OSCEOLA, Fla. — Federal and state officials will gather at Valencia College’s Osceola Campus on Thursday, Nov. 12, to recognize two new national apprenticeship programs designed to give students hands-on experience with employers in robotics and semiconductor technology.
The programs, launched by Venice-based ROOTS Engineering Services, include a one-year apprenticeship in semiconductor technology and a two-year apprenticeship in robotics.
The announcement and signing ceremony are scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon at the campus, 1800 Denn John Lane in Kissimmee.
Training builds on Valencia partnership
Valencia College has partnered with ROOTS Education, a division of ROOTS Engineering Services, since 2023. The company provides educational support for the college’s short-term robotics and semiconductor programs.
The new apprenticeships are designed to give students an opportunity to gain practical experience with employers.
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