Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship

Join a unique earn-and-learn program that includes paid pre-apprenticeships, college credit, and direct connection to Minnesota's leading advanced manufacturing employers.

Training Benefits 

• Family-Sustaining Wages: Build towards a Technician career track with average industry starting wage $25/hr.
• Specialized Career Training: Learn about operations in a clean room, microscope use, wafer handling
• College Credit and Credentials: Coursework at Normandale Community College earning up to 14 credits and the opportunity to test and earn an industry recognized credential.
• Job Readiness: Resume building and interviewing, job coaching, mentoring, and introductions to employer partners Medtronic and Seagate Technology.
• Wraparound Supports: Participants receive access to technology, work clothes, fuel, bus cards, and other resource navigation services.

Enrollment Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Solid math, reading, computer, and communication skills
• Available 10-hour days for work/coursework
• Ability to walk/stand for prolonged periods
• Work in a cleanroom environment with gowning attire
• Reliable transportation to Bloomington area
• Household at or below 200% poverty income level
• From an underrepresented community and/or experiencing long-term unemployment
• Industry employment is subject to a criminal background check. Inquire for more information.

Training Length

• 12–18+ months (4 days/week, Monday–Thursday) 
• Three Stages: Discovery, Earn & Learn, Credentials                                        

Location

• Training and work are primarily located in the Bloomington area.

Applications are currently closed, however interested individuals can still reach out to be added to the waitlist for consideration for future cohorts.