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About The Manufacturers’ Association

For more than a century now, we’ve been how the best minds in manufacturing share knowledge
and resources. We believe a strong manufacturing sector starts with fresh ideas, new information,
and the competitive advantages that follow. Effective training often means the difference
between disrupting and being disrupted—and we strive to provide our members and their
employees with the finest training available anywhere.

Solve the hiring crisis from within. Why a course from us?
Today’s manufacturers depend on highly trained, techni- We’re accredited with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
cally skilled employees. In fact, finding and hiring critical This means the journeyperson certification your appren-
talent is one of the largest challenges many manufacturers tices earn carry weight not just in your company, but
in our region face. There aren’t enough qualified men and across the country. Apprentices can even transfer course
women out there to help manufacturers grow, diversify, or credits to Thaddeus Stevens College or Harrisburg Area
simply replace retirees. Community College to earn an associates degree, should
they wish. And when it comes to course design, we’re
We’ve developed our apprenticeship program to change committed to working with regional employers to design
this. We work with manufacturers to provide world-class, courses that meet their practical needs. We meet several
state-accredited training to their employees. While these times each year to make sure courses are up to date and as
employees can continue working and earning, they’ll practical as possible.
also be completing intensive classes and certifications,
off the clock, from the finest instructors in our region.
Which means you’ll be able to stop your searching for The Association offers the following Commonwealth
qualified candidates—and promote them from within. of Pennsylvania approved skilled trade sponsorships
• Automation Robotics Technician (4 Years)
• Industrial Maintenance Technician (4 Years)
• Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) (1.5 Years)
• Machinist (4 Years)
• Mechatronics (4 Years)
• Quality Control Technician (2 Years)
• Tool and Die Maker (5 Years)

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