Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

Mechatronics Technician

Mechatronics Technician through German American Chambers of Commerce

Mechatronics technicians have a combined skill set and can handle mechanical and electrical tasks and therefore a highly involved with maintaining automated equipment such as robots and other state-of-the-art machinery. Mechatronics technicians apply their knowledge of engineering to solve technical problems and maintain automated mechanical equipment. This may entail installing, inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing electrical, electronic and mechanical components.

Click HERE to watch a 30 minute presentation and Q & A with apprentices to learn more. The German American Chamber of Commerce offers Pre-Apprenticeship Programs for high school juniors and seniors. As a part of the pre-apprenticeship program, high school seniors can earn industry recognized certificates and 6 CCAC college credits while gaining hands-on work experience through PAID internships at companies such as VEKA Inc, Almatis, Impact Guard, Wolverine Plastics, Ensinger Inc., a few of which are located in the Leetsdale Industrial Park. Upon graduation, students can continue their work as an apprentice to earn an associate's degree without debt, nationally recognized certifications, and valuable work experience. Email Mrs. Keller ([email protected]) for more information on how to get started. Click HERE to apply.

Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer Pre-Apprenticeship through German American Chambers of Commerce

The Sales Engineer Program is one of the four modules of our registered Dual Apprenticeship program. It is a very sophisticated and popular module in Germany as almost every big to middle-sized company trains apprentices in this occupation. Our program provides a core understanding of a business organization and the markets it is acting in, with a huge emphasizes on building marketing and sales related skills. On top of the business-related knowledge all apprentices receive fundamental skills in manufacturing processes and production management to give them the technical background they need to pitch a sale or convince buyers with their problem-solving strategy with technical issues. With this holistic skill set a sales engineer forms a bridge between the customer and the engineering or R&D department of a company as he or she becomes an expert about customer needs and preferences and can determine how products and services could be modified to suit those needs.

Click HERE to watch a 30 minute presentation and Q & A with apprentices to learn more.

The German American Chamber of Commerce offers Pre-Apprenticeship Programs for high school juniors and seniors. As a part of the pre-apprenticeship programs, high school seniors can earn industry recognized certificates and 6 CCAC college credits while gaining hands-on work experience through PAID internships at companies such as VEKA Inc, Almatis, Impact Guard, Wolverine Plastics, Ensinger Inc., a few of which are located in the Leetsdale Industrial Park. Upon graduation, students can continue their work as an apprentice to earn an associate's degree without debt, nationally recognized certifications, and valuable work experience. Email Mrs. Keller ([email protected]) for more information on how to get started.

Click HERE to apply.

Polymer Technician

Polymer Technician through German American Chambers of Commerce

A Plastic Process Technician's primary job is to set up, monitor and troubleshoot plastic injection-molding machines. This requires specialized knowledge of materials, specific tools, and equipment. Troubleshooting tasks might include dealing with inconsistent material, faulty equipment, human error, and preventing defects from occurring. Moreover, they ensure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment and connected automated systems are set to regulation parameters, meet quality standards and all production goals. On top of that Technicians provide feedback on mold design and assist tool and die makers to dial in each mold for optimal cycle time and quality and are able to apply all aspects of scientific molding.

Click HERE to watch a 30 minute presentation and Q & A with apprentices to learn more.

The German American Chamber of Commerce offers Pre-Apprenticeship Programs for high school juniors and seniors. As a part of the pre-apprenticeship programs, high school seniors can earn industry recognized certificates and 6 CCAC college credits while gaining hands-on work experience through PAID internships at companies such as VEKA Inc, Almatis, Impact Guard, Wolverine Plastics, Ensinger Inc., a few of which are located in the Leetsdale Industrial Park. Upon graduation, students can continue their work as an apprentice to earn an associate's degree without debt, nationally recognized certifications, and valuable work experience. Email Mrs. Keller ([email protected]) for more information on how to get started.

Click HERE to apply.

CAD/CAM Technical Designer

CAD/CAM Technical Designer through German American Chambers of Commerce

CAD / CAM Technical Designers utilize their extensive software knowledge to produce complex projects involving 2D images (surface modeling) and 3D images (solid modeling). They are able to analyze a problem using their mathematical and engineering background and come up with a creative solution. CAD/CAM Technical Designers are working closely with the Engineering team and customers on a variety of projects.

Click HERE to watch a 30 minute presentation and Q & A with apprentices to learn more.

The German American Chamber of Commerce offers Pre-Apprenticeship Programs for high school juniors and seniors. As a part of the pre-apprenticeship programs, high school seniors can earn industry recognized certificates and 6 CCAC college credits while gaining hands-on work experience through PAID internships at companies such as VEKA Inc, Almatis, Impact Guard, Wolverine Plastics, Ensinger Inc., a few of which are located in the Leetsdale Industrial Park. Upon graduation, students can continue their work as an apprentice to earn an associate's degree without debt, nationally recognized certifications, and valuable work experience. Email Mrs. Keller ([email protected]) for more information on how to get started.

Click HERE to apply.

SMART Robotics Technician through Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy CS2N courses

SMART Robotics Technician through Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy CS2N courses

There are 5 total courses that are a part of the CS2N Pre-Apprenticeship Program: Mechanical Foundations, Fabrication Foundations, Electrical Foundations, Software Foundations, and Robotics Integration. Quaker Valley students have the opportunity to complete the content through our Intro and Advanced Robotics courses. Through completion of the courses, students will earn micro-credentials to document the development of specific technical competencies. Upon completion of the first two courses, students who demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and attitudes towards work in robotics can interview for internships at local companies. Upon completion of all five courses, students will earn designation as a Pre-Apprentice and have the opportunity to continue, if interested, as a Robotics Technician Apprentice through New Century Careers.

Robotics Technician through BotsIQ PA

ABOUT THE PRE-APPRENTICESHIP

BotsIQ’s Robotics Technician Pre-Apprenticeship is a Pennsylvania State Registered Pre-Apprenticeship that offers middle and high school students an opportunity to gain real-world technical skills needed for employment in advanced manufacturing and robotics. Industry-based classes provide a strong foundation of knowledge that is supplemented with hands-on projects and activities. Additional career-related experiences are available.

WHAT IS A ROBOTICS TECHNICIAN?

A robotics technician is a professional who can build, install, test, and maintain robotic equipment or automated production systems. Robotics Technicians require a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, robot programming, safety, and troubleshooting and problem solving.

ROBOTICS TECHNICIAN CAREERS

Robotics Technicians can be found in a variety of industries including: Manufacturing, Agriculture Healthcare, Logistics, Military, and more!

Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT)

Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) through Catalyst Connections

The Industrial Manufacturing Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Program provides high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to get a head start on learning the important skills needed for entry-level positions in the manufacturing sector. Due to changing manufacturing technologies, entry-level workers require higher skills than before and employers are struggling to recruit and retain these type of workers. The IMT program is a state registered apprenticeship to help meet these employer needs. Upon successful completion of the pre-apprenticeship, graduated students will have an advantage entering the apprenticeship program as a paid employee. Pre-Apprenticeship benefits include: Improved skills and competencies that meet the specific needs of the industry, Occupation focused education, Industry issued, nationally recognized Credentials, Articulation agreements between certain apprenticeship training programs and 2- and 4-year colleges that create opportunities for college credit and future degrees. Click HERE for a complete presentation of the program and benefits. Email Mrs. Keller ([email protected]) if you have any questions or would like to get started.