GPN Apprenticeship Program

Good Sam Partner Network (GPN)

Construction & Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program

Explain core concepts, safety, digital workflows

≈ 40 hrs content · 1‑day practical

  • Safety Culture & PPE
  • Digital Plans & BIM 101
  • Construction Math Essentials
  • Intro to Prefabrication
  • Emerging Tech Overview (Robotics, IoT)

Execute standard projects; read BIM docs; basic automation

≈ 80 hrs content · 2‑day lab · capstone

  • NCCER Craft L1 skill‑blocks
  • Hands‑on prefab lab (CNC → panel assembly)
  • Python‑driven BOM generator agent demo
  • Capstone project & reflective journal

Optimize sub‑specialty; apply data agents & orchestration

≈ 120 hrs content · 5‑day practicum

  • Robotic Layout & Total Stations
  • Prefabricated MEP Racks
  • Digital Twins & IoT Sensors
  • Lean Job‑site Data Analytics
  • Agent Orchestration & CI/CD for CAD

12‑Month Roll‑Out Timeline

Jun ’25Kick‑off
Jul ’25Lvl 1 complete
Aug ’25Lvl 1 pilot
Sep ’25Lvl 2 dev
Oct ’25Lvl 2 pilot
Nov ’25Lvl 3 scoped
Dec ’25Data blueprints
Jan ’26Practicum
Feb ’26NCCER ATS
Mar ’26Train‑the‑Trainer
Apr ’26Public Launch

Hands‑On Labs

CNC‑routed prefab panels, robotics demos, and a 5‑day specialist practicum.

Florida‑Aligned Credits

Mapped to Florida CTE standards, NCCER Core, and CAPE certification funding.

Fast‑Track Timeline

From kick‑off to public launch in just 10 months, with rolling pilots and feedback loops.