Manufacturing for Industry (YMPI)

Manufacturing for Industry is a Youth Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative program course to familiarize students with the basic mechanic and manufacturing skills and knowledge required for new hires as an entry level employee in a manufacturing or related field. This is a double period class for one semester. It will be offered in the Spring semester only.  The course will convey basic trade knowledge, workplace skills, and production readiness. The Youth Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative (YMPI) is a collaboration between RHAM High School, the Eastern Workforce Investment Board (EWIB), Three Rivers Community College (TRCC), and employers. This course is open to seniors who are interested in a career in manufacturing to provide them with skills aligned to the hiring needs of employers. The YMPI is modeled after the highly successful and nationally recognized adult Manufacturing Pipeline program. The YMPI curriculum is designed by a collaboration of industry and college affiliates. This model holds tremendous promise for high school graduates to enter a long term career pathway. OSHA regulations and procedures will be taught and followed by all members of the class. This course will award students with up to 5 college credits from Three Rivers Community College if the student meets all requirements of the course. Students can earn pre-apprenticeship hours in this course from the Office of Pre-Apprenticeship at the Department of Labor.