The Manufacturing Training Alliance (MTA) is a privately held 501 (c) (3) organization offering Illinois and Missouri residents preparatory training programs for employment in Computer Numerical Controlled Machining (CNC) and Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD). MTA incorporates hands-on training and alternative classroom skills development in applied shop math, blueprint reading, computer skills and precision measuring. MTA also offers college credit courses in Welding through Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) in East St. Louis, Illinois.