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Frequently Asked Questions about ATECH

ATECH provides high school students with a jump-start toward successful and rewarding careers within the manufacturing and industrial technology industries through a blend of hands-on learning and academics. 

In cooperation with FVTC and local business leaders, ATECH gives students the skills and experience needed to get stable, high-paying jobs available now due to an increasing shortage of skilled workers for manufacturing positions. The need is urgent. The opportunity is great.

ATECH Advantage

The ATECH Advantage delivers customized education and specialized training to students through in-depth, hands-on projects, and real-world experience to prepare them for a meaningful technical career.

Nearly three-quarters of local companies expect to have difficulty finding skilled workers in 2021. That’s

74%

The most difficult-to-fill positions include machinists/CNC machinists (#1), general labor (#2), welders (#5), and maintenance mechanics (#6).

Earn up to 24 credits through FVTC while still in high school.