Earn and Learn Apprenticeship Program in Manufacturing

Norco College’s Earn and Learn Apprenticeship program offers individuals a career in manufacturing. Through the Manufacturing Technology for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) program, students learn the skills needed to secure a job in the manufacturing industry. The College’s partnership with Riverside-based Trademark Plastics, Inc., a medical device manufacturer, is testament to the quality of education and the value placed on apprenticeships in the manufacturing industry. CNC programming at Norco College teaches students how to design and carry out the operations needed to make machined products that meet precise specifications, a specialized skill that is in high demand in the manufacturing industry.

“(Norco College graduates) bring fresh input. I love everything about Norco College. TPI is committed to hiring Norco College manufacturing apprentices, which means that students who are enrolled in the CNC program have a chance of securing a job with a reputable company during classes and after course completion. This is an amazing opportunity for individuals who want to start a career in manufacturing and earn a salary while learning a valuable skillset.” 
  - Robert Sinor, Tooling Manager for TPI, who spearhead the Norco College partnership.

Electrical Apprenticeship Program

 

The Electrical Apprenticeship Program, an apprenticeship program partnership between the Inland Empire Electrical Training Center, the National Electrical Contractors Association, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and Norco College, celebrated the graduation of 98 graduates. The program provides students with comprehensive electrical theory and practical application education. It is designed to be completed in five years and includes classroom instruction, on-the-job training, and hands-on experience. Students received a journeyman certificate from the State of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards and a Norco College certificate.