Interested in a Career in Manufacturing?

The Accelerated Industrial Maintenance Certificate consists of three courses from Blackhawk Technical College:

Mechanics of Learning
Safety (OSHA 30 General Industry Certificate)
Troubleshooting Integrated Manufacturing Systems 1 (TIMS).

These one-credit courses offer a strong foundation of skills for individuals pursuing careers in manufacturing. Additionally, participants will have the chance to explore career opportunities at local manufacturing companies.

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AIM Program Details

Students who are accepted into the program will receive a stipend of $13 per hour for the full duration of the program (132 total hours). Please note, participants must be at least 16 years old by the start of the AIM program.

Orientation: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3

Program Runs: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 8-30, 2026 (no class on June 19)

Locations:

June 8-10 - Monroe Campus
June 11-18 - Beloit-Janesville Campus
June 22-23 - Employer Visits
June 24-30 - Monroe Campus
June 30 - Graduation at Monroe Campus

Shuttle transportation will be available for students from the Monroe Campus from June 11-18. The shuttle will leave at 7 a.m. and return by 5:15 p.m.

Deadline to apply: Wednesday, April 22

This program is made available by a grant from the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.

For More Information

Please contact Amy Charles at (608) 329-8202 or acharles2@blackhawk.edu.