Do you have a passion for robotics and electronics?
Are you curious about how machines and devices work together to solve real-world problems?
Roll all of those into one and you have the field of Mechatronics for innovative tech creations.
Mechatronic specialists work to make machines smarter and more efficient. One day on the job might involve assembling and repairing automated machines, another day could include operating and testing robotic equipment. In between, you might be reading blueprints, troubleshooting issues, and improving performance safety. If this sounds like a career you’d enjoy, a mechatronics youth apprenticeship with Guilford Apprenticeship Partners (GAP) can prepare you to get started.
As a GAP youth apprentice, you will:
Gain the hands-on skills you need
Get paid to go to school and train
Earn a college degree for free
If you’re a high school student, you can participate in a specialized youth apprenticeship program to learn how to be a mechatronics technician (and get paid). At the same time, you can earn a college degree for free, fast-tracking your way to a paycheck and a rewarding career.
Skills for Success as a Mechatronics Technician
If you enjoy the latest tech gadgets and like to solve problems with innovation, mechatronics could be the perfect field of study for you. Here are some common characteristics of mechatronics technicians. Do any of these sound like you?
Interests
- Technology
- Innovation
- Building
- Repairing
- Robotics
- Electronics
- Troubleshooting
- Systems construction
- Artificial intelligence
- Lifelong learning
Skills
- Curiosity
- Passion
- Precision
- Creativity
- Listening
- Communication
- Technical ability
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Hands-on work
School Subjects
- Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Calculus
- Engineering
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Computer science
- Electrical systems
- Technical/shop class
Parents…
If this sounds like your child, discover how a GAP apprenticeship can prepare them for career success.
The Future of Mechatronics Careers
Thanks to a retiring workforce, about 1,100 related career openings are projected each year through 2031, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Some of the top industries that hire mechatronics professionals include:
- Biotechnology
- Renewable energy
- Food and agriculture
- Telecommunications
- Transportation and logistics
- Homeland security and defense
As a mechatronics technician, you could use your skills and know-how to work with mechanical and electrical engineers in these areas:
- Engineering services
- Machinery manufacturing
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Electromedical manufacturing
- Transportation equipment manufacturing
When it comes to career outcomes, the hands-on experience you get from a youth apprenticeship can give you a step up in the field. It can also provide you with access to a higher-paying position sooner, helping you build up to a higher salary quicker over time.
Ready to jump-start your career?
Potential Apprenticeship Providers and Employers
At Guilford Apprenticeship Partners (GAP), we work with top mechatronics employers in the Piedmont-Triad area to provide the best hands-on youth apprenticeship training. Learn from experienced workers who live in your community, gain valuable skills, and develop strong connections.
Once your GAP apprenticeship is complete, you could continue working with your apprenticeship provider as a regular full-time employee. After all, our apprenticeship partners are looking to invest in you — building their next generation of skilled, loyal workers.
ABCO Automation
KAO
Parker-Hannifin Aerospace Filtration Division
Parker-Hannifin Hose Products Division
Volvo Group
FAQs
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