The MB Automation Labs Bridge Partnership Program is designed to bridge the gap between formal education and workforce reediness.

Graduates entering the program already have foundational education. Through MBAL, they gain structured, real-world experience that prepares them to succeed in professional automation environments.

At the same time, partner businesses gain access to better-prepared early career talent, without carrying all the risk.

Program Overview

what the program is (and is not)

The Program is:

  • Experience-driven

  • Project-based

  • Supervised and structured

  • Aligned with real industry expectations

the program is not:

MB Automation Labs compliments existing education by serving as the final readiness step before full workforce entry.

  • A college or training school

  • A certificate program

  • a staffing agency

core experience areas

Applied Project Experience

Participants work on real automation and controls projects under supervision. This includes diagnostics support, system integration assistance, documentation, testing, and commissioning, testing, and commissioning-related tasks.

Technical Mentorship

Participants learn directly from experienced professionals, gaining insight into real-world decision-making, troubleshooting, and professional standards.

Professional & Workplace skills

Clear communication, documentation discipline, safety awareness, accountability, and teamwork are emphasized throughout the program.

Industry Tools & Best Practices

Participants gain exposure to real platforms, workflows, and expectations used in modern automation environments.

Benefits for partner businesses

Partner Organizations receive:

  • Early Access to emerging automation talent

  • Reduced onboarding and training risk

  • Visibility into participant capabilities before hiring

  • Opportunity to influence workforce readiness priorities

  • A stronger local talent ecosystem

This is pipeline development, not short-term staffing.

Benefits for participants

Participants Gain:

  • Real-world experience employers expect

  • Increased confidence entering the workforce

  • Exposure to professional automation environments

  • Practical skills that accelerate early-career growth

how the program works

Partner Organizations receive:

  • Early Access to emerging automation talent

  • Reduced onboarding and training risk

  • Visibility into participant capabilities before hiring

  • Opportunity to influence workforce readiness priorities

  • A stronger local talent ecosystem

This is pipeline development, not short-term staffing.

who should apply or partner

Participants

  • Recent graduates with foundational education

  • Motivated individuals seeking hands-on experience

Businesses

  • Companies hiring or planning to hire early-career talent

  • Organizations interested in workforce development and risk reduction

Get Involved

If you are interested in partnering with MB Automation Labs or participating in the Bridge Partnership Program, we’d love to talk!!