1. Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship
Partnership among AFL-CIO, WRTP, HRDI, and JFF
Funded by $3,000,000 H1b grant to
Develop apprenticeship curriculum
Obtain state and federal recognition as registered apprenticeship
Enroll 160 registered apprentices
Complete 130 journey IMTs

2. Innovative Apprenticeship Design
1. Hybrid Competency- based apprenticeship
2736 hours on-the-job learning
264 hours related classroom instruction OR
Demonstrated skill attainment according to Job Book
Pass 4 MSSC CPT tests, OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR certifications, and complete shop math, communication, and train the trainer courses
Online learning option
Flexible scheduling
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3. What is an Industrial Manufacturing Technician?
Entry level industrial manufacturing technicians
operate industrial production related equipment,
work with manufacturing related tools, and
perform work processes related to a wide variety of manufacturing settings.
Industrial manufacturing technician apprentices will learn
To set up, operate, monitor, and control production equipment.
To help improve manufacturing processes and schedules to meet customer requirements.
Understand the manufacturing business as a system that integrates multiple disciplines, processes, and stakeholders.
Manage raw materials/consumables.

4. The IMT Curriculum Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprentice 1
96 hours
Orientation to the trade and manufacturing, and the MSSC safety module, MSSC quality module, OSHA 10 certification, blueprint reading, visual inspection, measurement and first aid & CPR training
Mathematics for the Machine Trades
32 hours
Applied mathematics review of basic arithmetic; basic algebra; applications, based on geometry; right triangle trigonometry, oblique angle trigonometry and compound angles. 

5. The IMT Related Curriculum
Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprentice 2
96 hours
MSSC manufacturing processes and production and maintenance awareness modules, along with communication, lean manufacturing, problem solving, and frontline leadership. Manufacturing related concepts will be applied to a variety of industrial setting. The course wraps-up with an examination of emerging trends and technologies, and future directions for manufacturing.
Communications for Apprentices
32 hours
Basic communication concepts relating to the workplace, including giving instructions, writing a technical memo, and explaining a technical process. Throughout the course the apprentice will brainstorm, write, edit, revise, and use one-on-one communication delivery in a small group utilizing information which the apprentice brings from the workplace.

6. The IMT Related Curriculum
Transition to Trainer: Your Role as a Journey Worker
8 hours
In this workshop apprentices are introduced to a new set of basic tools--the tools of a jobsite trainer. Apprentices explore the skills that are necessary to be an effective trainer, discover how to deliver hands-on training, and examine the process for giving useful feedback. During the workshop apprentices build a Training Toolkit to take back to the job. This course prepares journey level workers and supervisors to pass on their knowledge of the trade.

7. IMT On-the-Job Learning Competencies
Protect self and other workers from accidents and injuries hours
Operate production equipment hours
Produce quality product hours
Interpret technical information hours
Measure and inspect work using mechanical tools and testing equipment hours
Demonstrate knowledge of routine equipment maintenance hours
Demonstrate knowledge of inventory and material processes 100 hours
Demonstrate knowledge of trends and the current
state of the business hours
Demonstrate continuous improvement hours
Set-up production equipment hours
Local Options hours