Focused exclusively on high-tech manufacturers and companies with complex technologies or logistics, the MAT2 Apprenticeship Program is the only program that combines company-specific knowledge, theory, and hands-on learning to train a globally competitive workforce.

Four-year college isn’t for everyone, and a bachelor’s degree doesn’t guarantee a job or the necessary skills. The MAT 2 Apprenticeship Program provides students a three year career pathway to success as they alternate between classroom training and on the job, paid work experience. Innovative high-tech manufacturers and companies are looking for talent – find out …

With the MAT2 Apprenticeship Program, you earn while you learn. While earning a salary and working toward industry-specific certifications and an associate degree, you will receive intensive year-round block-style training, where you will alternate time between school and the company with more time at the company as training progresses.

The MAT2 Apprenticeship Program helps manufacturing and technology companies tackle the skills gap. Read our companies overview.

To help you get ready to apply to our partner company apprenticeships, we have resources to help MAT2 applicants and candidates write a resume that will stand out. Check out the sections below for tailored resume help.

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MAT2, an innovative, industry-driven approach to education, published a new white paper about the value of hiring veteran apprentices and how to incorporate their wide range of skills, traits and work experiences to truly reap the benefits of a veteran apprentice – especially in manufacturing.

MAT2 Apprentices FAQ: answer to the top questions received about the MAT2 Apprenticeship Program. Find out the answers...

To start as a MAT2 Apprentice with a company, you have to place into the AAS degree program at the college. You can apply at a college once you get an offer from a MAT2 Network Company. To start as a MAT2 Apprentice you also have to be eligible to work in the United States.