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New apprenticeship cohorts starting in Illinois and Wisconsin
On August 21, new ICATT apprentices will be starting in Illinois and Wisconsin. In cooperation with now almost 30 companies and local colleges, ICATT is successfully growing, offering apprenticeship positions to build the skilled workforce of tomorrow.
We are very grateful for all the support we receive from public officials, industry and education partners who share our vision. The Atlantic Council, one of our many partner organizations, developed this convincing infographic to highlight the benefits of our apprenticeship system. Get involved with our skills intiaitive and save the date for our International Skills Conference in Atlanta in September. The conference brings together various stakeholders to discuss synergies for skilled workforce development through apprenticeships. Find out more below.
Kind regards,
Mario Kratsch
Director Skills Initiative
GACC Midwest
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Mission Accomplished: Industrial Maintenance Technician Examinations Part 1 in IL
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The first Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) cohort, apprentices from five ICATT companies, finished the IMT Exam Part 1 this month, and therefore the first major step towards the apprentices’ certification has been accomplished. The ICATT program partners will now convene and discuss how the apprenticeships can be streamlined and improved even further based on the results to take the training to the next level. Congratulations to all apprentices and kudos to companies and colleges for successfully training skills and knowledge needed to make it through the exams.
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Advanced Manufacturing Podcast: Interview on Apprenticeships with Hermle Machine Company
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Manuel Merkt, Executive Vice President of Operations at Hermle Machine Company (Franklin, WI), is working with GACC Midwest to establish ICATT in Wisconsin.
In the Advanced Manufacturing podcast, Manuel, a former apprentice himself, explains why apprenticeships are important to him and Hermle Machine Company. He speaks to the investment and benefits as well as the process of how to get started.
This insightful podcast gives a great overview of why apprentices are crucial for the future of manufacturing in the US.
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35 "GADgET Girls" visit Principal Manufacturing Corporation
On July 19th, 35 girls between the ages of 12 and 16 visited ICATT company Principal Manufacturing to experience real world manufacturing. This was just one excursion of the 2-week summer program known as Camp GADgET (Girls Adventuring in Design, Engineering & Technology). Antigone Sharris, Coordinator Engineering Technology at Triton College, organizes the Program every year to increase awareness of careers in manufacturing to young girls and their families. She says that "every year we receive more interest from more and more girls. Former participants want to come back and show their friends." Julie Snyer, HR Manager at Principal Manufacturing Company, added: "Everyone is complaining about the 'Skills Gap', but not everyone is willing to work on it. We love to support this program, because those girls are the future of our company and our entire industry."
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Field Trip to Grenzebach Corporation in Newnan, GA
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19 business and educational leaders visited Georgia’s Manufacturer of the Year, Grenzebach Corporation in Newnan. They learned from Martin Pleyer, CFO at Grenzebach, and Irene Munn, Legal Counsel from Lt. Governor Casey Cagles office in Atlanta, how the GA CATT Program started and has developed since its inception. GA CATT is an industry-led consortium with 20 employers in Newnan, Rockdale and Griffin.
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September 11-13, 2017
'2017 International Skills Conference' in Atlanta, GA
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The International Skills Conference aims to bring together business champions in Dual Apprenticeship Programs modeled after the German system with business, regional and state leaders who are interested in solutions for employers to grow a globally competitive, highly skilled workforce.
Some of the conference highlights include:
- Evening Reception & Inauguration of the GACC South Skills Committee on September 11
- Overview of the Skills Initiative in the United States
- Exchange with stakeholders of our innovative and industry-led programs
- Field trips to West Georgia Tech College and Grenzebach Corporatio
- Optional: VW plant tour in Chattanooga, TN on September 13
Click here to view the full conference agenda!
Date:
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Event Fee:
$170 for Conference Only
$200 for Conference + Volkswagen Plant Tour
Registration:
Register here!
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