Z CREATED:20260606T213929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T223155Z UID:10000313-1786608000-1786626000@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:OSHA -10 DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This two day\, ten-hour course provides the participant with training on topics important to understanding OSHA requirements. It’s necessary to understand these requirements for creating\, maintaining\, and improving the occupational safety of employees of manufacturers and other general industry companies. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n This course covers many OSHA regulations and provide insights into compliance requirements\, reporting requirements\, enforcement\, penalties\, general facility safety\, and techniques to use to minimize injuries and illnesses\, to report them to OSHA and to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. \nSafety in the workplace is a must if you want your employees to be productive and for your company to be profitable. Injuries and illnesses caused by unsafe acts and conditions are likely to happen when training\, written programs\, and procedures are not planned\, documented\, and implemented. \nOSHA Outreach Training for General Industry program focuses on SAFE management principles that can make your company both compliant with OSHA and a safe place to work. \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  August 13 & 14\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTimes:  8 am – 1 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nCost (member) $ 430 \n\n\n\n(NonMember) $645 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/osha-10/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Health & Safety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T163000 DTSTAMP:20260616T223810Z CREATED:20260522T174831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T223810Z UID:10000296-1786435200-1786465800@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:JStandard DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This 4 day course is a modularized IPC-certified training program that allows specialization at the application level. It provides hands-on application of the standard for industry technology segments such as Through Hole and Surface Mount Technology (SMT). \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Earn a 2 Year Certification upon completion of this course.\nCourse Modules: \n\nGeneral Requirements\nWires and Terminals\nThrough Hole Technology\nSurface Mount Technology\nInspection\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  August 11 – 14\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTimes: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nMember Cost:    \n\n\n\nNON Member:  \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/jstandard/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR