Apprenticeship Programs
Electrician Apprenticeship (ELC)
Associate in Applied Science #9900
Transferable Degree
Electrician Apprenticeship Program Website
Electrician Apprenticeship Certificate #9913
Tool and Die/Precision Machinist Apprenticeship Certificate #9919
Tool & Die Apprenticeship Program Website
The tool and die maker/precision machinist apprentice makes the devices used by machinists for mass-produced parts. Tool and die makers are among the most skilled of all machinery workers.
Apprentices learn to make the gauges and measuring devices in manufacturing precision metal parts. They are also taught to construct metal forms used to shape metal stamping and forging operations. This is a four-year program.
Apprenticeship Organizations
Electricians
Rockford Area Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Committee
Attn: Greg Cote
619 South Rock Drive
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 969-8484
Tool and Die/Precision Machinist
Rock River Valley Tooling and Machining Association
Attn: Dutch Hinck
P.O. Box 5029
Rockford, IL 61125
(815) 985-8582
Fax: (815) 516-8431
For further information contact:
U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training
Administration Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
Attn: Ms. Ronda Kliman, Area Representative
308 W. State Street, Suite 403
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 987-4253
Fax: (815) 987-4214
Rock Valley College
Dean of Career Technical Education
Attn:Dominick Squicciarini
3301 N. Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61114-5699
(815) 921-3174
Fax: (815) 921-3189