Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program
The next training will start November 6, 2023.
Do you like working with your hands and want to gain the skills to start a career in an in-demand field? Industrial Maintenance - electrical-mechanical training - may be for you.
Worker trained in industrial maintenance - electrical-mechanical manufacturing maintenance - are in high demand, and Bucks County Community College has partnered with local employers to fill numerous positions. Average starting salaries are $19 - $22/hour with benefits. Typical job titles: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance/Mechanic Apprentice, Maintenance Assistant.
The Pre-Apprentice Industrial Maintenance Training Program includes theory and hands-on skills training and introduces participants to the fundamental concepts and skills required by electro-mechanical technicians in manufacturing and a variety of industries. Electro-mechanical technicians combine knowledge of mechanical technology with knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits.
| Attention high school graduates! Here is a great opportunity to start your career in a Trade profession as an Industrial Maintenance pre-apprentice. Obtain industry-recognized credentials, a certificate, 12 credits toward an Engineering Technology or Advanced Technology Associate's Degree and potentially obtain a job! Call to find out more. |
Take your next step with 12 weeks of free training and a job placement rate of over 90%! This program was recognized as a pre-apprenticeship program in 2019 by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
Training is FREE for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. One-on-one job placement assistance is given to those that complete the program; 90% job placement rate.
“Awesome Teachers, Extremely Informative, one of the best classroom experiences I’ve had in my entire life. And they put you on track to get right into jobs.” – Program Graduate
Information Sessions
Attend an information session to learn more about the program and apply. To register, contact Bridget Hughes at bridget.hughes@bucks.edu or call 267-685-4884.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| August 29 | 1 p.m. | Center for Advanced Technologies, 1302 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA |
| September 12 | 1 p.m. | Center for Advanced Technologies, 1302 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA |
Learn from industry experts with extensive experience in the field as they instruct curriculum that includes Safety, Basic Electricity (AC/DC Circuits), Electrical Fabrication, Mechanical Fabrication, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Basics and Troubleshooting, Electric Relay Control Concepts and Applied Practice, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Shop Math, Measurement, and Blueprint Reading. Students earn OSHA10 & Forklift Safety certifications.
Earn eight stackable credentials in 12 weeks to prepare for entry-level positions in manufacturing. Get ready for a new career, with in-demand skills for good-paying jobs.
In addition to free training and a valuable certification, earn 12 college credits in 12 weeks toward an associate's degree to prepare for entry-level positions in manufacturing.
Tuition: $6,500 or free for those that meet grant and program eligibility.
Features
- 12-weeks in-person, hands-on training
- Monday thru Thursday, some Fridays
- Attend company tours
- Free for those who meet the eligibility requirements
- Training for entry-level jobs in high demand
- One-on-one job placement
- 90% job placement rate
- Veterans strongly encouraged to apply
- Earn 12 college credits towards an associate’s degree to prepare for entry-level positions in manufacturing
Requirements for the program:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen/possess a Green Card
- Must have high school diploma or GED
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must pass a drug screening, background screen (determined on a case-by-case basis), electro-mechanical aptitude test, and physical test
- Reliable transportation
- Must be ready to work in Industrial Maintenance
- Must be a Pennsylvania resident
Training at the new Center for Advanced Technologies, 1302 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA.
This is a great opportunity to up-skill for your future and create the lifestyle you want!