May 27, 2026

By Delaney Otto | Grand Forks Herald
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GRAND FORKS — Northland Community and Technical College this summer is introducing a new training program focused on composites manufacturing.

Northland hopes to integrate the training into its academic programs, as well as work with companies for non-credit professional development, said Kirsten Michalke, dean of workforce development and aerospace campus.

“I think we’ll be a nice regional hub, hopefully, for professional development,” she said.

Northland received a $215,000 grant from IACMI-The Composites Institute (The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation)to host free, weeklong boot camps through America’s Cutting Edge, a national workforce training initiative managed by IACMI. The boot camps will use the same equipment and technology found in modern manufacturing facilities and combine classroom learning with hands-on training. The first boot camp is being held July 13-17 and is open to high school students 16 and older, college students and those already working in the industry.

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