IPC announces that it has received funding from Jobs for the Future (JFF) to support registration for its esteemed national apprenticeship program.
This funding opportunity, available until August 31, 2024, offers aspiring professionals the chance to enhance their careers through comprehensive technical training. The funds can be applied to cover all or part of the Related Technical Instruction (RTI) for several high-demand occupations, including:
- Electronics Assembler (51-2011.00)
- PCB Fabricator (17-3023.00)
- PCB Design Engineer (17-3012.00)
Victoria Hawkins, IPC’s director of workforce grants and proposals, expressed enthusiasm about the funding. “We are thrilled to provide this opportunity to individuals seeking to advance their skills in the electronics industry. This funding will make a significant impact on their professional growth,” Hawkins stated.
Interested candidates are encouraged to act swiftly to take advantage of this limited-time funding. For more information and to apply, please contact Victoria Hawkins at VictoriaHawkins@ipc.org.
IPC (www.IPC.org) is a global industry association based in Bannockburn, Ill., dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its 3,200+ member companies which represent all facets of the electronics industry, including design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly, and test. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, market research and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry. IPC maintains additional offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Washington, D.C.; Miami, Fla.; Mexico City, Mexico; Munich, Germany; Brussels, Belgium; Bangalore and New Delhi, India; Bangkok, Thailand; and Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Suzhou and Beijing, China.