Happy Manufacturing Day from the Skills Team at GACC
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Today's
Manufacturing Day
marks the eighth annual celebration of our dynamic and high-tech field, when industry leaders across the country open their doors to show what manufacturing is really about. We are so grateful to be part of a network of companies and educational institutions committed to fueling the next generation of highly trained manufacturers.
September saw two of our flagship programs round out record-breaking years and add a new Network Company. Our colleagues at GACC South also hosted their annual
National Skills Conference
, where leaders in the industry as well as government officials discussed German-style apprenticeships as a solution for developing a skilled workforce.
The month ahead offers more opportunities to strategize the implementation of apprenticeships in your area. Our Recruiting Roundtable, a study trip to Germany, and our deadline for registering Spring 2020 apprentices are all fast approaching, not to mention prime outreach season for apprenticeship candidates!
We hope to see you at an upcoming event!
- October - November, 2019: Applicant outreach events
- October 8, 2019: ICATT Recruiting Roundtable, Elgin, IL
- October 14 - October 19, 2019: Train the Trainer, Atlanta, GA
- October 21-25, 2019: Apprenticeships and Industry 4.0: Study Trip to Germany
- November 11-15, 2019: National Apprenticeship Week
- November 15, 2019: Deadline for joining the Spring 2020 cohort
Kind regards,
Director, Skills Initiative & Apprenticeship Programs
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With the start of this year’s fall cohort, the
MAT²
and
ICATT
Apprenticeship Programs each tallied a record number of apprentices enrolled in a calendar year. 56 apprentices started with ICATT in 2019, and 55 with MAT². Both programs have set their sights even higher for 2020 as we endeavor to close the skills gap, one apprentice at a time.
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We are looking forward to enrolling our second-ever
ICATT Apprenticeship Program
spring cohort, set to begin in January of 2020 at selected colleges. As of last year,
companies
no longer need to wait until the fall to start training highly skilled employees for the future.
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As high school seniors begin to plan their futures, our recruiting staff are spreading the word about apprenticeships at the high-tech manufacturing companies in our
network
.
Our teams will be presenting at high schools and running tables at career fairs. We invite companies to take part in our
local outreach visits
to meet quality apprentice candidates directly!
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Schattdecor Inc.
is located in Maryland Heights, MO, and provides the global woodworking and furniture industry with printed decor paper, finish foils and melamine film.
As the newest addition to the
ICATT Network,
Schattdecor is offering apprentice positions for Advanced Manufacturing Technicians.
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All ICATT Network Companies and educators are invited to our
Recruiting Roundtable
next Tuesday, October 8.
Presenters from Endress + Hauser, GF Machining Solutions, and the US Department of Labor will be sharing their tips and tricks for effective recruiting and marketing strategies. In addition, representatives from area network colleges and high schools will be present for discussion and networking opportunities.
Can't make it? Register as a
virtual attendee
and watch the live stream of the event.
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The workshop
will provide company employees and academic trainers with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to mentor young professionals.
The session is open to all
company mentors and any individual interested in learning the methods of training.
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With our deadline on November 15
,
NAW
would also be a great week to register a new apprentice for Spring 2020! To do so, contact
Joshua Seeberg.
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Leaders within German and American government, business and education discussed the potential of apprenticeships at the
2019 International Skills Conference
on September 25 at the W Hotel Midtown in
Atlanta, GA
.
Through presentations, panels, and roundtable discussions, over 60 attendees gained valuable information about
German-style apprenticeships
and their application in the United States. Georgia Senator Matt Brass and Dr. Ursina Krumpholz of the German Embassy spoke about the development of new US pilot programs. The conference also welcomed several leaders from Germany, including Hannes Barske and Andreas Müller of the DLR Project Manager.
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ICATT Apprenticeship Program
graduate Charles Cassidy, shown here at his recent graduation, was the center of attention at the CNC Trainer Roundtable on September 12. The event at Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove, IL, gave trainers the chance to pick the brain of a successful apprentice graduate. Charles provided an insider’s perspective on what works and what doesn’t when it comes to mentoring, exam prep, and CNC training curriculum.
To be a part of future roundtables or find more resources for trainers, contact
Doris Bawa.
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GA CATT
celebrated the graduation of the 2019 class of Advanced Manufacturing Apprentices on September 25 as part of the
Wunderbar Together
PopUp Tour in Atlanta, GA.
Former Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle welcomed attendees to the event, and program graduates included students from Northgate and Newnan High Schools. The event also recognized
GA CATT
’s inaugural member companies E.G.O. North America, Inc. and the Grenzebach Corporation.
Stay up to date on all things
GA CATT
to learn more about apprenticeships in the Southern US.
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Spotlights: The People Behind the Apprenticeships
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Dung Le had a degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked for
DRiV™
(formerly
Federal-Mogul Motorparts
)
. When he saw the internal posting for the position of an apprentice in the Mechatronics program, he jumped on it. He wanted to get hands-on training while expanding his education to the electrical side of engineering.
DRiV™
posts opportunities for the
ICATT Apprenticeship Program
internally. Seeing the success of existing apprentices has led to an incredible number of applicants from their incumbent workforce. They are looking at high school graduates as well in order to find the most qualified candidates.
ICATT and MAT² Network Companies can contact
Doris Bawa
to access a sample job postings to post an internal apprentice listing.
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Contact us for more information
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Virginia Rounds
GACC Midwest
321 N Clark St, Suite 1425
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 494-2163
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Kevin Lister
GACC South
1170 Howell Mill Rd, Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 586-6839
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Matthew Allen
GACC New York
80 Pine St, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10005
(212) 974-8856
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