Welcome to the UF Americas Cutting Edge (ACE) Program!
We currently offer in-person trainings for the CNC Machining and Metrology programs!
- Before before you can enroll in the in-person training, the online trainings must be completed (see below).
- Please contact Katie Basinger-Ellis (katie.basinger@ufl.edu) for more information about our next in-person events.
In Person Interest Form
- Once you’ve completed the online trainings complete the in-person bootcamp interest form.
MADE FOR MACHINERY
With high demand, job security, and good pay, there’s no better time to build a career in one of the country’s fastest-growing sectors.
Average pay with benefits for U.S. manufacturing workers:
$95,900
Common Job Titles
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist
- CNC Programmer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Quality Engineer
- Metrologist
- Entrepreneur
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Top Job Skills
- Operate cutting or grinding equipment
- Quality assessment: test materials, solutions, or samples
- Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for additive manufacturing
- Critical thinking and problem solving
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