Tioga County Economic Development and Planning has announced a new workforce development and training program in Tioga County. The Accelerated Apprenticeship Program is offering guaranteed direct hire manufacturing jobs in Tioga and surrounding counties, and six weeks of paid training for selected participants. The starting wage during the program is $13 per hour, and no prior experience is necessary. The apprenticeship program will prepare participants for several advanced manufacturing positions, including CNC machinist, maintenance mechanic and industrial manufacturing technician. Manufacturers participating in the program include Applied Technology Manufacturing Corporation, Crowley Fabricating and Machining Co. Inc., Crown Cork and Seal, Granite Works LLC and The Wagner Companies. The training will take place at the Owego-Apalachin Central School District STEAM facility in partnership with SUNY Broome who will provide both the curriculum and instructor for the program. The Accelerated Apprenticeship Program in Tioga County is currently accepting applications for the program. There is no fee to participate.
