The Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Apprenticeship Program presents a unique opportunity for employers and workers alike.
Why IMT?
The IMT apprenticeship was developed to meet manufacturing firms’ needs to upgrade the skills of the frontline production workers.
The IMT on-the-job learning and related instruction are relevant in nearly all modern manufacturing settings, and can be customized to a particular firm’s criteria. Upon completion of training, workers earn nationally recognized manufacturing journey worker credentials.
“IMT is an amazing program. Their instructors and employees work with you accommodating everything we need, are extremely knowledgeable, and truly love what they do. The program also helped my technicians become masters at analyzing productions flaws and failures. This has made an immediate impact in the field.”
John Vode, President, Precision Maintenance Solutions Inc, Merrillville, IN
What is the IMT?
The IMT is a first-of-its-kind registered apprenticeship program that leverages a hybrid approach to worker training.
The Hybrid Approach:
This 18-month program includes:
• 2,736 hours on-the-job learning
and one of:
• 264 hours related classroom instruction
OR
• Demonstrated skill attainment according to Job Book; 4 MSSC CPT tests passed, OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR certifcations, and completion of shop math, communication, and train-the-trainer courses
What will workers learn?
- Set up, operate, monitor, and control production equipment
- Understand manufacturing as a business system that integrates multiple disciplines, processes, and stakeholders
- Help improve manufacturing processes and schedules to meet customer requirements
- Efficiently and safely manage raw materials and consumables
- Best safety practices
Who wins?
Everyone! Really!
Employers
Employers get an average of $1.47 back in increased productivity for every dollar spent on apprenticeship.
Increased employee retention and productivity
Workers with skills customized to your manufacturing process
Program establishes a pipeline from entry level to skilled workers
Workers
Acquire industry-wide credentials
Earn-while-you-learn structure of program ensures security during apprenticeship
Pay raises while working through program
Flexible scheduling for both on-the-job learning and classroom instruction