Mobile Manufacturing Lab

Bringing manufacturing career exploration and training to you!

Introducing the Kaskaskia College Mobile Manufacturing Trailer: a cutting-edge facility designed to bring hands-on experiences and career exploration directly to your community. This innovative trailer showcases a variety of skilled trades, offers short-term training events, and provides valuable insights into career opportunities.

This initiative is made possible through generous federal support, with 82 percent of the funding coming from key sources, including the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Development Grant ($99,000), the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration FY 23 Community Project Grant ($413,000), and the Carl D. Perkins Grant ($146,000). We proudly leverage these resources to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge needed for success in high-demand industries.

Bringing Training to You!

Our Mobile Manufacturing Trailer offers a versatile array of on-site training opportunities tailored to your industry's needs.

Explore our comprehensive training programs, including:

Basic Electricity
Electrical Troubleshooting
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Training
Logic Control Systems
Electric Motor Drive Training
OSHA 10-Hour Certification
Lockout/Tagout Procedures
CNC and AutoCAD Training
Robotic Welding Techniques
Stick and Basic MIG Welding
Cutting Torch and Oxyfuel Training
Soldering and Brazing
Introductory Refrigeration
Introductory HVAC Systems

Don't see the training your industry needs?

We bring these essential skills and certifications directly to you, providing convenient, hands-on training that supports your workforce development and operational needs.

If you don't see the training you need, please contact us to create a customized program for your industry. We can also use your tools to ensure the training is directly relevant to your specific requirements.

I would like to schedule the KC Mobile Manufacturing Lab!

To schedule the Kaskaskia College Mobile Manufacturing Trailer at your high school/grade school, please use this link:

https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/MobileManufacturingTrailerReservations-Booking@kaskaskia.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/

The trailer is available to schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the afternoon and all day on Fridays. To book the trailer for special events and training or to learn more about the program, please contact us at tchesnek@kaskaskia.edu or jfitts@kaskaskia.edu.