Manufacturing Academy

The Manufacturing Academy in partnership with AJAC Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships, provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to secure entry-level employment in the advanced manufacturing field. So that students gain industry-relevant knowledge, curriculum content is aligned with state standards for manufacturing. While participating in the Manufacturing Academy, will be involved in structured job search activities and exploring career pathways. The goal of this pre-apprenticeship program is to build a workforce to fill industry need, and to provide long-term employment and career ladders for graduates within that industry.

Upon completion, students will have the basic foundational skills to find gainful entry-level employment and may meet the minimum qualifications to pursue additional career pathways in advanced manufacturing through AJAC’s portfolio of apprenticeship programs. The Academy provides students with a pathway to enter into an apprenticeship or continue their education with Bates. Credits earned in this program transfer into the Machinist program at Bates Technical College.

Veterans should contact the certifying official of their apprenticeship, union, or trade organization to see if they are eligible to use GI Bill^® benefits.