Impact and Initiatives
Manufacturing Apprenticeships
For Industry Professionals
Our flagship Manufacturing Apprenticeship program creates a clear pathway for students from school to industry, and helps you train the workers you need.
Apprenticeships and your business
Skilled workforce for Sacramento
Manufacturing Apprenticeships are the cornerstone of our commitment to developing a skilled workforce for the Sacramento region.
SVMA has been connecting businesses like yours with motivated students for over three years. We work closely with local schools and educators to align learning to the workplace.
SVMA Apprentices are:
- Primed to learn the skills your business needs
- Trained in high-demand areas
- Forming a stable Sacramento workforce
Read on to learn more about how SVMA’s Apprenticeship initiative can help grow your business, now and into the future.
Key benefits
The key benefits of SVMA’s Apprenticeship initiative are in forging a strong and stable talent pipeline, for a resilient, prepared workforce.
Talent Development
Develop programs that train and prepare individuals for careers in manufacturing.
Industry Alignment
Ensure that training programs align with current and future industry needs.
Workforce Readiness
Prepare a workforce that is ready to meet the demands of modern manufacturing.
Cost Reduction
Help manufacturers reduce costs by providing access to a skilled workforce.
Participate in the SVMA Apprentice program
Give your business the edge
Join SVMA today to access SVMA Apprentices: local apprentices reduce costs, allows your business to plan confidently for future growth and contributes to a robust manufacturing sector in Sacramento.
Step 1: Become a SVMA member
Apply to join SVMA and join over 600 members across 100 businesses in the Sacramento region.
Step 2: Onboard your business
We will guide you through the process of onboarding your business as an employer for SVMA Manufacturing Apprenticeships.
Step 3: Connect with Apprentices
We will match you with potential applicants, ready to train in the skillsets required in your business and provide support throughout the process.
Alligned workers
SVMA Apprentices learn the skills you need
We work with schools and educators directly to align curriculum to the skills and capabilities needed by our region’s manufacturers. Studies show consistent ROI for participating employers: when Apprentices’ skills are aligned to your workplace, you’ll see improved productivity.
Our talent development pipeline ensures that education programs prepare students for careers in manufacturing. Taking on a SVMA Apprentice in your workplace means they learn exactly what you need them to know: your specific equipment, processes and quality standards.
Modern workplace-ready
Trained in high-demand areas
SVMA Apprentices are trained with an emphasis on high-demand areas including CNC machining, mechatronics, industrial maintenance and quality control.
The SVMA Apprenticeship initiative:
- Is industry aligned: our training programs align with current and future industry needs.
- Prepares a workforce that is ready to meet the demands of modern manufacturing.
- Builds a pipeline of certified technicians in high-demand areas.
Future-proofed talent pipeline
A stable Sacramento workforce
SVMA is building a stable Sacramento workforce by creating clear, motivating progression routes. Apprenticeships show higher loyalty and longer tenure.
When you take on a SVMA Apprentice, you strengthen the Sacramento Valley’s manufacturing ecosystem while building your reputation as an employer of choice in the region.
Your business will be able to fill staffing and leadership gaps with internally-trained, company-loyal workers, supervisors and managers.
SVMA’s Manufacturing Apprenticeship initiative reduces costs for businesses, by providing access to a skilled workforce. Get involved today.
Improving the region's industry
Our community impact
SVMA's Manufacturing Apprenticeships initiative has a real-world impact on the Sacamento community.
Skilled Workforce
A continuous supply of skilled workers ready to meet industry demands.
Industry Growth
Manufacturers can confidently plan for growth with access to a skilled workforce.
Economic Development
A robust manufacturing sector contributes to the overall economic development of the Sacramento region.
Partnerships
Our community partners
We are proud to partner with local organizations to deliver SVMA's Manufacturing Apprenticeship initiative.
Take on an SVMA Apprentice
More Info Now
Are you ready to access the benefits of taking on an SVMA Manufacturing Apprentice? Contact SVMA’s Executive Director, Dean Peckham, to take the next step for your business.
Tim Schaefer
SVMA Apprenticeship Manager
Phone
916-207-7282
Be strong in your industry
Build strong alliances, drive creation of a skilled workforce, and gain access to the network and resources you need to grow in the global economy. Be part of the thriving Sacramento manufacturing industry: become an SVMA member today.