Erie 1 BOCES
Erie 1 BOCES offers adult upskilling programs that help grow local talent for manufacturing roles—especially in CNC machining and industrial automation.
How this helps BNMA members
Identify and source trained graduates, then “lift their skills” through a BNMA CNC Registered Apprenticeship pathway.
Adult Upskilling Programs
Explore two core training tracks designed to prepare candidates for in-demand manufacturing roles.
CNC Machining — CNC Basics
A structured CNC training option for individuals looking to upskill into machining careers.
- 12-week CNC basics course (adult upskilling pathway).
- Students attend 4 weeks (4 days/week) in the program structure referenced on the page.
- For those with day jobs: a 23-week CNC night course (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5pm–9pm).
Industrial Automation (PLCs & Robotics)
A 72-hour course covering PLC and automation fundamentals, including machine/process control, components, configurations, power supplies, discrete/analog I/O, programming, processor operations, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and commissioning.
Industrial Automation Course Description Open →Want to source graduates?
BNMA can help you connect to the right program and align graduates into roles—and into apprenticeship pathways where it fits.