Programs

Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Academy

Why join the Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Academy?

• hands-on learning- Students explore specific career paths and acquire unique skills in manufacturing productions operations and facilities maintenance
  
  
• training sites- St. Philip's College Southwest Campus, the Central Texas Technology Center in New Braunfels and Sam Houston High School campus.
  
  
• lucrative summer- Earn approximately $2,800 in a paid summer internship after successfully completing the junior year.
  
  
• super salaries- Graduates can expect starting salaries from $10/hour to $15/hour.
  
  
• well supported- The San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA) is a committed partner, offering job internship opportunities.
  
  
• diversified skills- San Antonio's manufacturers are growing and seeking future employees with diverse skill sets.
  
  
• high-tech, high-wage jobs –San Antonio manufactures need entry-level workers with unique skills for high-tech, high-wage jobs.  The average salary of SA’s 52,780 manufacturing employees is more than $41,500.00. (Source: Greater SA Chamber of Commerce study)
  
  
• The manufacturing industry is one of the largest sectors of the San Antonio economy.  Its economic impact in 2006 was $14.4 billion, paying nearly $2.2 billion in wages and salaries.
  
  

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