By Sahar Chmais 

As the need for skilled production technicians grows, a nonprofit group is trying to fill the void.

Predictions estimate 15,000 skilled production employees will be needed over the next two years, according to Texas Workforce Solutions. 

Free Certified Production Technician (CPT) training is available in Central Texas to those who want to learn the trade through Skillpoint Alliance, a nonprofit organization. 

Classes last for six weeks, with an 82% employment rate, according to S...