Manufacturing Tech Program

SUNY Corning Community College’s Manufacturing Technician Program is designed to give students the practical skills and fundamental knowledge necessary to succeed in local industry. Helping meet increased Workforce demand and fostering economic growth in the Southern Tier of New York.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

This 160 hour program will provide the essential tools for students to enter the growing Manufacturing workforce with the confidence and competencies employers are looking for.

  • College Certified Credits
  • OSHA 10 Training / Certification
  • Manufacturing Math
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Precision Measurement
  • Basic Electricity
  • Machine Shop Capstone Project
  • Manufacturing Facility Tours
  • Microsoft 365 Workshops
  • Resume Writing & Interview Skills Workshops
  • Interviews with local Manufacturers

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

This program is completely free, thanks to the New Energy New York grant.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for the program, students must be 18 years of age, have a High school diploma or GED.

Once online application is complete, students are required to meet in person with the Program Coordinator to assess program suitability before starting.

For more information about the program, and to enrol, please contact Adam Switzer, at 607-936-7383 or aswitze3@corning-cc.edu.

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"New Energy New York's Battery Tech Hub and the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York is a nation-leading ecosystem in workforce and technology development for the U.S. battery industry, made possible by cross-sector partners and programs in upstate New York."

SUNY Corning Community College is committed to ensuring equal access to students with disabilities. If you believe that you will need accommodations while taking this course, please contact Accessibility Services by phone 607-962-9262 or email Accessibility@corning-cc.edu to begin the process of requesting accommodations. We strive to coordinate accommodations in a timely manner, but some accommodations may not be available when you need them if you do not give timely notice.

Registration includes a brief consultation with our program coordinator to assess program suitability.
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Class Information

Date

September 28th, 2026 - November 20th, 2026

Time

9:00am - 1:00pm

Location

Airport Corporate Park
360 Daniel Zenker Drive
Big Flats, NY 14814

Meet the Team!

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Dan Nightingale

Dan Nightingale is our Assistant Director and Instructor for the Manufacturing Technician Program here at SUNY CCC. Dan is a experienced Control Systems and Software Engineer who spent 17 years at Corning Incorporated’s Sullivan Park Research Facility. Throughout his tenure there, he developed custom applications for automated data acquisition, reduction, analysis, presentation & storage. His technical journey began with a four-year vocational program in high school, followed by 11 years in the U.S. Navy as an Electronics Technician supervising Air Traffic Control Radar Systems and instructing in Micro-Miniature Electronics Repair. Dan’s academic excellence is marked by dual Associate degrees in Electrical Technology and Opto-Electronics from SUNY Corning Community College—graduating Magna Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA—and a B.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Beyond his industrial contributions to Corning’s Characterization Sciences and flat panel glass programs, Dan has dedicated 15 years to academia as an Adjunct Professor to Full Time Professor in Electrical Technology at SUNY Corning Community College. Teaching has become his "red-thread," a core passion that allows him to translate complex problem-solving into mentorship. Driven by the philosophy that any obstacle can be overcome through sheer persistence, he finds his greatest reward in showing others how to navigate technical challenges and refuse to quit.   

Adam Switzer

Adam Switzer is our Recruiter for the Manufacturing Technician Program here at SUNY CCC. With over 7 years Teaching in Further Education, 5 years in Community Education and over 2 decades of Coaching experience, Adam has a rich history of helping people develop personally and professionally. Adam is focused on recruiting new and potential students, growing the reputation of the already successful program, creating new opportunities within the Manufacturing field, whilst opening doors to their next steps.