Where Potential Gets to Work

Your Path. Your Pace. Your Possibilities.

Real Work. Real Skills. Real Future.

Explore hands-on training, stackable credentials, and career pathways that lead to real opportunities in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Welcome to ApprenticeshipHQ—your one-stop resource in southwestern Pennsylvania for finding, joining, and advancing through manufacturing apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships. Whether you’re just starting out, changing careers, hiring talent, or supporting learners, this site is built for you.

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Southwestern Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector is growing—and so is the need for skilled workers. According to Catalyst Connection, over 30% of the region’s manufacturing workforce is nearing retirement age, creating urgent demand for new talent. From machining and mechatronics to robotics and quality control, careers in advanced manufacturing offer stability, innovation, and upward mobility.

ApprenticeshipHQ exists to meet this need—connecting job seekers and employers with training programs that build skills and launch futures.

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2,000+

Career Opportunities

$74,597

Average Salary

2,800+

Regional Manufacturing Companies

The Manufacturing Career Pathway

See Where Your
Skills Can Take You

Manufacturing in Southwestern PA is full of possibilities. Whether you’re a student, a career explorer, a veteran, or someone seeking a second chance, there’s a place for you in this pathway. ApprenticeshipHQ helps you find your fit—and your future.

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Pre-Apprenticeship:
Start Strong

Pre-apprenticeship programs are short-term, hands-on training experiences designed to prepare individuals for registered apprenticeships. These programs focus on foundational skills like safety protocols, shop math, precision measurement, and teamwork.

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Pre-Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship:
Learn While You Earn

Apprenticeships are structured programs where individuals receive paid, on-the-job training while also attending related classroom instruction. These programs are often sponsored by employers or unions and follow industry standards set by the U.S. Department of Labor or state apprenticeship agencies.

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Apprenticeship

Career & College:
Advance Your Future

Many apprenticeship programs articulate directly with local community colleges or four-year institutions, allowing participants to earn college credit for the work they've completed. This creates a stackable pathway where someone can begin with hands-on training.

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Career & College

Certification & Credentials:
Earn Recognition

Upon completing a registered apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program, participants often earn industry-recognized certifications. These credentials—such as OSHA safety certificates, NIMS machining credentials, or partner-specific recognitions.

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Certification & Credentials

Partners for your Journey

Every great opportunity starts with a strong partnership. Our network is made up of industry leaders, training institutions, and innovation hubs committed to building the manufacturing workforce of tomorrow.

CCAC offers more than 130 programs of study across nine diverse career paths. CCAC’s quality programs have enabled students to transfer credits to more than 500 different colleges and universities to continue their education. The college supports regional workforce needs with accessible instruction available day, evening, weekend and online in Allegheny County and beyond. Courses are taught using different modalities, including in-person (face-to-face), online, remote (via Zoom) and hybrid, with with a focus on enabling students to enter or reenter the workforce in two years or less.