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National Institute for Metalworking Skills Website

Skill standards for the metalworking industry have been developed and guided by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills. NIMS is a not-for-profit organization and was incorporated as a 501.C.# educational foundation in July 1995. It was formed by a consortium of trade associations, including PMPA, and labor organizations to do the following:

  • Develop and maintain skill standards;
  • Develop and implement a credentialing program for individuals;
  • Develop and implement a quality assurance approach for certifying training programs; and
  • Assist states, communities, and companies in implementing the standards as well as credentialling and program certification.

Check out the NIMS site for more information on the Skill Standards.