Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Program
What is AMP?
Advanced manufacturing technicians use innovative technologies to produce high-quality products and supplies for a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, construction, agriculture, prepared food and medicine. Individuals who train for the technical skills needed in today’s manufacturing environment will find a diverse selection of career paths.
The Penn College Advanced Manufacturing Pre-apprenticeship (AMP) Program is designed to increase knowledge of manufacturing concepts and skills, and to expand the number of prospective employees choosing manufacturing-related career pathways.
The AMP Program teaches pre-apprentices both foundation theory and hands-on skills to prepare them with entry level skills for many manufacturing occupations, such as a CNC machinist, mechatronics maintenance worker, plastics process technician or team lead.
Course Offerings
Now enrolling high school graduates and young adults for a new AMP Program cohort starting September 14, 2023. Grant funds are available to underwrite tuition for public and private school students. For more information email pre-apprenticeship@pct.edu.
Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Components
Earn Industry Certification
Pre-apprentices who successfully complete the AMP Program earn the Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) Certification from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, a pre-apprenticeship certificate from Pennsylvania College of Technology, and a certificate of recognition from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
The Advanced Manufacturing Pre-apprenticeship is aligned with four registered apprenticeships in Advanced Manufacturing offered by Pennsylvania College of Technology:
- Computer Numerical Control Operator
- Industrial Manufacturing Technician
- Mechatronics Technician
- Plastics Process Technician