The Akron CNC Training Center was founded in an effort to satisfy the need for qualified machinist for the Akron area and the surrounding community.  The Akron CNC Training Center teamed up with The Cleveland Industrial Training Center to help with this growing need.

All of the Akron CNC Training Center instructors are well-qualified machine operators and programmers who combine their experience and knowledge with a desire to teach.

Training Center classes and lab projects will be conducted in OGS Industries. This follows the model of the Cleveland Industrial Training Center.

Akron CNC Training Center/Learning Center is registered with the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools Registration #93-04-1357T and 93-04-1357LC

Laurie Norval

School Director

is the school director.  She graduated from University of Akron with a degree in Communication.  She became the Machining Technology Representative for Summit, Portage and Medina Counties promoting and assisting all machining programs in the area.  Subsequently, she was hired by the Akron Machining Institute where she was the Director of Admissions.  With a desire to help the public gain employment and industry gain employees, she started ACTC along with Lee Combs.  Helping students learn a skill trade providing the opportunity for lifelong employment is her motivation.

Michael Scarpitti

Lead Instructor
Michael has been with ACTC since we opened.  Prior to instructing at ACTC, Mike taught at Akron Machining Institute for 13 years.  He started his career as a machinist and earned his Journeyman’s Certificate.  He gets enjoyment from passing his knowledge along with our course material to our students.

Chris Conrad

Instructor
Chris Conrad is a Journeyman Precision Machinist who became a senior machinist, cnc programmer, cnc manufacturing engineer and plant manager. He is motivated to train students and help launch their careers.