Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program
Discover Bucks Industrial Maintenance Training Video
Are you a problem-solver who likes to work with your hands?
Start a new career and have the lifestyle you want with good pay and benefits in only 12-16 weeks, debt-free.
Over 90% job placement rate.
In 2019, Bucks' Industrial Maintenance Training Program was recognized as a Pre-Apprenticeship Program by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry under the PASmart Grant.
Workers skilled 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 salary $15 - $18/hour. Typical job titles: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance/Mechanic Apprentice, Maintenance Assistant.
FREE training for people interested in working with their hands and starting a career in manufacturing. Funding for the training through the PA CareerLink for those who qualify.
Next training to start July 27, 2020.
Attend an Online information session to learn more:
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| June 18 | 1:00pm | Call to register |
| June 25 | 1:00pm | Call to register |
Call or email to register: 267-685-4884 or bridget.hughes@bucks.edu to find out more.
Want to learn more? Fill out our interest form!
The Pre-Apprentice Industrial Maintenance Training Program includes theory and hands-on skills assessment 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.
Topics include Safety, Shop Math, Measurement, Blueprint Reading, Basic Electricity (AC/DC Circuits), Electrical Fabrication, Mechanical Fabrication, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Basics and Troubleshooting, Electric Relay Control Concepts and Applied Practice, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Students earn OSHA10 & Forklift Safety certifications.
Earn eight stackable credentials in 12-16 weeks to prepare for entry-level positions in manufacturing. Get ready for a new career, with in-demand skills for good-paying jobs. Individual job placement assistance is given to all participants who complete the program.
Features
- 12-16 Weeks, Monday-Friday
- Attend company tours
- FREE for those who qualify through PA CareerLink
- Training for entry-level jobs in high demand
- One-on-one recruiter - high job placement rates!
- Veterans strongly encouraged to apply
Requirements for the program:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen/possess a Green Card
- 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
- Competitive, based on screenings & interview
- Home internet access
Training may be Online, in-person, or a mix of both. If in person, it will be held at the Bucks County Public Safety Training Center, 1760 South Easton Road, Doylestown, PA. This is a great opportunity to up-skill for your future and create the lifestyle and impact you want!