Creating Brighter Careers Today, For Manufacturing Tomorrow.
Launched in 2013, the Bihler of America Apprenticeship Program is one of only two accredited programs in New Jersey, attracting some of the brightest and most capable young minds. This program provides participants with the skills and experience needed to launch rewarding, long-term careers in precision manufacturing.
We actively partner with local high schools and vocational programs, carefully reviewing resumes from talented students within driving distance of our facility. Promising candidates begin with an internship during the fall and spring of their senior year, gaining valuable hands-on experience. Those who meet our high standards for skill, dedication, and work ethic are invited to join the full apprenticeship program, where they hone their craft and build a strong foundation for a successful future.
With our Apprenticeship Program, we’re not just training workers—we’re shaping the next generation of industry leaders.
Extensive hands-on training that builds real-world experience- The potential for a long-term rewarding career
- The possibility of upward mobility within Bihler of America without the requirement of a standard university degree
As an accredited New Jersey Department of Labor program, Bihler provides four years or 8000 hours of training including 576 hours of related theoretical instruction via enrollment at a local community college. Topics and experiences include all facets of Bihler manufacturing operations, including milling, grinding, turning, stamping, etc. The students are presented with the program syllabus and instructed by the apprenticeship manager Gary Slawik and other seasoned employees within the company.
Gary Slawik is the Bihler of America Apprenticeship Program Instructor. He has decades of experience teaching machining, manufacturing, and tooling technology. Gary is a large part of the success of this program, spending his time during the day instructing on the shop floor, teaching our program participants everything they need to know to be successful in this career. Before joining Bihler, Gary taught in Pennsylvania public schools, including CIT. Gary also serves on a variety of advisory councils and travels to area schools to discuss the program as well as all that Bihler has to offer.
