advanced manufacturing technician program
HOW IT WORKS:
The Application Process: Students interested in the AMT program must apply using both the Vincennes University application and the AMT application. The Accuplacer Placement Test must also be taken (Testing Center). Candidates also need to complete a one page essay. Once accepted to Vincennes University, AMT partners will review your application and determine which applicants meet the rigorous background requirements. Next, the AMT partnership will interview candidates and select students for the upcoming class. (**We are now accepting applications for the Fall cohort. For information regarding the application process, please call 812-888-4812).
SUMMER PRIOR TO CLASS:
If selected as an intern, candidates could start working the summer before classes begin. This work assignment may be located on the floor in production which will assist with the overall knowledge of the plant, production, and product.
EACH SEMESTER:
AMT students will take classes on the Vincennes campus. Student must maintain at least a “C” or higher in all classes. Student success will be closely monitored. AMT students will work as a paid intern and take classes at the Vincennes campus. Students will work as a paid intern approximately 16 hours a week at the AMT Partner facility. Additional hours may be awarded based on grades, work habits, and Partner’s need. Raises may be given based on grades and performance evaluations while working at the Partner’s facility.
TIME FRAME:
Once accepted into the AMT program, students experience hands-on learning, attend VU courses, and real work experience continuously until graduation. Some partners offer paid summer employment prior to starting VU classes. The entire program lasts six consecutive semesters including summer sessions. Example: students starting Fall 2024 are expected to graduate Summer 2026
Students are responsible for the cost of tuition, labs, and fees at Vincennes University. (Please check the VU website for current tuition rates and fees). Over the two years, students can earn enough in wages, which to, cover all of a student’s education expenses. There are also potential grants and financial aid.
About So.INFAME AMT program is a partnership between Vincennes University, area manufacturers and other organizations in the Southern INFAME (So.INFAME) Chapter. Manufacturers in this chapter include: Ameriqual, Berry Global, The Hershey Company, Toyota, Toyota Boshoku Indiana, Toyota Boshoku Illinois, and Thyssenkrupp Presta. The goal is to meet the skilled worker needs of the growing manufacturing sector.
AmeriQual Group is a food processing company that specializes in the development, processing and distributing of high quality shelf-stable foods. We provide innovative solutions to major branded food companies, food service providers, retailers and the United States Department of Defense.
Berry Global (NYSE: BERY) is a $7.1B global manufacturer and marketer of plastic packaging products. Headquartered in Evansville Indiana, Berry operates over 129 global manufacturing facilities and employs over 23,000 individuals. At Berry Global, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. With our proven expertise in packaging and protection solutions, and our dedicated insights team that follows trends across a wide range of industries, we are uniquely positioned to serve a broad range of markets and customer needs. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgment, and inclusion. Here at Berry we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth and safety. We encourage you to be a part of Berry Global, the company that is always advancing to protect.
Farbest Foods, Inc. is a family owed business that helps feed the world. It is one of the largest turkey companies in the United States and a respected leader in the industry. Farbest Foods provides raw, fresh, and frozen turkey products to brand-name value added further processors around the world.
The Hershey Company, headquartered in Hershey, Pa., is a global confectionery company known for bringing goodness to the world through its chocolate, sweets, mints and other great-tasting snacks. Hershey has approximately 17,000 employees around the world who work every day to deliver delicious, quality products. The company has more than 80 brands around the world that drive more than $7.5 billion in annual revenues, including such iconic brand names as Hershey's, Reese's, Hershey's Kisses, Jolly Rancher and Ice Breakers. Building on its core business, Hershey is expanding its portfolio to include a broader range of delicious snacks. For more than 120 years, Hershey has been committed to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably. One of The Hershey Company facilities is located in Robinson, Illinois. WWW.THEHERSHEYCOMPANY.COM
Princeton, Indiana may be small, but to us, it’s huge. It’s home to Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc., where over 7,000 Toyota team members build nearly 400,00 vehicles each year, including our rugged Sequoia and Highlander and Highlander Hybrid SUVs, and our popular family minivan: the Sienna.
