The Center Industries Corporation Family: Offering Opportunities to Individuals with Disabilities
Many of our skilled employees have overcome a variety of barriers that previously held them back from advancing in their careers. At CIC, we train and overcome to help you grow with new opportunities! We invest in our work family – and many have advanced throughout their years with us.
Center Industries Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Are you CIC’s next Success Story? Find your Career and come grow with us!
Bao Tran – CNC Programmer
Bao started with us in June of 2010 as a Janitor. He quickly showed his determination and moved into Production in just two short months. In January of 2013, Bao requested an opportunity in CNC and in October of 2023, he was promoted to CNC Programmer. We’re thankful to have such a go-getter on our team!
“I enjoy the variety of machines, parts, and learning opportunities I have here at Center. When I have asked for an opportunity to learn something new or try a new machine, I was given it!”
– Bao Tran
Kevin Bertha – CNC Machinist
In February of 2022, Kevin came to Center Industries Corporation with the assistance of our affiliate organization, CPRF. He was ready to start a new career path and began working in General Production with us.
In April of 2023, he was ready for more and requested an opportunity to start training in CNC. We went to work constructing a special ramp system to aid Kevin’s operating of several CNC machines. Kevin has a hunger for knowledge and plenty of drive. He soaks up knowledge daily and hopes to do his own set ups independently soon!
“I didn’t see that I had a career path. I felt stagnant and that I would be stuck on supplement income. Center has given me an opportunity to learn new things. My work here has given me more confidence in my personal life and pride in my work.”
– Kevin Bertha
MacKenzie Winder – Production Frame Worker
Center Industries Corporation welcomed MacKenzie to our team in January of 2019 with the assistance of CIC’s affiliate organization, CPRF. MacKenzie had gone on more than 25 interviews before she found the right fit at CIC, where she was offered a workstation set up with accommodations to meet her needs. We’re honored to have helped finally set MacKenzie up with the tools she needed for success. We appreciate your hard work with us, MacKenzie!
“I had been looking for a job for almost two years before I found work at Center. My job here has helped create more financial independence for myself. I am naturally shy, but working here has helped me learn to be more comfortable and confident in socializing with others.”
-MacKenzie Winder
Amber Smith – Director of Manufacturing
We’re honored to showcase Amber, a longtime CIC employee who has continuously grown with us for nearly 25 years!
Amber started with Center Industries Corporation in September of 2000, working in General Production. In April of 2006, she moved into Fabrication Machine Operation and eventually advanced into Programming in January of 2008. She was promoted to Manager in October of 2012. In October of 2023, Amber was promoted to Director of Manufacturing.
CIC is beyond grateful for the years Amber has grown with us (and helped us grow). Her success is our success. Thank you for choosing us, Amber!
“Center Industries has given me the opportunity to grow in my career. They have invested in me as much as I have invested in them and the mission. I take pride in knowing we are giving career opportunities to those with disabilities, growing their skillsets and their confidence. It really is rewarding watching someone blossom.”
– Amber Smith