This is the new wave of manufacturing apprentices, specifically, Engineering Apprentices. The U.S Department of Labor’s American Apprenticeship Initiative awarded over $175 million to 46 public-private partnership to develop and expand apprentice programs in 2017. Reinforcing what are likely most people’s perceptions of the manufacturing industry, the vast majority of manufacturing apprentice programs are focused on machinists and production workers. Some are adjunct faculty for partner colleges and universities currently teaching in manufacturing apprentice programs. Once Engineering Apprentices graduate, they are moved into engineering and leadership positions with commensurate salary and hit the ground running.

Source: Forbes February 25, 2019 16:55 UTC