University of Northern Iowa to enhance metal casting center offerings with partnership

By: Brooklyn Draisey

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 368

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The University of Northern Iowa is expanding its metal forging and casting education to students and adult learners across Iowa through a new industry partnership.

The Cedar Falls university announced in a news release it has partnered with the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation through its Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program to create bootcamps, outreach events, credit and non-credit academic offerings and more.

“Metal casting has been a cornerstone of UNI’s …

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