July 14, 2017
AHK USA Skills Update

Profit from our Consortium Approach to Apprenticeships


The perceived entry barrier for SMEs was identified as one of the key limitations at our "Apprenticeships and Manufacturing" panel with the Atlantic Council last week. This the reason why our Apprenticeship Systems follow a consortium approach, joining forces and resources among multiple companies in a region.


We have a constant dialogue with our partnering companies to improve our support in integrating their apprenticeships successfully and holistically. This begins with helping to set up the entire framework, build pipelines, finding right candidates, college cooperation, training trainers and much more. 


As discussed by the panel, further challenges regarding the implementation of apprenticeship systems include:                  

  • Quality Assurance: Scaling of robust apprenticeship programs to a common standard
  • Career Path: Promote apprenticeships as a stepping stone for careers and highlight upward mobility of apprenticeship systems
  • Industry Image: Inviting students and parents to modern manufacturing facilities 

We are excited to continue our work to address those challenges with our network. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with suggestions, or questions.


Kind regards,

Mario Kratsch

Director Skills Initiative

GACC Midwest
International Train the Trainer Certification

If your supervisors are not pedagogically qualified to pass on their skills and knowledge to young talent, how is your apprenticeship program supposed to be succesful?


That is why from June 26 through July 4, three employees from the GACCs undertook an intensive training in Berlin, Germany to learn about international standards of "Train the Trainer" Programs. We are proud to announce that all three sucessfully passed the testing. After sucessfull completion of the program, the GACCs will offer this exclusive and high quality training to cooperating companies to enhance the quality of apprenticeship programs in the US.
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ICATT

Greenlee started in 1862 with the Greenlee brothers’ barrel-making machines, and then woodworking tools. Today Greenlee is the most respected and trusted source for professional grade tools for installing wire and cable.


Inland Die Casting - RCM Industries products meet the various high pressure aluminum die casting, CNC machining and finishing needs of a wide variety of markets.



GA CATT

AMERICAN WOODMARK is a major manufacturer of quality kitchen and bath cabinets for the home. The company embodies the marriage of technology, automation and American craftsmanship.



Hoshizaki America  manufactures and markets a wide range of commercial icemakers, dispensers, refrigerators and related products to customers throughout the western hemisphere.



Norcom, founded in 1978, is a leading US manufacturer and distributor of office- and school-related paper products sold through national retailers in the US and Latin America.



Gerresheimer is a leading global partner to the pharma and healthcare industry. With our specialty glass and plastic products, we contribute to health and well-being.



Nisshinbo's North American operations are dedicated facilities serving OEM transportation manufacturers in the NAFTA market. Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, Inc. NAMI is Nisshinbo's state-of-the-art facility located in Covington, Georgia. 



General Mills markets brands such as Cheerios cereal, Yoplait yogurt, Nature Valley, Pillsburyrefrigerated dough and Betty Crocker baking products.

Join the New GACATT Cluster in the Griffin Region

GACATT is expanding to the Griffin Region (Georgia). The first cohort of Industrial Maintenance Technicians is starting in August 2017. To join our apprenticeship program, please contact Nicole Heimann. 

 
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September 12-13, 2017
"International Skills Conference 2017" in Atlanta, GA

Mark your calendars: Network with key professionals in the global dual apprenticeship sphere, learn from best practices and discuss challenges as well as future opportunities for apprenticeships in the US.