Associate of Applied Science | 62 credits

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Program Description

The Advanced Manufacturing Apprentice AAS program is a selective admission program that provides students with a pathway from secondary education to full-time employment with career advancement through a three-year apprenticeship. Students begin the program in the fall semester of their senior year of high school and complete it after two years of study at SLCC.

The program also provides a path to earn an AAS degree and to prepare for transfer to Weber State University to complete a BS or MS degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.

The program has three components: Core Courses, General Education Courses and Elective Courses. The Core Courses in advanced manufacturing are the foundation of the degree. The suggested General Education Courses provide skills for professional communication and behavior. The Elective Courses foster a collaboration between the student, their employer, and the program coordinator to design a program of study that meets the student’s interest and the needs of the employer.

The primary goal of the program is to help students develop the skills and knowledge to progress through their apprenticeship and become a fully trained technician with real-world experience.

Academic Advising & Host Company Coordination

The program coordinator serves as an advisor and mentor to each student and provides guidance for SLCC admission, registration, and degree map planning. If necessary, the program coordinator will help the student make contact with the appropriate person in Academic Advising. The coordinator also serves as a liaison between the student and the host company. Potential students are encouraged to contact the program coordinator by following the links on the Program Website.

The Advanced Manufacturing degree is a selective admission program. Students must be employed by one of the industry partners and must have received their High-School diploma or equivalent (GED) in order to apply. Student must meet the General Admissions Requirement and Selective Admissions Requirements as outlined below:

General Admissions Requirements

• Be admitted to SLCC as a matriculated student. See http://www.slcc.edu/apply/index.aspx and declare your major as Advanced Manufacturing.
• For transfer credit, submit OFFICIAL, SEALED transcripts for ALL colleges and universities where prerequisite course work has been completed. Send to: SLCC Office of the Registrar and Academic Records, 4600 South Redwood Road, P.O. Box 30808, Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0808
• Also, a request to have an OFFICIAL evaluation of student’s transcript(s) must be submitted to the SLCC Transfer Evaluation Office. The form is located at: http://www.slcc.edu/transcriptevaluation/. This process may take up to 6 weeks or longer and must be completed before a student’s application will be considered.

Selective Admissions Requirements

Each student applicant will be interviewed by a committee made up of representatives from the host company, USHE, and the program coordinator. Qualified applicants will be offered a paid position as an apprentice in the host company.

Applicants who are not selected will be promptly notified and will not be eligible to enroll in this program.

Verification of High School Graduation or Equivalent (GED)

Proof of high school graduation is required to apply. Documentation may include a transcript, diploma or a letter of explanation if you do not have supporting documentation. 

Verification of Employment by Industry Partner

A roster of students will be sent to the program coordinator by each host company 3 weeks before the start of the semester.

Career Opportunities

Students who complete the three-year apprenticeship may be offered a full-time position by their host company or seek employment in virtually any sector of advanced manufacturing. Students will enter the workforce at intermediate and professional levels due to real-world experience gained through the program.

Estimated Cost for Students

Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx 

Students enrolled in the program have their tuition and fees covered by their host company.

Transfer/Articulation Information

Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.