FREE INTRODUCTORY
STITCHER COURSE
Class Size is Limited to 5
The Greater New Bedford Workforce Board and Joseph Abboud Manufacturing have joined efforts to help decrease the shortage of qualified stitchers to meet the demands of the industry.
This free opportunity is funded by the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development.
INTRODUCTORY STITCHER COURSE
FREE TRAINING PROGRAM
CONTACT PATRICIA O’BRIEN @ 508-990-4119
CLASSES START Monday, August 3, 2020. This is an Adult Education course weeks beginning in August 2020. Students completing the program will be prepared for entry level jobs in the stitching industry. All COVID-19 Safety protocols are followed including the wearing of masks at ALL times.
THE MassHire GNB Career Center IS COORDINATING ENROLLMENTS please contact Patricia O’Brien @ 508-990-4119
This hands-on course is designed to give students a basic understanding of elementary stitching. The student will have the opportunity to learn by doing. The following areas will be covered:
- Parts of an Industrial Sewing Machine
- Ergonomics and Correct Posture
- Sewing Machine Control
- Threading
- Material identification
- And more
Prerequisites
- Be present every day and be on time
- Serious, committed and ready for work upon completion of the program – placement assistance is provided
- Ages 18+
