
About the SkillCraft program
Jumpstart your manufacturing career by training with Palomar College or MiraCosta College Technology Career Institute (TCI), where you'll gain skills for roles like machinists, assemblers or engineering technicians.
Upon graduation, we team up with employers to help you secure job or internship interviews. We'll also provide you with all the tools you need for a successful kickstart in your new career, including career coaching and exclusive access to networking events.
Program Pathways:
- MiraCosta College TCI:
- Engineering Technician Training Program (Course 60002)
- 40002 Machinist Technology Program (Course 40002)
- Uniquely Abled: CNC Operator Program (Course 8790159)
- Palomar College:
What you get from the program
Paid Work Experience
Hands-on learning at a workplace for a limited time
Job Placement Assistance
Job search support, career advice and information about growing industries
Work Readiness Training
Training on basic skills like teamwork and working under deadlines needed to get—and keep—a job
Supportive Services
Resources like transportation, childcare, or work supplies to help you complete the program
Eligibility requirements
How the program works
From enrollment to completing the program, here’s what you can expect at every stage:
Complete or enroll in courses (see courses above)
Submit your application online (when applications are open)
Get real-world experience
Receive job placement assistance
How to apply
Here is how to apply:
1. Begin your application (it takes 10-15 minutes)
2. Answer the supplemental questionnaire following your application
3. Wait for our team to respond about next steps
Questions?
Email us at hello@workforce.org or call (619) 319-WORK (9675).







