Through an innovative partnership, we have developed a non-profit, sustainable, employer-based apprentice training program designed to educate and train students in various trades programs within the mechanical industry, such as pipefitting, sheet metal, and plumbing. In effect, students are learning through a combination of classroom instruction and supervised on-the-job training, all while earning their own income.
Utilizing collaborative efforts, we have developed a certified program to provide the youth within our communities with an invaluable opportunity at a successful career while meeting our own growing demand for qualified skilled labor. We have worked with several school districts, technical programs, and technical colleges to effectively recruit, increase awareness, and encourage growth of the mechanical trade programs. Our program is fully funded through private funding from participating companies, donations, and fundraising events.