Trade & Apprenticeship Options

CONSTRUCTION, WELDING, ETC. 

HEALTHCARE
 

TRANSPORTATION 

Culinary 
Secchia Institute for Culinary Education 
The program allows you to enter the workforce or to continue studies towards an associates degree. 

IT 
ONLC Training Centers
​Provides professional Training Classes for IT and to earn certifications for a variety of softwares. 

Aviation & Hospitality 
The Travel Academy
A 10 - 30 week online program to learn in the ins and outs to become a flight attendant. 
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Air Traffic Technical Training
 

West Michigan Apprenticeships 

Michigan Advanced Technician 
This apprenticeship program provides students a 3 year career pathway that alternates between classroom training and on the job, paid work experience. Current programs include Mechatronics Technician and CNC Machining Technician.
 
Walgreens Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship 
This apprenticeship program gives you an entry point to a career in health care by guiding you in taking steps towards becoming a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified Pharmacy Technician and helping you maintain the high level of skill required in the pharmacy care industry. Up to 8 College Credit Hours by ACE, health benefits, career development programs
 
NN Inc. CNC Machinist Apprentice
This program is combination of classroom training at Grand Rapids Community College's Applied Technology Center along with working alongside a skilled CNC Machinist. Will work hands on with a skilled Machinist Monday-Thursday and attend school at the Grand Rapids Community College's Advanced Technology center every Friday. Upon Completion of the program will obtain:

• Certificate in Machine Tool & Technology.
• Department of Labor Skilled Machinist Journeyman’s certificate.
• 27 articulated college credits towards an associate in Tooling & Manufacturing Technology
• 100% paid up front college tuition to complete associates & bachelor’s degrees.

Pridgeon & Clay 
Apprenticeship programs are a great way to earn compensation, gain experience and obtain a Journeyperson Card! P&C has a program that is completely paid for (not reimbursed). Our apprentices work directly with a Journeyperson Mentor, the program allows you to be eligible for wage increases at program milestones, is registered with the Department of Labor (DOL), and provides opportunities for exposure to various departments. Apprenticeship Programs are available for: Tool & Die Maker, Weld Technician, CNC/Laser Programmer, CMM Technician, and Maintenance Technician.

West Michigan Electrical JATC
Two programs registered with the United States Department of Labor, a 5-year time-based program that leads to Journeyman Inside Wireman status upon completion and a 4-year competency-based program that leads to Journeyman Construction Electrician status upon completion. Starting apprentices earn $15.48 /hr and senior apprentices can earn as much as $30.97/hr
 
Sterile Processing Technician
An 18-week training program developed in partnership with West Michigan Works! and Grand Rapids Community College. Sterile processing technicians decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute durable medical equipment most commonly used in operating rooms. Apprentices work (3) three days per week at Mercy Health and attend class (2) two days per week at GRCC.
 
Walker Tool & Die, Inc
Requirements for this apprenticeship include a desire to learn a skilled trade, strong work ethic, experience with power tools, a strong mechanical aptitude, and a high school diploma or GED. 
 
Vredevoogd Heating & Cooling
The Heating & Cooling HVAC apprenticeship is a full time paid position with benefits. 
 
Artiflex
The Tool & Die apprenticeship program earns a Tool & Die Maker Journeyman Card after 8,000 work hours combined with appropriate curriculum. Benefits include GRCC tuition and fees paid 100% and upfront by Artiflex, a pay increase after every 1,000 hours worked, and more. 
 
Wayland Carpenter & Millwright 
The facility allows for cross-training between Carpenters, Floor Layers, and Millwrights, equipping workers with unique hard and soft skills to successfully take on any project.
 
UFB Business School
 A 2-year 100% scholarship-based Business program hosted by UFP Industries in Grand Rapids. Students receive their tuition free education, and are also hired on as part-time interns at the corporate campus in Grand Rapids.  Every term they are placed in a department as a PAID intern to develop different skill sets along their way. Each April, they send out students for 6 weeks at a field placement.
 
UA 174 - Pipefitters
Those interested in becoming a pipefitter but do not have experience can fill out an information sheet to be contacted about apprenticeships. 

Iron Workers Local 25
Iron Workers Local 25’s Training Center has a mission. That mission is to provide our contractors with the best trained, highly skilled, safe, and productive iron workers possible. This will ensure that our contractors and customers get the best value for their dollar. 

Steepletown Neighborhood Services
There are many career training opportunities that exist in Kent County for young adults. Steepletown will assist you in identifying the best path & resources to build a successful career.

West Michigan Works!
West Michigan Works! apprenticeship programs are highly competitive with set application periods and program requirements. Here are some current healthcare apprenticeship program opportunities: Surgical Technologist, Medical Assistant, Early Care and Education. 

Commercial Tool Group
The CTG Apprenticeship Program is approved and registered with the United States Department of Labor. We provide continuous learning through coursework and hands-on shop floor experience to learn the skilled trade of CNC Machining or Mold Making. Upon completion of the 4-year program, the Department of Labor issues the highly respected and coveted Journeyman’s Certification. Once you receive a Journeyman’s Certificate CTG offers excellent career growth opportunities. 

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