PATHWAY CONNECTION

Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) piloted two Registered Apprenticeships that support adult learners, unemployed workers, and incumbent workers with tracks to new employment and career advancement: (1) Machinists and (2) CNC Operator – Milling. Outreach is done through RVCC’s 3D Printing summer boot camps, AWS welding offerings, information sessions provided to other students enrolled in our Pre-apprenticeship program, Student Success Program, Title II Literacy Programs, and other enrichment programs offered by RVCC.  The pilot was comprised of 12 apprentices: 3 still currently active each apprenticeship and 6 completed and received their journey person card. 

Camden County College (CCC) implements two Pre-Apprenticeship Manufacturing boot camps per year. Outreach to unemployed workers is done in partnership with NJDOL with outreach to residents in Camden, Burlington and Gloucester counties. In 2022, 22 individuals participated in the training. Additionally, for incumbent workers, CCC promotes the Online Machine Operator Apprenticeship program to state wide NJ employers.  This online program developed by CCC began in 2019; to date 124 incumbent workers have participated in the apprenticeship program.