We are pleased to announce the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Career Program at the College of Lake County (CLC) is awarded with NIMS Accreditation for excellence in metalworking training.  By maintaining their status as a NIMS-accredited program, the staff and faculty at CLC have demonstrated their continued commitment to high standards for metalworking training in the state of Illinois and for the greater industry in the United States.

Led by NIMS Team Leader Jim Hommer, of Hommer Tool & Manufacturing, Inc. (Arlington Heights, IL), a one-day On-Site Evaluation occurred at the college on July 31, 2013 which concluded with Mr. Hommer's recommendation to officially renew the training program's accreditation.  In his final evaluation report, Mr. Hommer gave the program high ratings in all evaluation areas, including Purpose, Facilities, Equipment/Tooling/Measuring Devices, Program Features, Administration, Instructional Staff, Student Credentialing, and Advisory Committee.  Combined with evidence of the program's continuous efforts to credential students with NIMS national skills certifications, the accreditation at the College of Lake County was officially renewed as of July 23, 2013. 

This program is accredited NIMS Machining Level I and II Standards, with an emphasis in the following skills areas:

• Measurement, Materials & Safety
• Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout
• Milling I
• Drill Press I
• Grinding I
• Turning Operations: Turning Between Centers
• Turning Operations: Chucking Skills
• CNC Milling: Programming, Setup & Operations
• CNC Turning: Programming, Setup & Operations
• CNC Milling: Operations
• CNC Turning: Operations
• CNC Milling Skills, Level II
• CNC Turning Skills, Level II

Congratulations to everyone involved in this process, especially Instructor and Department Chair Jeff Hines for his efforts throughout the renewal process and to his commitment for maintaining high standards in training.  Special thanks to Jim Hommer for leading the on-site evaluation.

To learn more about this program, contact Instructor and Department Chair Jeff Hines by email or by phone at (847) 543-2506.

Did you know that NIMS accredits educational training programs and company training programs?  Visit the accreditation page to learn how your training program can become accredited.