The Power of Partnership

Our industry partners are the foundation of our organization. By providing insight into the workforce with innovative curriculum and guidance they are a driving force in our students' success.



Snap-on Incorporated, NC3’s first and founding business partner, is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks. The Snap-on Technical Education Program partners with schools, local industry, and students to make classroom instruction more compelling and technical certifications more valued in the marketplace.
Trane® is a world leader in air conditioning systems, services, and solutions. Trane helps customers succeed by providing innovative solutions that optimize indoor environments through a broad portfolio of energy-efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building, contracting and energy services, parts support and advanced controls for homes and commercial buildings.


3M is a global science company that never stops inventing. Using 46 technology platforms, our integrated team of scientists and researchers works with customers to create breakthroughs. Our inventions have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. Scientists, researchers and marketers work across countries and across subjects to solve challenges big and small.
Festo is a global manufacturer of process control and factory automation solutions. Our passion is automation — intelligent automation solutions that transform the way people work — and the way companies compete. Our aim is to help our customers make their products faster, smarter and more precisely. And our purpose is to help people turn the power of intelligent automation into a catalyst for transformation.


Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln operates 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

 

“For Earth, For Life” is much more than Kubota’s brand statement. It’s a mission we dedicate ourselves as a global company. We are committed to engineering excellence so that our customers can focus on planting, feeding, building and caring for our world.



For more than 150 years, Greenlee has been a provider of quality equipment and tools to trade professionals across the world. Greenlee is committed to providing the latest technology necessary keeping pace with the rapidly changing needs of our customers. As part of Emerson, Greenlee’s is part of a network of powerful brands such as Ridge Tools allowing us to service professionals in mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades today.

In 1923, RIDGID invented the modern pipe wrench. Today, as part of Emerson, RIGID tools are known the world over as industry-leading products that allow professionals to excel in the pipe joining, residential and commerical plumbing trades.



Copeland, a global climate technologies company, is committed to the continuous innovation of our portfolio of products, driving sustainable solutions that improve efficiency, reduce emissions and conserve resources.  The Copeland brand has become synonymous with leadership in the design and manufacture of energy efficient, reliable, compressors to power air conditioning and refrigeration systems that are enhancing and protecting environments where people live and work.  Copeland designs, manufactures and markets scroll compressors as well as a full range of semi-hermetic and hermetic reciprocating compressors and condensing units for commercial refrigeration applications. Many Copeland products are also equipped with smart features to provide advanced monitoring and protection, diagnostics, power consumption measurements and communications capabilities.

As the inventor of the transport refrigeration unit, Thermo King has been making it their mission for over 80 years to provide sustainable transport temperature-control solutions. Their products and people deliver peace of mind to our customers by ensuring passengers and temperature-sensitive goods make it to their destinations safely and efficiently. As a global enterprise leading the way to a more sustainable future, Thermo King is focused on keeping transported food and perishables safe and fresh; delivering efficient and reliable small transportation solutions; heating, cooling and automating homes and buildings; and enhancing industrial productivity.



Starrett tools are essential for the many products that are measured, cut, formed or assembled. They are used in a broad range of manufacturing facilities as an essential part of metalworking, the manufacturing of durable goods, for working with exotic materials and in a wide variety of traditional and newer industries such as electronics, aerospace, energy and many others.

Daniels Manufacturing Corporation is the recognized leading manufacturer for the aircraft, aerospace, and high-reliability electronics industries, with experience that spans seven decades. DMC products have been used on virtually every Defense System, Aircraft Program, Land or Sea Going Transport System, Space Exploration Program, and in many other types of manufacturing and support activity.



Tormach is an American company dedicated to providing exceptionally engineered compact CNC machines, tooling, and related products with best-in-industry technical support and customer service. The xsTECH Router Certification developed with NC3, encourages hands-on learning of advanced manufacturing skills with a full-featured CNC controller. It builds confidence while being forgiving of mistakes that come as students learn a new skill. Novice learners can be hands-on with the tool from day one.

Swift is a robust and intuitive programming language created by Apple. It’s easy to learn, simple to use, and super powerful — which makes it a great language for first time coders and full time developers. Through Apple's App Development with Swift certification administered by Certiport, NC3 instructors will learn how to best teach and prepare students to be ready to take their first step in becoming app developers.


Test Products International Inc. (TPI) offers the latest technology to technicians, contractors, engineers, and others seeking value-based test and measurement instruments. TPI combines innovation, performance, customer service, and high-value in products which include: Vibration, Combustion, Pressure (manometers), Temperature, Combustible gas, Digital Multimeters, Clamp Meters, IAQ, specialty test and measurement instruments, and a wide range of accessories. TPI products are utilized in the NC3/Snap-on Multimeter certifications and Building Performance Instruments certifications.

NC3 endorses the IC3 Digital Literacy Certification, by Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business, which is the globally-recognized credential that gives students a competitive edge in the job market, as well as confidence and skills validation needed to excel in academics. IC3 Global Standard 5 (GS5) reflects the most current and relevant digital literacy skills.