Power Generation Technician Apprentice Program

The Cummins Technician Apprentice Program is a four-year government-registered apprentice program. A collaboration between Cummins, community colleges, the U.S. Department of Labor and, in some states, the local 
department of labor.  With both on-the-job training to embed skills in a real-world context and formal education in a classroom setting, apprentices achieve the highest recognized industry standards.  The first two and a half years will be dedicated to engine fundamentals.  Then you will have the opportunity to focus on one of five specialties:

          DIESEL ENGINES  -  Light-duty, MidRange, heavy-duty and natural gas

          POWER GENERATION  -  Consumer and commercial products

OVERVIEW

A formal written apprenticeship agreement with Cummins ensures you receive the following upon successful completion of the program:

     » Hired as a full time employee with benefits on your date of hire 
     » No college debt – all tuition and travel costs are paid for by Cummins

     » Progressive wage scale
     » Snap-on® tool box and tools when you begin the program
     » Earn an Associate of Applied Science degree during first 2 ½ years
     » Last 18 months of program is career focused
     » Assigned mentor to support career development

When in the program, you will be in the shop during your first year, learning diesel engines and quickly progress to Power Generation support in Field Service. Specific training at the college to include:

     » Diesel engine systems and maintenance
     » Fundamentals of alternating current
     » NFPA70E electrical safety training
     » Preventive maintenance for power generation products
     » Automatic transfer switch controls
     » Power generation controls and systems

REQUIREMENTS

Students must successfully complete a mechanical assessment, have an unweighted high school GPA of 2.8 to participate, or score 22 or higher on ACT