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The Los Alamos Machinist Apprentice Program adopted the performance objectives and qualification criteria developed by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
In partnership with industry and trade associations, NIMS developed journeyman machinist skill and performance standards called "competencies."
The Los Alamos National Laboratory Machinist Apprentice Program:
- Meets the standards approved by the U.S. Department of Labor
- Is approved by the New Mexico Apprenticeship Council
- Is registered with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions/State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA)
- Every apprentice is registered with the SAA at time of hire. Upon completion of the program requirements, each apprentice is submitted for a certificate of completion of apprenticeship.
- The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. Qualified veteran candidates are encouraged to apply.
Candidates selected for the apprenticeship are hired as Student Term Employees. Completion of the apprenticeship does not guarantee a full time position or continued employment by the Laboratory.
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