Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program
The next training starts October 13, 2025.
Do you enjoy 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 288-hour 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. |
The 12-week 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. – Industrial Maintenance graduate
Attend an Information Session
- August 21 at 1 p.m.
- September 11 at 1 p.m.
Call or email to register for an information session or to find out more and apply. Contact Bridget Hughes at bridget.hughes@bucks.edu or call 267-685-4884.
Sessions are held at the 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.
This program is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development's Manufacturing Training to Career Grant program.
Features
- 12-weeks in-person, hands-on training
- Monday - Thursday 8:30am-3:00pm, 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!