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The University of Southern Indiana, in collaboration with the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) offers NIMS Machining Level I Certification Training. NIMS is the nation’s only distinction for excellence in metalworking training as based on NIMS industry-written, industry approved skills standards. Accredited programs demonstrate the ability to produce skilled, work-ready individuals that fulfill industry’s 21st century workforce needs.

Credentialed faculty in the USI Applied Engineering Center teach all classes.  Hands-on training and online simulations combine to assure participants the opportunity to earn up to 11 different industry-recognized credentials.

  • Measurement, Materials and Safety
  • Job Planning, Benchwork and Layout
  • Manual Milling Skills I
  • CNC Turning-Operations
  • CNC Milling – Operations
  • Grinding Skills I
  • Drill Press Skills I
  • CNC Turning- Programming Setup and Operations
  • CNC Milling – Programming Setup and Operations
  • Turning Operations - Turning Between Centers
  • Turning Operations - Turning Chucking Skills

Dates and times are scheduled at the client’s convenience and when USI students are not in class at the Applied Engineering Center. We can group specific topics or train on individual topics in order to fit your business needs.

Whether it is shortening a training to fit in one day, increasing the curriculum to cover several classes,
or changing the location of the training from here at USI to your location,
we have the training you are looking for to grow your business.

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Together, we will develop the best plan for your employees and company.

      Paula Nurrenbern                                                      Office 812-461-5425
      Director of Corporate Partnerships                      Cell 812-455-3629
      and Customized Training  

      8600 University Boulevard 
      Evansville, Indiana 47712  
 
      Pjnurrenbe@usi.edu                                             USI.edu/Custom-Training

       Lesley Groves                                                            Office 812-464-1854
       Asst. Director of Corporate Partnerships       
       and Customized Training  

       8600 University Boulevard 
       Evansville, Indiana 47712  
 
       lagroves@usi.edu                                                USI.edu/Custom-Training