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CNC machinist training in Richmond, Virginia

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

1 school offers these machinist programs with classes in the Richmond area, and every one is approved 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 Richmond, 1 of the 11 programs takes students without a high school diploma, and all 11 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 11 programs

All 34 CNC machinist programs in Virginia, including online programs

How much does CNC machinist training cost in Richmond?

$300 to $450

from the lowest-priced program to the highest, if you pay yourself

In the typical program

Finished the program
100%
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
15 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 Richmond may also offer CNC machinist training. How these figures are made

Is there free CNC machinist training in Richmond?

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

All 11 CNC machinist programs in Richmond approved for WIOA funding

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11 programs

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 130 Introduction to Electric Dis

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), Chester · Short course or single class · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$300
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 130 Introduction to Electric Dis at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 45 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $300

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 134 CMM Operation and Program

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), Chester · Short course or single class · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$300
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 134 CMM Operation and Program at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 45 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $300

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machine Technology Certificate- MAC 150 Introduction to Computer- Aide

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), Chester · Short course or single class · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Precision Machine Technology Certificate- MAC 150 Introduction to Computer- Aide at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machine Technology Certificate- MAC 181 Machine Blueprint Reading I

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), Chester · Short course or single class · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Precision Machine Technology Certificate- MAC 181 Machine Blueprint Reading I at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 45 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 122 Computer Numerical Control

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), Chester · Short course or single class · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 122 Computer Numerical Control at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 33 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 123 Computer Numerical Control

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), Chester · Short course or single class · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 123 Computer Numerical Control at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 33 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 162 Machine Shop Practices II

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), Chester · Short course or single class · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 162 Machine Shop Practices II at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology Certificate-MAC 121 Computer Numerical Control

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), Chester · Short course or single class · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificate-MAC 121 Computer Numerical Control at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology Certificate-MAC 161 Machine Shop Practices I

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), Chester · Short course or single class · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificate-MAC 161 Machine Shop Practices I at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridNo diploma needed

    Basic Precision Machining Technology CSC- MAC 162 Machine Shop Practices II

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    No diploma needed

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), Chester · Short course or single class · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Basic Precision Machining Technology CSC- MAC 162 Machine Shop Practices II at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Basic Precision Machining Technology CSC- MAC 163 Machine Shop III

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), Chester · Short course or single class · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Basic Precision Machining Technology CSC- MAC 163 Machine Shop III at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 45 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $450

How to pay for CNC machinist training in Richmond

WIOA funding can pay for CNC machinist training in Richmond

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

Machinist apprenticeships in Richmond

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 Richmond machinist program numbers come from

Which Richmond machinist programs are on this list?

These are the machinist programs with classes in the Richmond area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Virginia page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Richmond 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.

Other training in Richmond

Sources for the facts about CNC machinist training in Richmond

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Machinists and Tool and Die Makers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220 and 680.310: career services before training, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship.gov: Discover Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn Today (fact sheet)
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List