Digital Design and Manufacturing
The Fab School is located in beautiful Rancho Cucamonga, CA near the base of the San Gabriel mountains about 35 miles east of Los Angeles. We are "The Original" fabrication school, proudly in business for over 20 years with industry leading instructors and a world-class facility. Although our roots are embedded in the off-road racing industry, our curriculum has evolved over the years and produces skill sets successful in several industries. The Fab School is nationally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), approved for Federal Financial Aid, and offers a no money out pocket scholarship for military personnel that qualify. Students can take advantage of our lifetime career placement assistance through our Career Services department. We partner with over 1,500 employers nationwide while delivering placement rates well above 90% for each of our programs.
The objective of the Digital Design and Manufacturing program is to provide students with the skills needed for an entry-level career in computer aided drafting (CAD), 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and machining. The curriculum consists of 728 hours learning SolidWorks, the leading CAD software used in industry today. We teach from a manufacturing viewpoint, which allows students to design parts and assemblies, prototype them on 3D printers, and then build their designs in a shop environment. Students will train on manual and CNC lathes and mills, CNC press break, and more. Graduates will find employment in various industries including aerospace, automotive and general manufacturing, while many go on to open their businesses. The cost for the program is $33,813, and the students *GI BILL ® will cover tuition. All books, uniforms, equipment, and supplies including a gaming laptop and a 3D printer are included in the tuition, as well as a CSWA or CSWP certification in SolidWorks.
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The cost for the program is $33,813, and the students *GI BILL ® will cover tuition. All books, uniforms, equipment, and supplies including a gaming laptop and a 3D printer are included in the tuition, as well as a CSWA or CSWP certification in SolidWorks.
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