Modern Manufacturing Bootcamp

Hands-on training to start or expand your career in advanced manufacturing, medical manufacturing, and aerospace with great local companies.

Next Session: September 14 – November 5, 2026

Paso Robles, Encore Center

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Women in Manufacturing Scholarship Application

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General Bootcamp Registration

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Women in Manufacturing Scholarship Application

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General Bootcamp Registration

Get Upskilled for a Rewarding New Career

Highlights

Build and fly a drone

Medical device assembly

Learn 3D printing

Do you love to build, craft, and work with your hands?

Did you know there are great companies right here on the Central Coast looking to hire people like you? In just 7 weeks, you can qualify for a job in a growing field that can pay the bills and offer upward mobility. This part-time, hands-on training program will teach you the skills related to the exciting fields of cutting-edge manufacturing, medical technology, and aerospace.

You’ll learn important skills through fun activities that may include building and flying a drone, 3D printing and medical device assembly.

SLO Partners will also help successful graduates gain the opportunity to work in the manufacturing industry on the Central Coast.

Hear from Cody, a Modern Manufacturing Bootcamp instructor and SLO Partners graduate,
about his experience with the program.

Women in Manufacturing Scholarship

$149 registration and
$500 scholarship

upon completion of the bootcamp!

Apply Now

Listen to Jade share her Modern Manufacturing Bootcamp experience.

3 Steps to Your Next Career

1.
PAY

for the 7-week bootcamp

2.
SLAY

the bootcamp

3.
GET HIRED

What You’ll Learn

Medical device assembly
Circuitry and electronic schematics
Electronic programming
Soldering and heat shrink connections
Product Testing and problem solving
Industry-related print reading
And more

What You’ll Do

Medical Device Assembly

Practice medical device, biotech, and pharmaceutical application

Build and Fly a Drone!

Build a drone
Explore and test aerodynamic principles
Practice basic soldering and electronics
Program a flight controller

Electronic Wiring

Wire a remote control car! Assemble, solder and heat shrink connections, and test the car.
Practice basic circuitry, electronic schematics, and electronic programming

Soldering and Wiring

Solder electronic components together, to a PCB, and heat shrink soldered connections

3D Printing

Assemble a 3D printer and create a printed project with multiple components

FAQs

Do I need prior experience?

Heck, no.

What does it cost?

$399 for the 7-week session

Where and when?

September 14 – November 5, 2026
Mon – Thurs 5:30 – 9:00 pm
Encore Center, Paso Robles

Our grads loved our program.

Hear from Women in Manufacturing

Elizabeth

Modern Manufacturing Student

Isaiah

Modern Manufacturing Graduate

Royce

Modern Manufacturing Graduate

Alvin

Modern Manufacturing Graduate

Brennen

Modern Manufacturing Student

Raymond

Modern Manufacturing Student

Lisa

Modern Manufacturing Graduate

Cody

Modern Manufacturing Graduate & Instructor

Marlena

Modern Manufacturing Graduate & Instructor

Liam

Modern Manufacturing Graduate

Jade

Modern Manufacturing Graduate

Riley

Modern Manufacturing Graduate

“I enjoyed the opportunity to learn about and work with the equipment I would otherwise not have access to. The support of the SLO Partners’ staff and the skills I learned gave me access to a rewarding career path.”

Carrie, Technician

About SLO Partners

Through modern bootcamp training programs specifically designed to fill the talent needs of local businesses, SLO Partners helps to bridge the gap between opportunities and reality for businesses and individuals on California’s Central Coast.

Learn more about Upskilling with SLO Partners.