Sector pathway
Advanced Manufacturing & Maintenance Pathway
A mechatronics, industrial maintenance, and CNC pathway built for the Lehigh Valley's manufacturing corridor, with stackable credentials and registered apprenticeship entry points.
- Duration
- 12–36 weeks for certificates; 2–4 years for registered apprenticeship
- Format
- Evening and weekend cohorts; earn-and-learn options
- Location
- LCTI (Schnecksville) and LCCC (Schnecksville and Allentown campuses)
- Cost
- ITA-funded for eligible residents; apprenticeship wages paid by employer
Services included
- Mechatronics, industrial maintenance, welding, and CNC instruction
- OSHA 10 and forklift certification add-ons
- Registered apprenticeship placement with Lehigh Valley manufacturers
- Employer-sponsored tuition assistance screening
- Math and blueprint-reading brush-up before cohort start
Who qualifies in Lehigh Valley
- Age 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED (GED co-enrollment available)
- Ability to meet employer physical requirements and pass a drug screen for apprenticeship placement
- Reliable transportation to Schnecksville, or enrollment in the LANTA transportation support plan
- WIOA funding requires priority-of-service screening; residents who do not qualify may still enroll self-pay or through employer tuition assistance
Eligibility summaries cover the Lehigh Valley workforce area, including Lehigh and Northampton counties. Final funding and enrollment decisions are made by each provider or PA CareerLink career specialist; Careerpath365 offers guidance and does not approve benefits. Named organizations are local resources and potential referral destinations, not an endorsement or confirmed partnership.