Secure Your Future, Enjoy The Benefits

We connect skilled students with leading manufacturers in our community. With every internship, apprenticeship, and hire, we build our local workforce and provide our students with the opportunity of a lifetime.

Education

Many of our AWMA members offer area students tuition assistance, technical knowledge, and other types of paid training to help these individuals thrive and grow along their career paths.

Professional Experience

Gain advanced experience in engineering and mechanical trades, learn the latest technological developments, and get hands-on training from established manufacturers.

Competitive Pay

Students can earn an income while they learn, enter the workforce with no debt, gain the needed experience, get their first skilled-trade job and receive high-paying wages.

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We Are Hoosier Pattern | 2020 Overview
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Be Great

"The apprenticeship training consists of 5 years of on the job training. Spending one year in every department, starting with CNC Set-up, then moving to Benching and Rigging, back to CNC Set-up, in the CAD room programming machines on CAM software, and then finishing it out doing CAD work."

- Kyle Rittmeyer, Norwell High School Graduate '17

Kyle gained 5 years of experience at Hoosier Pattern, took free classes through Ivy Tech, accumulated zero debt, earned up to $30.02/hr, and now has an official career as a pattern-maker, all before the age of 22.

  • Hoosier Pattern Beching and Rigging 35
  • Hoosier Pattern 3 D Printing and Design 09
  • Hoosier Pattern Beching and Rigging 05
  • Hoosier Pattern Beching and Rigging 26
  • Hoosier Pattern Engineering 09
  • Hoosier Pattern Internal Maintenance Support 03

Hoosier Pattern Inc

Known for its reputation for quality workmanship and commitment to on-time delivery, Hoosier Pattern, Inc. has been delivering a pattern of excellence since 1997. Hoosier Pattern specializes in additive and subtractive manufacturing and provides 3D sand printing solutions and foundry tooling solutions to meet various needs. Hoosier Pattern remains an industry leader by setting the bar high to exceed its customers’ expectations.

Stay In The Know

Learn about AWMA and how we benefit and enhance our students’ lives. Check out our informative articles loaded with the latest success stories, announcements, industry news, and more!

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Feb 22, 06:02am

AWMA Receives Grant to Raise Awareness and Opportunities

In a bid to bridge the gap between education and industry, the Adams Wells Manufacturing Alliance (AWMA) has recently been awarded a generou... Read More

Red gold canning industry

Mar 14, 02:25am

Red Gold continues to set the highest standards in the tomato canning industry

On a sunny brisk February morning, the AWMA members eagerly awaited at the Red Gold entrance, looking forward to their tour located at the G... Read More

Bellmont career fair

Nov 19, 05:10am

Guiding Our Future’s Success at the Bellmont Career Fair Event

On an early November Friday morning, you can hear the birds faintly chirping in the distance while feeling the hint of crispness in the air ... Read More

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