We're bringing Vocation to Home Education.
Class Source & AmSkills
Class Source has partnered with AmSkills to bring vocational training to our homeschool community. In this pre-apprenticeship program, students will be trained to be Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technicians (CPT+ 4.0), earning other nationally recognized certifications along the way.
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Completion of the full pre-apprenticeship program also counts as 15 college credits at any Florida college towards an A.S. degree in Engineering Technologies.
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Each of these classes counts towards the required credits to qualify for the Florida Bright Futures Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (GSV).
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These classes, like all our classes, may be paid for with PEP/UA funds through Step Up for Students.
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Adults are encouraged to take these vocational classes as well, however, for the safety of our other students, adults will be required to consent to a background check prior to attending class.
AmSkills Foundations of Manufacturing & Logistics (2024-2025)
For students ages 14 and up. This technical elective course exposes students to practical, real world, employable skills in the Mechanical and Manufacturing industries.
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Students will work with seasoned instructors to attain Snap-on Hand Tools Identification and Safety Certifications (5 certifications) and Snap-on Electricity Introductions, Measurement and Circuits Certification.
AmSkills Florida Pre-Apprenticeship Program (Year 1: 2024-2025)
For students ages 16 and up. This High School Pre-Apprenticeship Program trains students in practical, real world, employable skills in the Mechanical and Manufacturing industries. Students will be trained to be Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technicians (CPT+ 4.0).
Students will have the opportunity to test and achieve multiple “micro-credentials” that are immediately useful in the industry.
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Year 1 Rotation:
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Introduction to Tools
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Safety
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Quality Practices & Measurements
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Internship “Soft Skills” Florida Ready to Work Training
AmSkills Florida Pre-Apprenticeship Program (Year 2: 2025-2026)
For students ages 16 and up who have completed year one of the AmSkills Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
Students who complete the two-year AmSkills Pre-Apprenticeship program will be Certified Production Technicians (CPT+ 4.0) by the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC).
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Completion of the pre-apprenticeship program also counts as 15 college credits towards an A.S. degree in Engineering Technology.
Students will have the opportunity to meet and interview with multiple employers upon successful graduation from the full 2 year Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
“CPT+ 4.0 is a nationally portable, industry-led training and certification program that prepares entry-level to front-line supervisors for careers in advanced manufacturing. This in person & online program delivers foundational, core competencies and in-demand skills today’s employers need for over six million frontline production jobs.”
- Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
Check out this video of the homeschool discovery day at AmSkills (thanks, Jason!).
