NTMA Training Centers of Southern California

NTMA Training Centers of Southern California is a private nonprofit vocational school located in Santa Fe Springs, California, in a large suburban setting. The school offers a Machine Tool Technology/Machinist certificate program, training students for careers in precision machining and manufacturing trades.

The school enrolls 211 students (IPEDS 2023) and reports a 78% completion rate (IPEDS 2023) and a 100% retention rate (IPEDS 2023). The perfect retention rate indicates strong student engagement throughout the program, while the completion rate reflects the technical demands of machining coursework. NTMA Training Centers holds a quality score of 72.33/100.

As a nonprofit institution affiliated with the National Tooling and Machining Association, the school is directly connected to the manufacturing industry it serves. Students in the Southern California region seeking hands-on machinist training benefit from an industry-driven curriculum, preparing them for roles in CNC operation, precision measurement, and tool-making within the region's active manufacturing sector.