The Industrial Sewing Certificate Program trains individuals for entry level jobs within the industrial sewing industry. Topics of instruction include safety, ergonomics, sewing machine operation, stitching and finishes, set-up, quality, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Students train with woven, knits, expanded vinyl, fine fabrics, and leather. Successful program enrollees prepare for careers in:

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• Automotive sewing

• Automotive interiors

• Clothing manufacturing

• Boat canvas and interiors

• Awning manufacturing

• Upholstering

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Participants should have a National Career Readiness Certificate of Bronze or higher for optimal success in this program. If you have not completed the National Career Readiness Certificate assessment, click here.

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If you graduated from a Michigan high school within the last three years, you completed WorkKeys tests that make up the National Career Readiness Certificate. Previous scores within the 3 year window may be submitted to meet this pre-requisite. Contact your high school to retrieve your scores, or call ACT WorkKeys at 1.800.967.5539. 

 

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