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Thank you for your interest in the CPI Apprenticeship Program. Your copy of the complete Program Guide is ready below — it covers wage progression, OJT breakdowns, the classroom curriculum, financial comparisons, and how to apply.

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$14–15 Starting Hourly Wage
$0 Student Loan Debt
DOL Nationally Registered
2–4 yrs To Journey Credential
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Everything You Need to Know — In One Document

The CPI Apprenticeship Program Guide covers complete wage progression tables, OJT hour breakdowns, the 4-year classroom curriculum, financial comparisons, DOL registration details, and how to apply. Download it free — no commitment required.

  • Complete Machinist wage progression (Periods 1 through Journey)
  • Complete Toolmaker wage progression (all 8 periods)
  • Full 4-year Toolmaker classroom curriculum (course-by-course)
  • Apprenticeship vs. 4-year college financial comparison
  • Retirement savings head-start analysis
  • OJT work area breakdown (by machine type and hours)
  • How to apply and what to expect in the hiring process
  • DOL registration details and equal opportunity statement
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CPI Apprenticeship
Program Guide

The complete reference for both DOL-registered programs at Carbide Products, Inc. Prepared for prospective apprentices and their families.

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There is no obligation attached to this download. Read the guide at your own pace, share it with your family, and reach out when you're ready. Here's what the process looks like from here.

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Read & Review

Go through the guide carefully. Pay close attention to the wage progression tables and the financial comparison. Share it with anyone whose opinion matters to you.

02
Reach Out

Call or email Paul Strippelhoff directly with any questions. There are no dumb questions. If you'd like to see the shop floor before committing to anything, we can arrange a tour.

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Apply

Submit an application when you're ready. Basic mechanical aptitude and math skills are helpful. The first 90 days are a probationary period — a chance for both sides to confirm it's the right fit.

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Give us a call

Reach out to express interest, ask questions, or schedule a shop floor tour. Paul is the Vice President of Manufacturing at CPI and the primary contact for all apprenticeship inquiries.

Paul H. Strippelhoff
Vice President of Manufacturing
Carbide Products, Inc.
800 Clayton Avenue
Georgetown, KY 40324