At the Sheet Metal Institute, we believe in providing our apprentices with the best opportunities for both professional and academic success. Thanks to our innovative partnership with Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC), graduates of our 5-year program automatically earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree upon completion.
We are proud to be one of the first union apprenticeship training centers in the nation to offer this invaluable benefit. This means our graduates leave with:
Great news! Graduates of our program from 2018 onward can also take advantage of this opportunity to earn an associate degree. See steps below.
Not only do we offer this opportunity to new graduates, but it is also retroactive to those who completed our training program after June 2018. If you are an eligible graduate, follow these steps to apply:
You’ll receive an email from Parchment approximately four weeks after the school term ends. This email will confirm your diploma mailing address and provide access to your digital diploma. Your physical diploma will be delivered via mail within two to four weeks following the email confirmation.
If you have questions, visit MHCC.edu or email the college at apprenticeship@mhcc.edu to learn more.