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Internship Program
Start a Career in Manufacturing
It’s never too early or too late to get started in a rewarding career in manufacturing. In Tucson’s thriving manufacturing sector, the need for a strong, skilled workforce is critical to keep the sector healthy and growing. The need has never been greater for employees with the right skill set.
Growing Need for Machinists
2022 Manufacturing Industry Outlook indicates record numbers of unfilled jobs are likely to limit higher productivity and growth in 2022, and last year we estimated a shortfall of 2.1 million skilled jobs by 2030. It is unusual to see positive economic indicators paired with historic labor and supply chain challenges. But this is the trajectory for US manufacturing in 2022 emerging from the pandemic.
The recovery gained momentum in 2021 on the heels of vaccine rollout and rising demand. As industrial production and capacity utilization surpassed pre-pandemic levels midyear, strong increases in new orders for all major subsectors signal growth continuing in 2022. Job openings— at more than twice the gap to reach pre-pandemic employment levels—hover near all-time highs at more than 800,000. Deloitte Research Center for Energy & Industrials, Deloitte Services LP.
SAMP and the Pima County One-Stop are teaming up to address the manufacturing needs in Pima County.
High School participants graduating from Precision Machining programs in May of 2022 interested in a career in manufacturing need to complete and submit an application packet for an elite opportunity as a SAMP intern.
****Deliver packets to Kathi Finfrock Pima County One-Stop 2797 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713 kathi.finfrock@pima.gov prior to March 4, 2022.****
Applicant’s packet must include these 10 items in this order:
Cover letter of interest addressed to Southern Arizona Manufacturing Partnership
Confirmation of completed Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) award document
Applicants will be invited to interview for a career opportunity within the manufacturing industry.
Interviews will take place on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Pima Community College. Only applicants that interview at this time are chosen for this internship model.
Successful applicants will be provided internships with local manufacturers while attending Pima Community College’s (PCC) industry designed program for Machine Tool Technology. Students will commit to work experience and education, for up to 20 months.
Requirements
Download the 2022 Student Internship Timeline