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Apprenticeship Programs

Hands-on. Future-ready. Apprenticeships in Western Pennsylvania.

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Our Apprenticeship Program: Hands-On Learning and Career Development

Our apprenticeship programs combine practical experience with classroom learning to help you develop real skills. With over 6,000 hours of hands-on training in real-world environments and more than 600 hours of specialized technical instruction in the classroom, our programs set the standard for comprehensive skill development. We work closely with local community colleges, where apprentices take courses directly connected to their on-the-job training. As an apprentice, you earn a salary while gaining valuable experience, and companies benefit from skilled and reliable workers.

  • I liked the balance between work and school. The schooling was beneficial because it gave me hands on training. And the employer side was beneficial because I got to use what I learned in school.
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    Ty Yaquinto Mechatronics Technician Apprentice
    West View Cunningham Inc

Our Apprenticeship Programs

Mech Tech

Mechatronics Technician

Mechatronics Technicians are in high demand across Industry 4.0 sectors for their ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced mechanical and electrical systems such as robots and factory automation equipment.

Polymer Process Technician

Polymer Process Technician

A Polymer Process Technician sets up, monitors, and troubleshoots plastic injection-molding machines to ensure quality production, optimize molds, and apply scientific molding techniques.

Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer

A Sales Engineer combines technical knowledge with sales and marketing skills to bridge the gap between customers and engineering teams, tailoring solutions to meet client needs.

CAM/ CAD Designer

CAD/CAM Technical Designer

Technical Designers use their CAD/CAM skills and engineering knowledge to create detailed digital models and solve design problems across industries like manufacturing, robotics, and construction.

Electric Car

EV Automotive Technician

The Electric Vehicle Technician Program trains professionals to safely diagnose, service, and repair EVs, focusing on battery systems, power electronics, and advanced electrical components.

Chemical Lab Technician

Chemical Lab Technician

A chemical lab technician supports scientific research by preparing experiments, analyzing samples, maintaining equipment, and ensuring lab safety.

 

Our selection of six state-of-the-art apprenticeship programs is carefully designed to provide participants with a hands-on learning experience. 

 

 

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Overview

Our Companies and High Schools participating in the registered GACC Apprenticeship & Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Apprenticeship Brochure

About the Course Catalog of each program.

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Non-discrimination

The German American Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Chapter admits applicants of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to candidates. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.