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Jumpstart your career in Advanced Manufacturing!

During this long-term training program, you will learn about operations in a clean room, microscope use, wafer handling, and build valuable connections to employers.

Hired will support you as you build skills in job readiness, technology, and advanced manufacturing.

Career Coaching

in-person Training

Job preparation Experience

Benefits of training for Advanced Manufacturing Career with Hired

  • Free training building towards a Technician career track with average industry starting wage $25/hr

  • Career exploratory and work readiness training

  • Paid internship/employment at an advanced manufacturing company for 12-months

  • Coursework at Normandale Community College earning up to 14 credits + the opportunity to test and earn an industry recognized credential

  • Potential to exit to an apprenticeship, 2-year degree, or 4-year degree program with internal employment promotion

  • Job coach and support including interview clothing and fuel or bus cards

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Subject to criminal background check

  • Available for weekday shifts with an employer partner

  • Walking/standing for prolonged periods

  • Work in a cleanroom environment with gowning attire

  • Reliable transportation (Bloomington area)

  • Solid math, reading, computer, and communication skills

  • Low-income household, person of color, or unemployed for 26 or more weeks

Program Timeline

  • Stage 1: Advanced Manufacturing Discovery Early 2026 (hybrid - in person and virtual)

    Jump into career exploration and job readiness training with Hired. Learn about advanced manufacturing, see a clean room, take tours and meet employers, Build job readiness, customer service, and digital skills.

  • Stage 2: Earn & Learn Pre-Apprenticeship Spring 2026 - Spring 2027 (In Person)

    You will get paid as you work, learn, and train at an advanced manufacturing company. Employee benefits include health insurance, regular breaks and paid time off. Earn 14-credits and a credential with Normandale Community College.

  • Stage 3: Advanced Manufacturing Credentials Summer 2027 (in person)

    Program and coursework completion. Opportunity to move into a paid Technician Apprenticeship Program with an advanced manufacturing company.

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Learn More and Enroll Today.

Questions? Contact us:

Chan Xiong
Chan.Xiong@hired.org
651-301-2586

Download the Career Pathways program application. Return the completed application to Career.Pathways@Hired.org or fax to 612-338-1375. You will be contacted by an employment counselor within five days of sending your application.

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The State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funded (or funded in part) this training through a grant. The grant recipient created this training. DEED does not endorse this publicity or training or make guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability or ownership of the information herein or elsewhere.