Mission Learning Systems Expands FANUC Robotics and CNC Training Access for Industrial Employers

Mission Learning Systems is expanding access to FANUC robotics and CNC training systems for industrial employers in South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska, giving companies a practical way to build workforce skills in-house on the technologies used across advanced manufacturing.

For 15 years, Mission Learning Systems has supported FANUC training in education as a FANUC Education Solutions Provider, helping high schools, technical colleges and universities prepare students for careers in robotics, automation, CNC machining and advanced manufacturing. That work has included FANUC robotics and CNC training systems, curriculum-aligned implementation, instructor development and certification pathways designed to connect classroom learning with industry needs.

Now, industrial employers can work with Mission to bring FANUC training systems directly into their own facilities for workforce development, incumbent worker training, apprenticeship support and internal technical training programs.

“Manufacturers are investing heavily in robotics and automation, and now they’re looking to invest in their workforce keep pace with rising skill demands,” said Matt Kirchner, President of Mission Learning Systems. “Companies need a way to build FANUC skills inside their own facilities, without pulling production equipment offline or sending every employee away for extended training. This gives employers another option develop the people who operate, program, troubleshoot and maintain these systems.”

The expanded access is designed for manufacturers and workforce development organizations building internal training capacity for automation-related roles. Companies can use FANUC robotics and CNC training systems to help workers develop or refresh skills on six-axis industrial robots, collaborative robots, CNC simulators and other related automation technologies.

The need is especially urgent as manufacturers continue to adopt more advanced automation while competing for a limited pool of skilled workers. Employers need technicians, operators, programmers and engineers who understand not only how to use automation technology, but how to keep it running, diagnose problems and support production environments.

For many companies, traditional training pathways can be difficult to scale. Sending employees away for off-site training may not always be feasible, and using active production equipment for training can interrupt operations. Bringing dedicated FANUC training systems in-house gives employers another option: a controlled training environment where workers can learn, practice and sharpen skills without affecting production.

“Education and industry have been working to solve the same problem from different angles,” Kirchner said. “Schools are increasing the amount of skilled talent entering the industrial workforce, while employers are trying to upskill the people already on the floor. LAB Midwest’s mission is to serve both. We understand how to build training environments around industrial technology, and we can now help employers bring that same approach inside their own organizations.”

Mission’s role remains focused on training and workforce development. FANUC and their Authorized System Integrators continue to support production automation projects, robot deployment and the integration of FANUC systems into manufacturing cells.

Industrial employers interested in developing in-house FANUC robotics and CNC training capacity can contact Mission Learning Systems to discuss available workforce training options.

About Mission Learning Systems

Mission Learning Systems provides technical learning systems, curriculum and training solutions for education and workforce development programs across South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. The company partners with high schools, technical colleges, universities and industrial employers to build hands-on training environments in advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics, CNC, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, smart manufacturing and other emerging technologies.