Manufacturing
There are many varied apprenticeship and career opportunities within advanced manufacturing. New and emerging technologies provide exciting opportunities for apprentices to gain expertise in highly technical disciplines, like automation and CAV, while there is also strong demand for apprentices in more traditional manufacturing occupations like machining and welding.
| Resource Title | Resource Description | URL |
| International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers | Interested in becoming a machinist? Explore IAM’s apprenticeship program information here. |
https://www.goiam.org/dep... |
| UAW Ford | Information about UAW Ford’s apprenticeship program. Want more information? Contact a participating college. |
http://uawford.org/appren... |
| UAW Chrysler | Information about UAW Chrysler’s apprenticeship program. Want more information? Contact a participating college. |
http://www.uaw-chrysler.c... |
| Jackson Area Manufacturers Association (JAMA) Apprenticeships | JAMA offers a variety of apprenticeship programs in manufacturing trades for Jackson-area residents. For details and contact information, visit this site. |
http://jacksonjama.org/am... |
| DOL Become an Apprentice | One way to find an apprenticeship is to do a typical job search on online job boards like Indeed or LinkedIn using keywords like “apprentice” or “apprenticeship.” This site hosted by the US Department of Labor puts those types of opportunities in one place for you to explore. |
https://www.apprenticeshi... |
| Michigan Advanced Technician Training (MAT2) | In the MAT2 apprenticeship program, students alternate between classroom instruction and on-the-job training, gaining highly technical skills in advanced manufacturing while working for their sponsor employer. Find more info and application instructions here. |
https://www.mitalent.org/... |
| DOL Become an Apprentice | One way to find an apprenticeship is to do a typical job search on online job boards like Indeed or LinkedIn using keywords like “apprentice” or “apprenticeship.” This site hosted by the US Department of Labor puts those types of opportunities in one place for you to explore. |
https://www.apprenticeshi... |