IMT Pre-Apprenticeship Program
About the Program:
The Industrial Manufacturing Technician Pre-Apprenticeship helps high school students begin a pathway to a career in manufacturing. Due to changing manufacturing technologies, entry-level workers require higher skills than before, and employers are struggling to recruit and retain these types of workers.
Key Benefits for Students:
- Stackable credentials that are a foundation for multiple career pathways
- Leads to industry-recognized credentials recognized nationally
- Career exploration activities with local manufacturing companies
- Career coaching to assist in starting a career in manufacturing
- Networking with other pre-apprentices from other local school districts
- Guaranteed job interview upon completion of the two online certifications
- Once hired by an employer. apprentices are regular, full-time employees
Online Curriculum:
- Safety
- Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing
- Communications
- Production Teams
- Training & Leadership
- Safety Organization
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Fire & Electrical Safety
- Work Area Safety
- Hazardous Material Safety
- Tool & Machine Safety
- Material Handling Safety
- Quality Practices & Measurement
- Blueprint Reading 1
- Blueprint Reading 2
- Blueprint Reading 3
- Basic Measurement
- Precision Measurement Tools
- Dimensional Gauging
- Quality Systems
- Introduction to SPC
- Control Charts
- Continuous Improvement
If you as a company would like to know about supporting the pre-apprenticeship program or hiring graduates of the program, contact Mara Peduto at mpeduto@catalystconnection.org