Central to AmSkills’ success is the long-term investment of manufacturing, US and German government and educational partners. By participating in the AmSkills apprenticeship program, manufacturing partners gain future employees who, from the outset, trained according to real-time business needs, training across disciplines.
Innovate with AmSkills – For a Stronger America
AmSkills’ partners with the below regional manufacturing firms, equipment, training and supply vendors, local EDOs (Economic Development Organizations) - with support from the German Embassy. Interested in seeing what an apprenticeship program can do for your company? Visit our Manufacturers page, Register with us, or reach out and start a conversation!
Regional Manufacturing Partners
Government Partners
Education Partners
Local and Regional EDOs
Regional Manufacturing Associations
International Equipment, Training, and Supply Vendors
German Government Partners
We are always seeking new local, regional and international partners who wish to become a part of AMskills. For more information on how to become a collaborative partner, please contact info@amskills.org.
Upcoming Events
Open House
It's March Madness!
AmSkills welcomes you to our open house the entire month of March from 10:00am - 5:00pm! Stop by our Pasco location at Marchman Technical College to learn about our available programs in the Manufacturing industry!
Please contact us if you would like more information.
Mechatronics Classes - Electricity Lvl 1
This class covers basic safety practices for voltages up to 600 volts and knowledge of voltage, current and power in AC and DC circuits, circuit analysis of series and parallel loads, and basic understanding of resistors, capacitors, and inductors.
Open House
It's March Madness!
AmSkills welcomes you to our open house the entire month of March from 10:00am - 5:00pm! Stop by our Pasco location at Marchman Technical College to learn about our available programs in the Manufacturing industry!
Please contact us if you would like more information.
Open House
It's March Madness!
AmSkills welcomes you to our open house the entire month of March from 10:00am - 5:00pm! Stop by our Pasco location at Marchman Technical College to learn about our available programs in the Manufacturing industry!
Please contact us if you would like more information.
Open House
It's March Madness!
AmSkills welcomes you to our open house the entire month of March from 10:00am - 5:00pm! Stop by our Pasco location at Marchman Technical College to learn about our available programs in the Manufacturing industry!
Please contact us if you would like more information.
Open House
It's March Madness!
AmSkills welcomes you to our open house the entire month of March from 10:00am - 5:00pm! Stop by our Pasco location at Marchman Technical College to learn about our available programs in the Manufacturing industry!
Please contact us if you would like more information.
Adult Pre-Apprenticeship (Pasco) Apr 13th, 2020
This program is designed to replicate a real-work environment with 80% hands-on training and allows students to learn foundational skills needed in the Advanced Manufacturing industry and to 'explore' the top local career tracks needed; including Machinist (CNC), Tool & Die Makers, Mechatronics, Electronics and Industrial Maintenance. In addition, you will get to try your hand at welding, plasma cutting, robotics and many other exciting projects.
Machining Session 2 - Manual Machining
*This class requires knowledge or experience in the following:
- Safety Protocol
- Measurement System and Machine Tool Math
- Semi-Precision Measurement, Precision Measurement
- Quality Assurance, Process Planning and Quality Control
- Metal Composition and Classification
- Heat Treatment of Metals
- Maintenance Lubrication and Cutting Fluids
- Understand Drawings
- Understanding Layouts
- Hand Tools
- Saws and Cutoff Machines
- Offhand Grinding
- Drilling/Threading/Tapping/Reaming
- Drill Press
- Tools, Toolholding and Workholding for Drill Press
- Drill Press Operation
If you do not have knowledge of the above items, please register for our "Machining Session 1 Wait List" under the 'Register Now' section of our website.
This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools including lathes, mills, precision measuring tools, and related attachments and accessories in order to perform machining functions such as cutting, drilling, shaping, and finishing products and component parts.
Session 2 - Manual Machining
1. NIMS Certification - Manual Milling
2. NIMS Certification - Turning - Between Centers
3. NIMS Certification - Turning - Chucking Part
4. NIMS Certification - Surface Grinding
Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Please call for more information.
