To celebrate the closing of Manufacturing Month 2025, 
New Century Careers would like to celebrate the accomplishments of three of our MANUFACTURING 2000 (M2K) trainees and focus on what they are learning, successes with earning credentials, and how the training is positively impacting their future careers in Manufacturing!

From Homewood to Southside, Anthony W. is

on his way to a great career!

Anthony W joined the M2K program through the cohort that began in August at the University of Pittsburgh, Community Engagement Center, Homewood. After completing his first month and earning his first two industry-recognized credentials from the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS), Anthony then began attending M2K at the Anselmo Training Innovation Center, in Pittsburgh's South Side community. Anthony is now pursuing additional NIMS credentials on the lathe, and would like to earn another on the mill in the coming weeks. He is doing a great job and is an example of what can be learned in only a few short weeks. Anthony looks forward to developing is resume so he can soon look to interview and be placed with one of our over 130 partner companies! Want to be like Anthony...apply HERE today!



Moving to Economic Sustainability

Patrick S. arrived at New Century Careers' MANUFACTURING 2000 (M2K) program with a clear goal; he wanted stability, growth, and a career that challenged him to work with both his mind and his hands. Throughout the program, he displayed a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to master each skill. He earned multiple National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials, and has now been successfully placed with NCC Partner Company, True Position, Inc.! You can read about Patrick's entire story HERE. Congratulations Patrick and we know you will have a great career!

City Charter Alumnus Jadyn R speaks to STEM students

To celebrate Manufacturing Month, and to share more about careers in manufacturing, M2K pre apprentice, and City Charter High School alumnus, Jadyn R., spoke to students of Ms. Pascuzzi's STEM class about his involvement in the M2K Program. Jadyn spoke about how easy it was to join the M2K program, how much he has learned, and how the City Charter students should consider the M2K program for their future career pathway upon graduation. He also shared how excited he is to be looking for a career soon with one of our over 130 partner companies.

We're Hiring: Part-Time Evening MANUFACTURING 2000

The role of the evening M2K Instructor is to monitor and provide technical training and assistance to individuals participating in our pre-apprenticeship program. It is the goal of all of our Instructors to see that everyone has an opportunity to learn in a safe and supportive environment while achieving the outcomes and goals as outlined by the M2K trainee manual. Training sessions are offered Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4PM to 10PM. 12 hours per week.

To support the manufacturing workforce through New Century Careers

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New Century Careers, 305 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219