CNC machinist training in Florida

9 CNC machinist programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

6 schools offer these machinist programs, and Florida has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Machinists set up and run equipment, including computer-controlled (CNC) machines, to make precision metal parts and tools. Community colleges and technical schools offer certificates and two-year degrees that teach reading engineering drawings and programming CNC machines.¹ In Florida, 8 of the 9 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 6 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 9 programs

How much does CNC machinist training cost in Florida?

$2,500 to $5,000 is what most CNC machinist programs in Florida cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 9 programs with a price. All of them: $1,276 to $7,000

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not enough data
Working 6 months later: Not enough data
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data
Length: 8 to 21 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Florida may also offer CNC machinist training. How these figures are made

Is there free CNC machinist training in Florida?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 35 people at 1 of the 9 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most machinist programs in Florida cost $2,500 to $5,000. Prices on this page run from $1,276 to $7,000.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: paid apprenticeships, financial aid and the GI Bill

CNC machinist training in Lakeland, Orlando, Miami and other Florida cities

Choosing an area filters the list below.

All 9 CNC machinist programs in Florida approved for WIOA funding

9 programs

Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Automated Production Specialist (CNC)
Valencia College - Cont Educ-CSCF
Orlando
No diploma needed
Valencia College - Cont Educ-CSCF, Orlando · Machinist certificate or diploma · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$40,300
Price if you pay yourself$7,000
35 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Automated Production Specialist (CNC) at Valencia College - Cont Educ-CSCF
More details about Automated Production Specialist (CNC) at Valencia College - Cont Educ-CSCF
Finished
83%
Working at 6 months
37%
Earned in a quarter
$10,081
Length
20 weeks, 23 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
106
a year, estimated
$40,300
price
$7,000
trained with WIOA funding
35
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Machining Technology
Atlantic Technical College-Vs
Margate
No diploma needed
Atlantic Technical College-Vs, Margate · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$24,400
Price if you pay yourself$5,035
More details about Machining Technology at Atlantic Technical College-Vs
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
33%
Earned in a quarter
$6,090
Length
56 weeks, 26 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$690
Students counted
42
a year, estimated
$24,400
price
$5,035
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
CNC Machinist/Fabricator (Heartland)
South Florida State College-Cs
Avon Park
No diploma needed
South Florida State College-Cs, Avon Park · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,276
Program website, CNC Machinist/Fabricator (Heartland) at South Florida State College-Cs
More details about CNC Machinist/Fabricator (Heartland) at South Florida State College-Cs
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,276
Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Computer Numerical Control (Cnc) Production Specialist
Osceola Technical College-O-Tech-CSCF
Kissimmee
No diploma needed
Osceola Technical College-O-Tech-CSCF, Kissimmee · Machinist certificate or diploma · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,216
Program website, Computer Numerical Control (Cnc) Production Specialist at Osceola Technical College-O-Tech-CSCF
More details about Computer Numerical Control (Cnc) Production Specialist at Osceola Technical College-O-Tech-CSCF
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
21 weeks, 29 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$309
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,216
CNC or machine operatorHybridNo diploma needed
CNC Operator
Polk State College-Cs
Winter Haven
No diploma needed
Polk State College-Cs, Winter Haven · CNC or machine operator · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
Program website, CNC Operator at Polk State College-Cs
More details about CNC Operator at Polk State College-Cs
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$960
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,500
CNC or machine operatorIn personNo diploma needed
CNC Operator (Heartland)
Polk State College-Cs
Winter Haven
No diploma needed
Polk State College-Cs, Winter Haven · CNC or machine operator · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
Program website, CNC Operator (Heartland) at Polk State College-Cs
More details about CNC Operator (Heartland) at Polk State College-Cs
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$550
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,500
Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Manual Machinist
Polk State College-Cs
Winter Haven
No diploma needed
Polk State College-Cs, Winter Haven · Machinist certificate or diploma · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,000
Program website, Manual Machinist at Polk State College-Cs
More details about Manual Machinist at Polk State College-Cs
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,650
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,000
Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
CNC Machinist - C
Polk State College-Cs
Winter Haven
No diploma needed
Polk State College-Cs, Winter Haven · Machinist certificate or diploma · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,000
School website, CNC Machinist - C at Polk State College-Cs
More details about CNC Machinist - C at Polk State College-Cs
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,920
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,000
Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC Machinist/Fabricator CCC
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne
High school diploma or equivalent
Eastern Florida State College, Melbourne · Machinist certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,000
School website, CNC Machinist/Fabricator CCC at Eastern Florida State College
More details about CNC Machinist/Fabricator CCC at Eastern Florida State College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
42 weeks, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,000

How to pay for CNC machinist training in Florida

WIOA funding can pay for CNC machinist training in Florida

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.²People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.³Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.⁴

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).⁵

Paid machinist apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is a job: you're paid to learn, with a raise as your skills grow, and most include classroom teaching. You apply to the employer or the program sponsor. Ask what you'll pay for the classroom part and what you'll earn on the job.⁶

Financial aid and grants for CNC machinist training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁷⁸

GI Bill for CNC machinist training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁹

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: CNC machinist training in Florida

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 6th of 30
CNC machinist programs here, against the typical state's 8: 9 vs 8

State comparisons use the same figures as the CNC machinist training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Machinist apprenticeships in Florida

A machinist apprenticeship is usually run by an employer. It combines paid training on the job with related classes and lasts several years.¹

You apply to the employer or the program sponsor, not through a school.⁶ The Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Finder lists openings by place and job. None of the CNC machinist programs on this page is an apprenticeship.

What is an apprenticeship, and can WIOA pay for one?

Where the Florida machinist program numbers come from

Which Florida machinist programs are on this list?

These are the machinist programs Florida approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).¹⁰ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Florida offers.

How Florida machinist program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some machinist programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

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CNC machinist training in Lakeland, Orlando, Miami and other Florida cities

All 9 CNC machinist programs in Florida approved for WIOA funding

Automated Production Specialist (CNC)

Machining Technology

CNC Machinist/Fabricator (Heartland)

Computer Numerical Control (Cnc) Production Specialist

CNC Operator

CNC Operator (Heartland)

Manual Machinist

CNC Machinist - C

CNC Machinist/Fabricator CCC