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Hands-on programs for critical workforce skills in manufacturing industries.

Mechatronics Apprenticeship

A Mechatronics Apprenticeship is a hands-on, earn-while-you-learn pathway that combines mechanical, electrical, and digital skills to train the next generation of technicians powering America’s industrial future.

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Additive Manufacturing

Prepare for vital roles in national defense and security. An Additive Manufacturing Apprenticeship prepares tomorrow’s innovators to design, print, and finish 3D-printed components using cutting-edge materials and technology in industries ranging from aerospace to medical devices.

CNC Programming and Operation

A CNC Programming and Operation Apprenticeship equips future machinists with hands-on training in precision manufacturing; teaching them to program, set up, and operate computer-controlled machines that shape the modern world.

Metrology
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A Metrology Apprenticeship trains precision measurement specialists to inspect, calibrate, and ensure the accuracy of parts and equipment that keep advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and defense industries running flawlessly.

Advanced Learning

Advanced Technical Learning covers industrial robotics programming and integration, along with advanced CAD/CAM techniques for designing, simulating, and manufacturing complex components. It bridges digital design with real-world automation and precision machining.

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Advanced Automation

Advanced Robotics and Automation prepares technicians to install, program, and maintain robotic systems and automated machinery across industries like manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, and defense.

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Advanced CAD/CAM

An Advanced CAD/CAM program trains technicians to design complex parts using 3D modeling software and generate precision toolpaths for CNC machining; bridging digital design with real-world manufacturing.

Beginner Learning

Foundations in Industrial Technology introduces students to the core concepts of hands-on manufacturing, covering the basics of mechanical systems, tools, safety, and shop practices. It provides a guided entry point into machining, measurement, and introductory mechatronics—building the confidence and awareness needed to succeed in technical trades.

Mechatronics Boot Camp
Machining Boot Camp

Intensive, hands-on training in the foundational systems that make up modern industrial equipment — including mechanical drives, basic electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics, and control logic.

A fast-paced, hands-on introduction to manual machining with a focus on safety, precision measurement, and basic operation of lathes, mills, and related shop equipment.

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Phillips Academy transformed my skills and opened doors in manufacturing. The hands-on training is unmatched, preparing me for the industry's future challenges.

Alex Johnson

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The interior of a factory or assembly line is visible, with several workstations lined up neatly. Each station contains white plastic enclosures with electronic components inside, suggesting an electronic manufacturing or assembly process. Overhead lighting and blue tool boards are present, with some orange coiled cords hanging down.

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