A Milestone in Workforce Development: Atlas Now Accepts Full RTI Credit from Meade and Breckinridge County’s Computerized Manufacturing & Machining Programs

At Atlas Machine & Supply, investing in the next generation of skilled workers has always been a priority. Today, we’re proud to announce a major step forward: graduates of the Computerized Manufacturing & Machining Programs at Meade County and Breckinridge County Schools will now receive full credit for Related Technical Instruction (RTI) when they enroll in our state-registered Machinist Apprenticeship Program.

This change means students from these two exceptional high school programs will begin their apprenticeship at Atlas with 100% of their RTI complete. From day one, they can focus entirely on the remaining requirement: 8,000 hours of On-the-Job Training (OJT) over the next four years to earn a state-recognized Journeyman’s Certificate.

“Historically, the RTI requirement was an added challenge for students, especially those trying to balance work and life,” said Marla Moore, People & Experience Director at Atlas. “Now, thanks to the outstanding curriculum and instruction at these two schools, students can walk into our doors job-ready and focused solely on gaining hands-on experience. That’s a game-changer.”

Expanding Opportunities: In-House and Field Service Apprenticeships

This advancement also enables Atlas to expand our apprenticeship program even further. In addition to our long-established In-House Department in Louisville, we are now officially state-registering our Field Service Department in Hardinsburg as a recognized apprenticeship site. Both departments are part of the Machining & Repair Division. Whether students want to work in a high-tech shop environment or travel as part of a field crew, both paths now lead to a Journeyman’s credential backed by the state.

A Trusted Program, Decades in the Making

Atlas’s Machinist Apprenticeship Program has been building careers since the 1980s. Over the decades, it has grown into one of the top machining apprenticeship programs in the state of Kentucky, known for its combination of rigorous hands-on training, expert mentorship, and real-world experience.

Excellence Earns Recognition

This milestone is a direct reflection of the exceptional quality of the Computerized Manufacturing & Machining Programs offered at Meade and Breckinridge County Schools. Their hands-on training, industry-relevant curriculum, and skilled instruction have exceeded expectations and positioned students for real-world success.

“At Atlas, we believe it’s the combination of excellent, career-relevant education and the exceptional hands-on training students receive in these programs that makes them ready to work on day one,” said Harold Morgan, President of Machining & Repair. “The work these schools are doing doesn’t just prepare students—it accelerates their path to long-term success. We’re proud to recognize that and partner with them in building the future of machining.”