Webinar: Exploring the Industrial Manufacturing Tech Apprenticeship Program

Join us to learn more about the Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) apprenticeship training program.

The Council of Industry's Manufacturing Intermediary Apprenticeship Program (MIAP) is a comprehensive training program offering numerous benefits to employees and employers. Apprentices who complete this training will be awarded a recognized industry credential through the NYS Department of Labor. This webinar is designed to provide valuable insights on apprenticeships, incentives and best practices. 

During this session, you will:

• Learn more about partnership opportunities with SUNY community colleges and online resources such as Tooling U-SME that provide free classes to apprentices. 
• Discuss the potential NYS Apprenticeship Tax Credits and the support available to employers throughout the apprenticeship training.
• Talk through how to use registered apprenticeships to recruit and retain skilled employees. 
• Get more information on training categories, skill requirements and support available for companies and technicians to ensure success.  

Category	Hours
Safety and Workplace Orientation	100
Production Equipment Set-Up	500
Production Equipment Operation	900
Quality Production and Quality Assurance	700
Routine Equipment Maintenance	100
Inventory and Material Processes	100
General Business Knowledge	50
Continuous Improvement	100
Local Options	150
Total hours on-the-job	2,700

This webinar is designed for plant managers, production supervisors, HR professionals, managers and anyone interested in understanding an apprenticeship training program's nuances and long-term benefits.