SAMP is a committed group of Tucson manufacturing companies working in close partnership with Arizona@Work Pima County, Pima Community College (PCC), Desert View High School and Tucson Magnet High School to develop the manufacturing workforce of the future. Both Desert View High School and Tucson Magnet High School work in collaboration with Pima County Joint Technical District (JTED) on their student precision machining/manufacturing program.
SAMP member companies participate by employing students through the Internship Program. Interns are enrolled at PCC. The 18 month internship program with the member company reinforces concepts they learn in the classroom and gives interns experience working with modern manufacturing equipment.
By employing interns, SAMP companies are able to engage with educators to close any skill gaps of the students. With the help of SAMP companies, educators have been able to make changes to curriculum that will better prepare students for a career in manufacturing. Curriculum development and redesign has been based on accepted industry standards from the National Institute of Metalworking, Inc. (NIMS).
Our Initiatives:Place students who have met the internship criteria with member companies so that they can gain real-life skills they need to succeed in today’s manufacturing industry.
Curriculum Development | Help Build Careers in Manufacturing Support Southern Arizona’s Manufacturers |
To produce a highly trained, nationally credentialed workforce to fill today’s manufacturing jobs. SAMP develops partnerships with high schools, colleges, local and federal government, and industry to implement SAMP's industry recognized educational process. This process facilitates community transformation by helping the region to develop economically, fosters positive manufacturing growth, builds extended business opportunities, and creates jobs. The result is a better future for Southern Arizona youth, veterans, and families all while transforming the Southern Arizona business community.