About the IMT Pre-Apprenticeship Program
The Industrial Manufacturing Technician Pre-Apprenticeship helps high school students begin a pathway to a career in manufacturing. Due to changing manufacturing technologies, entry-level workers require higher skills than before, and employers are struggling to recruit and retain these types of workers. We currently have 2 state registered Pre-Apprenticeship programs: IMT Pre-Apprenticeship and Advanced IMT Pre-Apprenticeship. These two programs directly connect to one another and allow students to receive 7 industry recognized certifications after completion of both.
IMT Pre-Apprenticeship
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- 2 modules, ability to receive 3 certifications, and 45-hours advanced standing in Catalyst Connection’s IMT Apprenticeship Program
- Safety and Quality
Advanced IMT Pre-Apprenticeship
- 2 modules, ability to receive 3 certifications, and 45-hours advanced standing in Catalyst Connection’s IMT Apprenticeship Program
- Manufacturing Processes & Production and Maintenance Awareness
Learn more about Catalyst Connection’s IMT Apprenticeship Program here.
Our Pre-Apprenticeship programs are very flexible and can be tailored to each school need. Contact us today to start the conversation of implementation into your school!

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Key Benefits for Students

Stackable credentials that are a foundation for multiple career pathways

Leads to industry-recognized credentials recognized nationally

Career exploration activities with local manufacturing companies

Career coaching to assist in starting a career in manufacturing

Networking with other pre-apprentices from other local school districts

Eligible for paid work experiences with local companies after completing one certification

Guaranteed job interview upon completion of one certification
Schools Currently Enrolled
- Avonworth School District
- Baldwin-Whitehall School District
- Blackhawk School District
- Burrell School District
- City Charter High School
- Forest Hills School District
- Keystone Oaks School District
- Laurel Highlands School District
- Penn Hills School District
- Pittsburgh Public School District
- Quaker Valley School District
- Springdale School District
- Sto-Rox School District
- Woodland Hills School District
Articulations with Post-Secondary Institutions



IMT Pre-Apprenticeship Online Curriculum
Safety Curriculum
- Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing
- Industry 4.0 and IIoT
- Safety Responsibilities
- Practicing Safety in the Workplace
- Types of PPE
- Hazardous Materials Standards
- Hazardous Material Handling and Storage
- Machine Safety
- Equipment Safety
- Material Handling and Robot Safety
- Safety Inspections and Analysis
- Work Area Safety
- Training
- Fire and Electrical Safety
- Emergency and Accident Response
- Introduction to Communication
- Receiving Communication
- Communication Methods
- Communicating Feedback
- Introduction to Teams
- Production Team Communication
- Team Ideation
- Workplace Behavior
Quality Curriculum
- Introduction to Quality
- Dimensional Measurement
- Measurement Conversion
- Introduction to Print Reading
- Multiview Drawings
- Blueprint Dimensions and Notes
- Manufacturing Drawings and Scales
- Welding Symbols
- Tolerancing
- Caliper Measurement
- Micrometer Measurement
- Indicator Measurement
- Quality Inspections and Audits
- Introduction to Quality Tools
- Preventive and Corrective Action
- Basic Statistical Concepts
- Introduction to Control Chart
Processes and Production Curriculum
- Principles of Manufacturing Automation
- Industry 4.0 Technologies
- Advanced Manufacturing Materials
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- Mechanical Power
- Basic Mechanical Elements
- Power Efficiency
- Hand Tools
- Band Saw Operation
- Introduction to the Drill Press
- Machine Operations 1
- Machine Operations 2
- Introduction to CNC Machining
- CNC Workspace
- CNC Programming and Operation
- Automated System Operations
- Machine Adjustments
- Machine Troubleshooting
- Manufacturing Metrics
- Production Planning and Workflow
- Introduction to Lean Manufacturing
- Lean Manufacturing Organization
- Lean Manufacturing Operations
- Inventory Management
- Production Control
- Material Quality Control
Maintenance Awareness Curriculum
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Mechanical Power Transmission
- Gear Drives
- Belt Drives
- Chain Drives
- Oil Lubrication
- Grease Lubrication
- Introduction to Fluid Power
- Pneumatic Power
- Basic Cylinder Circuits
- Hydraulic Power
- Basic Hydraulic Cylinder Circuits
- Fluid Power Speed Control
- Hydraulic Filtration
- Basic Electrical Circuits
- Electrical Voltage and Current Concepts
- Electrical Resistance Measurement
- Power in Electrical Circuits
- Control Logic Circuits
- Electrical Control Diagrams
- Relay Control Circuits
- Automation Sequence Circuits
- Introduction to Electronic Sensors
- Programmable Controller Operation
- Basic PLC Programming
- PLC Motor Control
- Basic Robot Operation
- Introduction to Welding
- Welding Operations
- Weld Types
Sponsors


Our grant funding allows us to offer this program at no cost to schools. To reach more students and meet grant deliverables, we aim to share this opportunity across multiple schools. We recommend selecting students from your district who are best suited for success in the program to make the most of this opportunity.