Manufacturing Academy - Youth Pre-Apprenticeship

Program Type: Pre-apprenticeship/Training Program

Geographic Scope: South Central Washington (Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties)

Overview:
An 11-week pre-apprenticeship program that provides foundational skills and credentials to enter formal apprenticeship. Managed by AJAC in partnership with South Central Workforce.

Eligibility:

• Enrolled high school juniors and seniors
• Minimum age: 16 years old
• Minimum GPA: 2.0

Three Pathway Options:

1. Bootcamp - 30 hours of live lecture and in-person learning
   • Understanding of manufacturing industry
   • Valuable employment preparation
   • Industry certifications
   • On-the-job safety protocols
2. AJAC Classes - Three classes equal to 15 college credits
   • Upon completion: tour partnering companies, job shadow, network with industry mentors
3. Apprenticeship - Direct pathway
   • Interview with partnering companies
   • Upon hire: enroll and complete all three AJAC classes
   • 2,000 hours of paid, on-the-job training
   • Upon completion: earn Journey-level credential as Production Technician or Automation Technician

Contact Information:

• Phone: (509) 574-1950
• Email: info@scworkforce.org
• Address: 1205 Ahtanum Ridge Dr., Ste. B, Union Gap, WA 98903

How to Become an Apprentice

For specific application procedures and enrollment details:

1. Contact South Central Workforce to learn about available apprenticeships
2. Phone: (509) 574-1950
3. Email: info@scworkforce.org
4. In-person or Virtual: M-TH: 8am-5pm, FRI: 8am-noon

Program Benefits

• Industry certifications earned during bootcamp
• College credit towards education
• Paid on-the-job training (if apprenticeship pathway selected)
• Nationally recognized Journey-level credential upon completion
• Hands-on experience with master craftsmen and experts