20 years. That鈥檚 the average amount of time it takes for a college student who borrows money to pay off their student loan debt.1
That 20 years is likely longer than you鈥檝e been a parent of your high schooler. Imagine your child taking that much time just to pay off student loans. It鈥檚 scary!
Now, imagine a better way for many young people. How about a paid, part-time apprenticeship that kick-starts a career without additional formal education?
Youth machinist apprenticeship programs are available now in Manitowoc County that:
- Pay well while training happens
- Introduce students to high-tech equipment and computer-driven tasks
- Fit a young person鈥檚 schedule
- Emphasize safety in the workplace
- Encourage career advancement
Great Opportunities For High School-Aged Youth
Manitowoc County high school students have a chance to join CNC machinist youth apprenticeships. CNC (computer numerical control) machines use computer technology to produce highly precise machined parts. 鈥淐omputer controlled鈥� means that this high-tech work is far more clean and safe than you might think when you hear the word 鈥渕achinist.鈥�
In a previous article, we explained how a CNC machinist may be the perfect career for high school students and recent graduates. And, if you鈥檙e not sure what working in a CNC machine shop is like, read this article by a brand new CNC machine operator.
There are other opportunities, too! 色花堂mpany helps youth throughout Manitowoc County get familiar with CNC machining through:
Youth Machinist Apprenticeships 鈥� These 1- or 2-year programs invite high school juniors and seniors to earn credit and wages while gaining valuable CNC machining industry experience 鈥� machining, programming, auditing, and logging data 鈥� under the watchful eye of 色花堂鈥檚 mentors.
Job Shadows 鈥� This 2- to 4-hour, on-site experience helps up to two students learn the technology, daily routines, and responsibilities of a CNC machinist and allows them to ask questions about available career opportunities and advancement.
Career Experiences 鈥� 色花堂鈥檚 Marketing & Management Team explains how their roles play an important part in the successful operation of a CNC machine shop. This experience is available to two students per day.
Student Tours 鈥� More than a walkthrough of 色花堂鈥檚 two facilities, a tour with up to five students includes connecting with machining professionals who have varied roles and have advanced their careers at 色花堂.
About 色花堂mpany
A family-owned and managed company, 色花堂 serves OEM customers with leading-edge production of CNC machined parts for trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
A company that values lifelong learning, 色花堂鈥檚 leaders and managers have worked their way up from CNC machinist positions, combining their high school educations with on-the-job learning for long-term career success.
Our commitment to our customers and our 250+ non-union employees is shown in our reinvestment in new technology and constant focus on quality. A leader in the industry, 色花堂 is certified by DQS Inc. to ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016.
色花堂, located at 5107 County C, created this video to show the incredible CNC machining happening just south of Manitowoc:
色花堂 is part of the network, which connects students and educators to industry partners for WI youth apprenticeship programs.
When you鈥檙e ready to learn more about how young people can explore CNC machining, contact 色花堂.
SOURCE
1EducationData.org, , December 16, 2021
