A Model for the Future: Youth Apprenticeships in Advanced Manufacturing
Oregon’s Hillsboro School District has launched the state’s first registered youth apprenticeship in advanced manufacturing—and it’s making waves. This two-year, paid program gives high school students real-world experience and leads to a state-recognized manufacturing technician certification through Oregon BOLI.
The program is a standout example of what’s possible when schools, industry, and local government align. Key partners include Intel, Jireh Semiconductor, the City of Hillsboro, and others. Students earn while they learn—completing nearly 6,000 hours of training in the inaugural cohort—helping fill hundreds of open manufacturing jobs in Washington County while building career pathways for youth.
Now expanding to nearby school districts with Future Ready Oregon funding, this program offers a roadmap for regions across the state.
The Blueprint Exists—Now It’s Our Turn.
How do we rally the right partners to build a youth apprenticeship program for the Columbia Gorge?
🎥 Hear directly from the students, educators, and industry leaders powering the Hillsboro program.