Tec-Voc offers free adult aerospace training

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Adult learners can soar to new heights through a free aerospace training program at Tec Voc.

The Aerospace Manufacturing and Maintenance Orientation Program (AMMOP) is a 10-month program at Technical Vocational High School that allows students to learn skills for a career in the aerospace industry. It’s geared for adults who want to transition to employment and post-secondary opportunities in this sector.

Funded by Manitoba Aerospace and the Winnipeg School Division, the program is open to all Manitoba residents and there is no age limit. Applicants must be high school graduates.

Students attend classes from 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for half a week, which allows them to continue to work part-time to support themselves and their families.

“Many of our AMMOP grads pursue employment in the industry after completing the program,” said Sylvia Martin, AMMOP co-ordinator.

“Our grads also pursue further training at Red River College and the University of Manitoba in engineering.”

Potential careers include gas turbine technologist, aircraft maintenance engineer, aviation machinist, non-destructive tester and composite fabricator.

The program also opens to the door to apprenticeship trades such as aircraft maintenance journeyperson, as well as gas turbine repair and overhaul technician.

Opportunities are enhanced through post-secondary training institutions such as aviation and aerospace training at Red River College, Stevenson aviation technical training at Southport and mechanical engineering with an aerospace major at the University of Manitoba.

“Prior to the pandemic, the aerospace industry in Manitoba was facing a shortage of workers. After the pandemic, industry predicts that there will be an even greater shortage of workers due to retirements and career changes. As the industry moves towards recovery, now is the time for training,” Martin said.

“This program gives adults the opportunity to obtain free training to upgrade their skills. There are many people who have lost their jobs or are looking for new opportunities and training. This program gives adults the opportunity to upgrade their skills without the high costs of tuition.”

In addition, many companies in Manitoba’s aerospace industry support the training provided through the AMMOP program.

“The success of the program is due to feedback from industry on its current needs and the skills essential to careers in the industry. Mentorship and work experience opportunities provide students with a valuable introduction to the industry,” Martin said.

“Manitoba is home to Canada’s third-largest aerospace industry. The highly competitive aerospace sector produces world-class products for customers on six continents. There are diverse career opportunities in this industry in Manitoba.”

Anyone interested in learning more about this free training opportunity can sign up for a virtual AMMOP open house event on April 28 at 6 p.m. at http://bit.ly/AMMOPOpenHouse2021

Tec Voc, which offers skills training programs for high school and post-high school students, will also host a general virtual open house on April 28. A virtual 360 tour is available to see all of the programs. For more information, visit tecvoc.ca