ETP Workforce Training Funds for California

California Workforce Funding Is Here — Don’t Miss It

IPC by Global Electronics Association has officially secured a Multi-Employer Contract (MEC) through the California Employment Training Panel (ETP) to provide significant training cost reimbursement for California-based electronics manufacturers.

Offset eligible training costs
Upskill incumbent workers
Strengthen retention and productivity
Streamline onboarding through our contract

Enrollment is open now.

Funding is finite and subject to state performance timelines.

Employers ready to move forward should initiate onboarding immediately to ensure eligibility and timely training completion.

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Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly and Design Courses

Manufacturing Engineer—Introduction, Product ID and Traceability

Course 1 of an 11-course curriculum focusing on product identification and traceability. 3 modules More Less

Manufacturing Engineer—Stencil Printing

Course 2 of an 11-course curriculum focusing on stencil printing. 3 modules More Less

Manufacturing Engineer—SMT

Course 3 of an 11-course curriculum focusing on surface mount technology (SMT). Contains 3 modules. More Less

Manufacturing Engineer—Through-hole Assembly

Course 4 of an 11-course curriculum focusing on Manual Assembly. Contains 2 modules. More Less

Electronics Assembly for Engineers

Engineers new to electronics manufacturing gain years of experience in this course. More Less

Introduction to PCB Design for Manufacturability (Micromodules)

Ten micro-modules introduce some of the key concepts required to optimize the design of printed circuit boards for manufacture. More Less

Assembly Operators Training-Onboarding and Beyond

Soldering for Electronics Assembly: Introduction

This course is designed to provide learners with an understanding of the soldering process, the role it plays in electronics assembly, and the practical skills required in creating reliable solder connections. More Less

Electronics Assembly for Operators in English or Spanish

Deliver the knowledge and skills required for a new operator to succeed. Available in English and Spanish. More Less

Wire Harness Assembly for Operators in English or Spanish

Start new operators on the path to success in a wire harness manufacturing facility. Available in Spanish and English. More Less

Electronics Manufacturing Training–The Fundamentals

ESD Control for Electronics Assembly

After completing this course, you will be able to employ the preventive measures stipulated in ANSI/ESD S20.20 to mitigate the effects of electrostatic discharge when handling, transferring or storing ESD-sensitive components in a manufacturing facility. More Less

Safety for Electronics Assembly

This course introduces participants to the most common safety practices and workplace hazards in electronics manufacturing. After completing this course, participants will be able to employ the key tools, materials, and processes designed to keep you and your coworkers safe within a manufacturing facility. More Less

Foreign Object Debris for Electronics Manufacturing

Mitigate FOD effects when handling, storing, or transporting items in a manufacturing facility. The course prepares you to employ the key tools, materials, and processes designed to prevent and control the effects of FOD within a manufacturing facility. More Less

Teach Operators How to Navigate and Understand IPC Standards

IPC J-STD-001 for Operators

After completing this course, you will be able to effectively navigate, locate, and apply the criteria specified in the IPC J-STD-001 standard in your role as an electronics assembly line operator, technician, or supervisor. For more information about the IPC J-STD-001 for Operators course. More Less

IPC-A-610 for Operators

After completing this course, you will be able to effectively navigate, locate, and apply the criteria specified in the IPC-A-610 standard in your role as an electronics assembly line operator, technician, or supervisor. More Less

WHMA/IPC 620 for Operators

This course provides a practical introduction to the terms, concepts, and acceptability criteria of the IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard as they apply to the role of the operator. This course is not an endorsement for IPC certification, it is a training course to teach operators how to navigate and use the IPC standard. More Less

Fabrication, Troubleshooting and Assembly Inspection

Fundamentals of PCB Fab and Assembly Self-Paced

This comprehensive introduction to the basics of printed circuit board (PCB) and printed wiring assembly (PWA) fabrication will prepare those that have little or no direct experience in either discipline for the Advanced Trouble Shooting and Defect Analysis of Printed Circuit Boards course. More Less

Self-Paced PCB Troubleshooting and Defect Analysis

Developed by Mike Carano and IPC's education team, this self-paced course includes all the information and insight Mike Carano delivers in his live class PCB Troubleshooting and Defect Analysis More Less

Inspection of Electronic Assemblies

This 5 module course covers the entire electronics assembly process and introduces the key tools, materials and processes required for inspectors to evaluate PCAs More Less

Online Instructor-Led Courses

PCB Design & Assembly

IPC has developed a variety of online, instructor-led courses for electronics manufacturers. Whether you need advanced PCB design instruction or need to learn to troubleshoot electronics assembly processes, IPC has the course for you.

Education and Development

IPC Registered Apprentice Programs

IPC has developed National Program Standards and Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) with occupations for Electronics Assemblers, PCB Fabricators, and PCB Designers, approved by the US Department of Labor.

Why Train with Us?

For over 60 years, IPC has worked with industry members to develop the standards, certifications, and training programs that drive the success of the global electronics industry.

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"IPC made our organization think differently about quality manufacturing, brought us to a superior level, which was then recognized by our customers."

Operations Director, Industrial Manufacturing Company

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