Apprenticeships are a proven way to meet the increasing demand for a highly skilled workforce.
Check out this video to explore the proven apprenticeship pathways at Penn College. In this five-minute video, you’ll hear from companies and apprentices who’ve experienced firsthand benefits. From facilitating talent development and life-enhancing employee growth to promoting productivity and efficiency, you’ll learn how the apprenticeship model at Penn College has become a proven solution for addressing the skills gap.
Apprenticeships help companies train existing workers to fill skill gaps. Whether you're a big company looking to establish your own apprenticeship program or a smaller company with just a few employees looking to join with other companies, Workforce Development at Penn College will customize a program to meet your company's needs.
We do all the heavy lifting so companies can focus on what they do best, whether in manufacturing, healthcare, or clean energy programs. Our services are provided at one flat rate with no hidden fees.
Customized development and delivery of training for apprenticeship programs.
Competency-based programs are created and customized to hone the on-the-job skills most needed.
Dedicated Apprenticeship Center staff handle registration requirements, paperwork, and database tracking as required for registered programs.
Innovative delivery options allow for simultaneous training at all of your locations, saving time and money while ensuring all apprentices receive consistent training.
Tailored delivery with schedules minimizes disruption and allows for future planning.
Regular meetings provide the opportunity to share best practices, address concerns, and ensure everything is running smoothly.
Small groups of apprentices from multiple companies can be placed together to form a consortium that spreads program cost to multiple organizations.
The Apprenticeship Center at Penn College seeks funding from multiple sources to offset program costs whenever possible and will work with companies to address their needs.
Fully developed programs are available for:
We can develop or customize programs to meet nearly any skills gap need!
Contact us to learn about complementary training programs in topics such as Front Line Supervisor, Project Management, and Lean Six Sigma.
Courses may be customized to meet your company's needs. Contact Workforce Development at workforce@pct.edu for more information.
When participants complete a registered apprenticeship, they will have earned 39 credits towards the 100% online Apprenticeship Technology degree.
Many companies exploring the possibility of apprenticeship programs incorrectly assume they require large numbers of employees in a given occupational category in order to proceed. The reality is that many companies beginning apprenticeships start with fewer than a dozen apprentices. They are members of the growing number of consortia that leverage the power of combined grouping to make apprenticeship formation easier and more affordable. Penn College has considerable expertise in consortium training with curriculum and delivery models specifically designed for group delivery.
With over two million manufacturing jobs projected to go unfilled by 2030 and women making up just 29% of the field’s workforce, it’s undeniable. There’s untapped potential in the world of manufacturing—especially for women. Check out this video to explore the proven apprenticeship pathways at Penn College. Discover how you can take advantage of these game-changing programs. And learn how to take the next step towards higher-level positions in the fast-paced, technologically advanced manufacturing sector.
Penn College proudly sponsors and delivers apprenticeship programs for many companies.
The Penn College Pre-apprenticeship model provides an overview of the foundational technical knowledge and skills in an industry sector. The pre-apprenticeship is intended for individuals who are exploring a career path prior to entering employment or training.
