MATC program for those with autism MATC program focuses on those with autism MATC's ''Uniquely Abled Academy'' will train individuals with high-functioning autism to become computer numerical controls, or CNC manufacturing machine operators. MILWAUKEE - A pilot program at Milwaukee Area Technical College is focused on capitalizing on skillsets and creating viable careers for individuals with autism. An estimated one in 50 children fall on the autism spectrum, and this program answers a huge call to provide career potential. The students learn the ins and outs of manual machines before moving tocoding. "They learn the tooling that’s actually sitting in front of us," said Dale Howser Sr., instructor. "They learn how to do speeds, feeds, different types of tools, do blueprint reading. They also learn from math that’s coinciding."