Manufacturing Pre-Apprentice Program (AMMPA)
Develop the skills you need to land an Apprenticeship
Designed by Manufacturers
Job Placement is Included Call Us - 401-232-0077
You Can Earn Your Pre-Apprentice Certificate Two Ways:
Attend I AM Manufacturing 2.0. Train Every Day Monday - Friday from 9:30 am - 3 pm for 17 weeks
OR
Attend Night Class on Tuesday and Thursday From 4:30 - 7:30 pm for up to 30 weeks
You'll Earn 14 Certificates and 3 College Credits
- I Am Job Ready!
- I Am Success Ready!
- Shop Math
- Shop Safety
- OSHA 10
- OSHA GHS
- Intro to Manufacturing Quality
- Lean Principles and Practices
- Shop Trig
- Print Reading
- Precision Measurement
- GD & T
- MSSC Quality and Precision Measurement Certification
- Advanced Manufacturing General Pre-Apprentice Certification
I Am Manufacturing 2.0
Day Classes Start Every 4 Weeks
There are full scholarships for this program. Daily attendance is mandatory.
Here's How the Pre-Apprentice Night Class Program Works
- You train Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 - 7 pm.
- You can test out of the modules you already know...so the cost goes down!
- We provide job placement to all grads.
- Once you have a manufacturing job we can register you as an apprentice.
- Apprentices complete their classroom education and demonstrate on the job proficiency.
- You get lots of help and support from your sponsor, mentor, and employer.
Night Classes Begin Every Three Months
Learn more by setting up a meeting with our counselors.
Pre-Apprentice and Apprentice FAQ's
What's the difference between a pre-apprentice and an apprentice?
In manufacturing, you need skills to land a good job - these are the skills you learn in a pre-apprentice program. Once you land a full-time job, you can take the steps to become a registered apprentice.
What is an apprentice?
An apprentice is a formal position designation for a full-time employee in specific occupations. Apprentices are registered with the Department of Labor, their time on the job is recorded and must be spent on specific tasks.
How do I get to be an apprentice?
To be an apprentice you must (a) have a full-time job with an employer who has registered an apprentice training program with the Department of Labor, (b) have a sponsor, (c) be enrolled in a classroom training program and (d) complete 2,000 hours each year on the job in the occupation you are apprenticing in, doing prescribed and monitored tasks.
How do I get a sponsor?
Sometimes your employer is your sponsor. We Make RI will sponsor you no matter where you work, as long as you work at an employer with a registered apprentice program.
How do I know if my employer has a registered apprentice program?
The easiest way is to call us at 401-232-0077.
What type of classroom training do I have to take?
You must take the training described in your employer's Apprentice program that is registered with the Department of Labor.
What occupations can I apprentice in?
Right now, the occupations of CNC Machinist, Quality Inspector, Grinder, Machine Mechanic, and Tool Maker are available. We are adding new titles all the time.
Where Can I learn more about Apprenticeship?
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