Overview

The Space Coast Consortium Apprenticeship Program (SCCAP) is a State of Florida registered apprenticeship program offering apprenticeship opportunities in the following occupations: Mechatronics Technician, Advanced CNC Machinist, Fiber Composite Technician, and Aerospace Welding Technician. SCCAP’s main focus is on automated manufacturing processes including CNC, mechatronics, robotics, additive manufacturing, IT, Cybersecurity and other cyber-physical environments related to globally competitive Industry 4.0 technologies. We believe that in order for our U.S. Space, Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense industries to maintain global competitiveness, it is critical that apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs are developed to adequately prepare our local workforce ecosystem. The workforce needs to achieve a higher level of proficiency in advanced manufacturing skills which are required in today’s highly competitive global economy. SCCAP is an industry-driven apprenticeship program led by a consortium of advanced manufacturers in the Space, Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense industries, with a focus on implementing world-class apprenticeship programs in occupations that require higher levels of education to perform in today’s competitive advanced manufacturing environment.