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
Machining Session 1 - Theory Only
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.
Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm via video conference. Please call for if you would like more information.
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.
Manufacturing Career Discovery Workshop (Pasco/Hernando)
Join us for a Manufacturing Career Discovery Workshop to learn how to transition your existing skills or learn new ones for the Advanced Manufacturing Industry. This 1-Day "hands on" workshop will allow you to experience what it's like to build the "Eiffel Tower", working together as a team. while learning about the many exciting career opportunities in the manufacturing industry!
Memorial Day - CLOSED
Manufacturing 2-Week Boot Camp (Pasco/Hernando)
The Tampa Bay Works and AmSkills FREE 2-week Manufacturing Boot Camp consists of multiple hands-on projects, blueprint and measurement reading, intro to soldering, attending tours of local manufacturers and obtain an OSHA Safety Certificate. During the program, instructors will provide guidance and assist you in preparing for a job interview. All participants who successfully complete the Boot Camp will receive a Certificate of Completion and will be guaranteed a job interview on the last day! Those selected will have the opportunity to start work within two weeks!
