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Թ and America’s Cutting Edge to Host CNC Machining Industry Roundtableon 4/30/26

Regional manufacturers invited to shape the future of CNC machining workforce training on the Treasure Coast 

A student wearing safety glasses and a white t-shirt adjusts equipment inside a CNC milling machine in an Թ manufacturing technology lab.
Participants sharpen their skills at a CNC machining bootcamp hosted by Թ’sSchoolof AdvancedManufacturing, apart of the America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) program’s mission to close the manufacturing skills gap on the Treasure Coast.

FORT PIERCE, FL (March 10, 2026) — Թ (The River), in partnership with IACMI – The Composites Institute’s America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) Program, will host a CNC Machining Industry Roundtable on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at The River’s Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex, located at 3209 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34981. 

The event will bring together regional manufacturers, industry leaders, and workforce development professionals for an interactive discussion focused on the current state of machining workforce needs and opportunities across the Treasure Coast and neighboring regions. 

“Workforce development is at the heart of what we do at Թ,” said Թ President Dr. Timothy E. Moore.“This roundtable is an importantopportunity for manufacturers to engage directly with ACEand the Collegeto ensure our training programs meet the real-world demands of the industry.”

Attendees will have the opportunity to: 

  1. AccessACEandԹ’straining resources designed to strengthen machining talent pipelines and support long-term workforce development.
  1. Identifycritical machining workforce gaps and barriersimpactingthe Treasure Coast and surroundingareas andcollaborate on actionable solutions.
  1. Provide direct input to guide ACE andThe Riverin aligning training programs with real industry needs, helping shape the future of machining workforce development.

“CNC machining is the backbone of modern manufacturing, and the skills gap we’re facing is real,” said Natalia Chekhovskaya, Advanced Manufacturing Executive Director at Թ. “This roundtable is about bringing industry and education together to have honest conversations about what manufacturers need — and making sure our training programs deliver exactly that. We’re committed to building a workforce pipeline that keeps the Treasure Coast competitive for years to come.” 

The roundtable is open to manufacturing company owners and presidents, plant managers, operations managers, production supervisors, and workforce leads. Participation is free of charge. 

To register and learn more, visit , or contact Alexandria Wrobel at awrobel@irsc.edu with any questions. 

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About Թ (The River): Թ serves Florida’s Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, offering high-quality, affordable education to over 24,000 students annually through traditional and online courses. The College provides more than 130 programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and technical certificates. Visit irsc.edu. 

About America’s Cutting Edge (ACE): America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) is a workforce development program led by IACMI – The Composites Institute, designed to revitalize U.S. manufacturing competitiveness through CNC machining training. ACE partners with community colleges and industry stakeholders to develop and deliver cutting-edge training resources that address critical skills gaps in manufacturing.