Free for those who qualify
Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program
Start Your Training Jan. 26, 2026
Are you good with your hands, mechanically inclined, and ready to start a new career? Bucks’ Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program could be the perfect fit for you.
Enter a high-demand field—90% of graduates find well-paying jobs right after completing the program, earning $19 to $24 per hour with benefits. Bucks will connect you with local employers and support your job search every step of the way.
Best of all, this training is grant-funded and free for those who qualify.
Attend an Information Session
Contact us at CWDinquiry@bucks.edu to register for an upcoming information session.
- Dec. 3 at 1 p.m.
- Dec. 16 at 1 p.m.
Sessions are held at the Center for Advanced Technologies, 1302 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA.
Build Real-World Skills
In this 288-hour program, you’ll get classroom instruction and hands-on experience that prepare you for success in the workplace.
You’ll learn how to:
- Work safely on the job
- Apply shop math and measurement
- Understand electrical concepts (AC/DC circuits)
- Install and maintain industrial equipment
- Perform mechanical and electrical fabrication
- Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Troubleshoot equipment and systems
- Use electric relay controls
- Program and operate PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Apply U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Technology and Apprenticeship Coordination (ITAC) energy-efficiency practices
You’ll also earn OSHA 10 and Forklift Safety certifications—valuable credentials that help you stand out to employers.
Earn College Credit and a Career Boost
In just 12 weeks, you can earn 12 college credits toward an associate degree. These credits can help you move into higher-level manufacturing roles as you continue your education.
Your courses are taught by experienced professionals who share real-world knowledge and industry experience to help you succeed.
Program Highlights
- Free training for those who meet grant and program eligibility (valued at $6,500)
- 12-week, in-person program held Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Hands-on training that prepares you for high-demand, entry-level jobs
- 90% job placement rate, with one-on-one support from Bucks’ career team
- Company tours and networking opportunities with local employers
- Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply
All training takes place at the Center for Advanced Technologies, 1302 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA.
Program Requirements
To qualify, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or possess a Green Card
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be 18 or older
- Pass a drug screening, background check (case by case), physical, and electro-mechanical aptitude test
- Have reliable transportation to and from training
- Open to residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery & Philadelphia Counties
Ready to Get Started?
Take the first step toward a hands-on, high-paying career in industrial maintenance. Contact us at CWDinquiry@bucks.edu or call 267-685-4884 to learn more.