Dayton Train to Sew

This training is for individuals who want to pursue employment as an industrial sewist in a manufacturing environment.

 
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Certificate Course

A Certificate of Completion is awarded to students that demonstrate acceptable sewing skills by successfully passing a timed-sewing test. Our testing is based on sewing skills required by local manufacturers for employment.

 

“There are some 700 sewing operator jobs in the Dayton area, and we’re proud to have trained a portion of that workforce.”

— Brenda Rex, Executive Director Dayton Sewing Collaborative

 

Things to know:

  • Classes are held at the Dayton Sewing Collaborative | 2nd Floor of Goodwill Easter Seals 660 S Main St Dayton OH 45402

  • Training sessions are 1-week in duration. 5-hours a day for a total of 25 hours of hands-on and classroom training.

  • Classroom training will be from 10AM - 3PM daily, Monday through Friday. Enter main lobby and ask for Dayton Sewing Collaborative at the desk.

  • For students that may need more practice time, two additional days of practice are made available after the 1-week training.

  • Training is FREE for students.

  • Non-English speaking students: Contact MVCTC Aspire program at St. John’s church for sewing related ESOL classes before registering for Dayton Train To Sew. MVCTC Apsire: (937) 854 - 6297

2024 Dayton Train To Sew

Dates of classes:

  • Feb 26 - Mar 1

  • May 6 - 10

  • Aug 5 - 9

  • Oct 7-11

  • Schedule subject to change. Minimum 4 students required; maximum 8 students per session.

  • Students must register at least 1 week before scheduled session.

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