Apprentice - Industrial Sewing Machine Operator at The Sewing Labs – Kansas City, Missouri

We are proud of our company culture that is inclusive, creative, and engaging. Our mission is to be an inclusive and welcoming community teaching the legacy of sewing for employment, entrepreneurship, and enrichment..

Our work environment includes:

• Snacks provided
• Growth opportunities
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Flexible working hours
• Lively atmosphere
• Safe work environment
• On-the-job training
• Casual work attire
• Regular social events

There has never been a more exciting time to become a trained stitcher!

The Sewing Labs is seeking external candidates to enroll in our exclusive Sewing Salon Training Program. Being selected to participate in the Sewing Salon Training Program equips our graduates with the tools they need to obtain a registered apprenticeship allowing them to become professional certified Industrial Sewing Machine Operators. Interviews are taking place now, with training beginning in April 2026. The training portion of the program requires a nine hour commitment each week, allowing our trainees flexibility as they learn this new, in-demand skill.

Submitting an application for this particular posting does not mean that you are applying for an immediate paid position. Rather, submitting an application for this posting means you are committing to a workforce training program that includes 30 weeks of training with no cost tuition (A $5,000 value) followed by 2,000 hours as a paid apprentice with one of the numerous employers seeking to hire trained stitchers in the greater Kansas City region.

What Is An Apprenticeship?

As with all US Department of Labor registered apprenticeship training programs, the Apprentice will enroll in and complete the required classroom training curriculum. The course work will require up to 270 hours of related technical instruction in a classroom setting and approximately 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training with a partner employer. An Apprenticeship allows our graduates a unique opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to become well-compensated, in-demand Industrial Sewing Machine Operators.

Interested individuals must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• No Experience Required
• Valid ID
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must commit to 30 weeks of training (9 hours per week – three sessions of 3 hours each. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Mornings from 9:00am to 11:30am)
• Must commit to 2,000 hours of paid apprenticeship with a local partner employer. Benefits will be offered during the paid apprenticeship. Benefits vary depending on each employer partner's unique benefits package