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WHAT'S NEW:
The Working for America Institute Releases An Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Brochure
The Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) registered apprenticeship program equips workers with the essential skills for a range of entry-level manufacturing roles. Designed for flexibility, the IMT is not a job title but a customizable training pathway that prepares apprentices for careers as assemblers, machine operators, industrial engineering technicians, and more.
Adaptable across industries—including clean tech, advanced manufacturing, battery, semiconductors, plastics, metals, and wood—the IMT program provides a nationally recognized, stackable credential and a clear career progression. Employers benefit from a skilled workforce ready to fill in-demand roles and advance within the industry.
Download WAI brochure Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT)
IT Workers' Rights Guide
The IT Workers' Rights Guide was created in partnership with the AFL-CIO Working for America Institute, funded by the DOL and focused on creating access to technology careers for individuals without education or experience in the field. Each section includes examples of a common myth associated with the topic and linked resources that can be referenced for additional details related to individual situations.
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