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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Rush Education and Career Hub / Rush University Medical Center

Nationwide

Local, National

reachatrush.org

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