Manufacturing Training to Careers

 The Manufacturing Training to Careers Internship Opportunity is funded through a successful grant application from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). This training-to-careers grant supports projects that result in short-term work-readiness training, entry-level job placement, or the advancement of the manufacturing industry.

Details of our DCED Manufacturing Training to Careers Internship Opportunity include:

• Hire approximately 50 manufacturing interns, must be
  • age 18 or older; and
  • currently enrolled in or recently completed a related manufacturing training program; and
• Reimburse employer up to 50% of wages / up to $3,000; and
• Pay at least $14.00 per hour; and
• Expires June 30, 2027.

Interns that have previously participated in the program are only eligible in new positions that differ from a previously approved internship in terms of scope and responsibilities.

For more information, view the Internship Program Guide.

To apply:

Print the Internship Application, complete and return via email to Amber Biondi at abiondi@ncwdb.org

OR

For faster submission, click the button below to fill out the online application.

DCED Internship Program Application
click here!

Manufacturing Industry 101 by NWIRC

NWIRC's Employee Development Specialist offers some high-level background of the types of manufacturing, processes, and other key terminology. This session includes the basics of lean manufacturing and the eight wastes, along with insights on developing a career path in manufacturing. This video is part of the requirements for the Internship Program.