Career Pathways: Glca Highschool Program

Caterpillar Inc.

Lafayette, Indiana, US
Base: $15.00ph for summer; $16.00ph for remaining ...
Onsite
Current high school student enrollment
Aged 17 or older
Successful drug screen completion
Caterpillar is partnering with the Greater Lafayette Career Academy to provide a 12-month program designed to prepare high school seniors for long-term manufacturing careers

Job Summary

  • Caterpillar is partnering with the Greater Lafayette Career Academy to provide a 12-month program designed to prepare high school seniors for long-term manufacturing careers.
  • Selected students will participate in a multi-phase program including summer internship, fall semester co-op, and spring semester co-op while earning high school credit.
  • The position offers a starting hourly wage of $15.00/hr for the summer phase, increasing to $16.00/hr for the remaining semesters.

Matching Summary

Caterpillar is partnering with the Greater Lafayette Career Academy to provide a 12-month program designed to prepare high school seniors for long-term manufacturing careers.

Salary

Base: $15.00/hr for summer; $16.00/hr for remaining semesters; Benefits: Accrued PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Volunteer Day (if eligible)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Current high school student enrollment
  • Aged 17 or older
  • Successful drug screen completion
  • Availability for 12-month program duration
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds frequently

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in manufacturing trades career
  • Teamwork and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to learn technical skills

Key Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled in Career Center program
  • Must be at least 17 years old
  • Must pass drug screening with parental releases
  • Must commit to full 12-month program availability

Work Rights

Not specified

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