100% from the AMP Class Earns CMfgA

If you see the following students from this year’s Advanced Manufacturing Program (AMP) class, give them a high five:

  • Austin Clark (Welding, junior)

  • Austin Gerrish (Oil & Gas, junior)

  • Chelsea Bentel (Oil & Gas, junior)

  • Damien Massioni (Carpentry, junior)

  • David Walker (Welding, junior)

  • Elijah Welch (Electrical Occupations, junior)

  • Laela Kineston (Electrical Occupations, senior)

  • Landon Savo (Welding, junior)

  • Matthew Fennell (Carpentry, senior)

  • Nathaniel Hill (Machine Tool Technician, junior)

  • Shawn Miller (Welding, junior)

  • Sophie Wright (Health Assistant, junior)

These outstanding students have recently completed the Advanced Manufacturing Program (AMP) by mastering all 27 modules with a score of 70% or higher. They all passed the certification exam and are now Certified Manufacturing Associates (CMfgA)!

All will be recognized for this momentous achievement at graduation by wearing the distinguished Penn State blue AMP sash to represent their successful completion of this program offered by Penn College of Technology. Current seniors who earned their CMfgA Certifications last year are Hayden Daviduk (Welding), Eli Levine (Welding), and Samantha McKnight (Electrical Occupations). Current juniors will have the honor of wearing their sashes and pins when they graduate next year.

100% of this year’s class has earned the Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) credential through Tooling U–SME and will proudly wear a Penn College of Technology pin along with their sash.

According to Glassdoor.com, the average salary for a Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) in the U.S. is approximately $50K per year. Actual earnings may vary based on experience, location, and job role, but one thing is clear — our students have set themselves apart through their extra effort, advanced training, and dedication to excellence.

Congratulations, AMP students from LCCTC! We are proud of all you’ve accomplished and wish you continued success in the years ahead!

This class of AMP students would like to thank the generosity of Forward Lawrence for the stipend incentives and for the opportunity extended to them to take this class and earn the certification. “It really means so much to us to have you believe in us like this. Thank you!”

Lyn McVickerAMP