Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation

Grades 6–8 Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12 Postsecondary Grades K–5
The Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization dedicated to training and developing future professionals in the metalworking and manufacturing industry in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its work includes a four-year registered apprenticeship program combining classroom instruction and on-the-job learning, as well as youth initiatives like robotics and STEM programs that build pathways into advanced manufacturing.
ORGANIZATION TYPE
Non-Profit Operator
STUDENTS SERVED
1000+
GEOGRAPHIC REACH
Regional
STATE(S) COVERED
Pennsylvania
LOCALE(S) SERVED
Urban, Rural, Suburban
WBL SERVICE MODELS
Career Fair / Career Day, Industry Speaker, Workplace Tour, Career Counseling / Assessments, Job Shadowing, Mentorship, Internship, Cooperative Work Experience, Pre-Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship, Registered Apprenticeship
DELIVERY MODALITY
Hybrid/other
TYPICAL DURATION
Long-term
SCHOOL-BASED TIMING
In-school
COMPENSATION TYPE
Paid, Stipend, Unpaid, Academic Credit, Credential
STAKEHOLDERS SERVED
Students, Families, Educators, Employers, Professional, Basic Career Exploration Tools, Navigational Resources For Families/Caregivers
LANGUAGE SUPPORT
English Only
TARGETED POPULATIONS
Other
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Yes
CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT
Advanced Manufacturing
FUNDING MODEL
Grants, Philanthropy, Earned Revenue

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