Approximately 40+ high school seniors enrolled in Early College Advanced Manufacturing courses through Goodwin University.
Scholars will complete the following courses:
BMM100 - Introduction to Manufacturing
BMM140 - Principles in Manufacturing Mathematics
BMM175 - CNC Machining I
BMM210 - Lean Manufacturing
BMM222 - Technical Drawings & Specifications
BMM224 - Metrology & Calibration
BMM240 - CAM I
What is a pre-apprenticeship through the Early College Advanced Manufacturing Pathway?
A DOL endorsed, company-paid, and designed work experience.
An opportunity to develop a new, consistent pipeline of undiscovered talent.
When would a pre-apprenticeship take place?
Beginning in late January/early February.
At minimum, two days per week for 2.5 hours per day (total ~5 hours/week).
Times range from early morning to early afternoon depending on preference.
Hours can be increased based upon mutual agreement and if scholars can self-transport.
Scholars can work through holiday breaks and can begin full-time work as early as June.
Companies can work with college-bound candidates to continue the partnership part-time until completion of post-secondary degree.
Where would a pre-apprenticeship take place?
On site at your organization.
Transportation to and from the work site is provided.
Scholars may elect to drive themselves to their pre-apprenticeship.
Why should scholars participate in pre-apprenticeships?
To expose scholars to day-to-day operations that further our mission to promote visibility and excitement around careers in frontline production.
To broaden Connecticut's manufacturing talent pipeline by offering opportunities to scholars from traditionally underrepresented populations.
To help individual scholars and employers find a good match in starting their post-high school, full-time careers.
How is a pre-apprenticeship set up?
Two labor-related documents are submitted toTodd Berch's Office of Apprenticeship at the Department of Labor.
Scholars are internally screened before beginning the program through an application process.
A formal interview event is conducted in December for all participating businesses.
Scholars’ progress is monitored by their course instructor on a weekly basis until program completion.
History of Success
11 participants in SY22-23. 25 participants in SY23-24.
Upon graduation, most pursued post-secondary studies in manufacturing and/or engineering with 3 joining Goodwin's collegiate program.
Last year, 5 scholars not planning to attend college were offered full-time employment at their pre-apprentice sites.
Expanding the Footprint
Partner schools that send students to our East Hartford training program have grown from 4 to 13 (Cromwell, Bristol Central, Bristol Eastern, Rocky Hill, Hartford, Weaver, East Hampton, Manchester, East Granby, Vernon, Plainville, Southington, and Coventry High Schools).
Building parallel programs in Clinton, Meriden, Madison, Plainville, Wallingford, and East Haddam Public Schools with others on the horizon.
Current business partners include: ATI, Consolidated Industries, Dacruz, Deringer-Ney, Enjet Aero, Har-Conn, Jarvis Airfoil, Kaman, Kell-Strom, Leggett & Platt, Peening Technologies, Phoenix Manufacturing, Skillcraft, and Trumpf.
