Apprenticeship Programs

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

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