--- title: Youth Machinist Apprenticeships — Stecker Machine in Manitowoc County description: Stecker offers Manitowoc County machinist apprenticeships and other training career-building initiatives for high school students and recent graduates. --- 920-726-4526 [**920-726-4526](tel:920.726.4526) [![smc_logo_filled](https://www.steckermachine.com/hubfs/logos/smc_logo_filled-WT.svg "smc_logo_filled") ![smc_logo_filled_dark](https://www.steckermachine.com/hubfs/logos/smc_logo_filled-1.svg "smc_logo_filled") ](https://www.steckermachine.com) [![REQUEST A QUOTE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4484263/42796661-7dc0-42c5-aa91-fdab8f093e64.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4484263/42796661-7dc0-42c5-aa91-fdab8f093e64) ![STK-Inspire_illustration-01](https://www.steckermachine.com/hubfs/website_images/icons/STK-Inspire_illustration-01.svg)   ## Career opportunities for local high school students and recent graduates. Stecker Machine Company values lifelong learning. We support local youth through Manitowoc County machinist apprenticeship programs, training, and career-building initiatives (see below). Most of Stecker’s leaders and managers have worked their way up from CNC machinist positions, combining their high school educations with on-the-job learning for long-term career success. ### I AM A STUDENT / GRADUATE [WHAT CAN I EXPECT?](https://www.steckermachine.com/blog/manitowoc-area-high-school-students-launch-careers-with-machinist-apprenticeships) [WHAT IS A CNC MACHINIST?](https://www.steckermachine.com/blog/cnc-operator) [IS THIS CAREER RIGHT FOR ME](https://www.steckermachine.com/blog/a-career-in-cnc-machining-might-be-perfect-for-you.-here-are-12-reasons-why-) ### I AM A PARENT [WHAT CAN I EXPECT?](https://www.steckermachine.com/blog/machinist-apprenticeship-opportunities-and-benefits-in-manitowoc) [WHY STUDENTS SHOULD PURSUE CNC MACHINING](https://www.steckermachine.com/blog/cnc-machinist-career-for-students-and-grads) [EXPLORE A MACHINIST CAREER PATH](https://www.steckermachine.com/blog/4-tips-to-advance-your-manufacturing-career-path) ### ![Inspire_youth-machinist-333](https://www.steckermachine.com/hubfs/website_images/icons/Inspire_youth-machinist-333.svg) ### Youth Machinist Apprenticeships These 1- or 2-year programs invite high school juniors and seniors to earn credit and wages while gaining valuable CNC machining industry experience under the watchful eye of Stecker’s experts. ### ![Inspire_marketing-management-333](https://www.steckermachine.com/hubfs/website_images/icons/Inspire_marketing-management-333.svg) ### Marketing & Management Job Shadow Stecker’s marketing and management teams explains how their roles play an important part in the successful operation of a CNC machine shop. This experience is available to two students per day. ### ![Inspire_job-shadow-333](https://www.steckermachine.com/hubfs/website_images/icons/Inspire_job-shadow-333.svg) ### Job Shadows This 2- to 4-hour, on-site experience allows two students to learn the technology, daily routines, and responsibilities of a CNC machinist and ask questions about available career opportunities and advancement. ### ![Inspire_student-tours-333](https://www.steckermachine.com/hubfs/website_images/icons/Inspire_student-tours-333.svg) ### Student Tours More than a walkthrough of Stecker’s two facilities, a student tour includes connecting with machining professionals who have varied roles and have advanced their careers at Stecker. Stecker connects students and educators for WI youth apprenticeship programs. ## About Stecker Machine Company A family-owned and managed company, Stecker serves OEM customers with leading-edge production of CNC machined parts for trucks, tractors, and other equipment. Our long-term vitality and commitment to our customers and our 250+ non-union employees is shown in our reinvestment in new technology and laser focus on quality. A leader in the industry, Stecker is certified by DQS Inc. to ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016. Stecker is located at 5107 County C on the south side of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. **Watch CNC machining in action and see why Stecker is unique: **       ## Learn more about CNC machining. 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