Celebrating
N
ew Apprenticeship Clusters in New Jersey and Texas
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The GACC Skills Initiative achieved some major milestones this summer with expansions to both New Jersey and Texas. Apprenticeship programs run or certified by the GACCs are now available at over 85 companies in 15 states and counting. Read more about the new clusters below.
As the shortage of skilled workers grows, employers are choosing new strategies for their workforce. We examined the decision to “Make or Buy” your workforce in
The Illinois Manufacturer,
a publication that provides manufacturing professionals with insight on relevant issues and legislation.
For even more insight into German-style apprenticeships in the US, join our
Skills Conference
in Atlanta on September 25. And if you'd like to look at how Germany is using apprenticeships to enable smart, connected manufacturing, sign up for our
study trip to Germany
from October 21-25.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
- September 12, 2019: Signing Day at Southwestern Illinois College
- September 12, 2019: ICATT CNC Trainer Roundtable, Chicago region
- September 17, 2019: Train the Trainer, Vernon Hills, IL
- September 25, 2019: International Skills Conference in Atlanta, GA
- September 30 - October 3, 2019: Train the Trainer, Northville, MI
- October 8, 2019: ICATT Recruiting Roundtable, Elgin, IL
- October 14 - October 18, 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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On August 22,
GACC NY
hosted the launch event for its New Jersey apprenticeship program as part of the
Wunderbar Together
initiative. The program supports an initial class of 4 mechatronics apprentices at companies
Arconic
and
Bäumer of America
. Over the course of 3 years, the apprentices will earn their DOL journeyworker credentials, an associates degree from the County College of Morris and a German Apprenticeship Certificate.
The event featured a keynote presentation by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.
Congratulations to the incoming apprentices on the start of an exciting career!
See more photos here.
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Following the success of the program in other cities, GACC South is honored to present
its first class of
Dallas-based apprentices
. On August 13,
three apprentices signed their letters of acceptance
into the program while family members, company leaders, local officials, and mentors cheered them on in this first step towards achieving their professional goals. The signing day was supported by
Wunderbar Together
.
See more photos here.
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The ICATT Apprenticeship Program will kick off its first
roundtable for CNC trainers
on September 12, 2019
from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm at Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove, IL.
Topics will include scheduling of core competencies, how to prepare apprentices for exams, and feedback for colleges.
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Our next Train the Trainer seminars will take place in
September
and
October
2019.
These workshops give trainers the practical skills they need to pass on their knowledge to apprentices in the most effective way possible. The sessions are open to all
company mentors and any individual who is interested in learning the methods of training.
To attend the seminar, register
here
. If you have questions, please contact
Geneva Scurek.
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On
September 25
, discover how German-style apprenticeships help build a loyal, globally competitive workforce while giving American students an alternative to skyrocketing tuition rates. The
International Skills Conference
at the
W Hotel Midtown
in Atlanta, GA, will gather leaders from German-American business, education, and government for a full day of presentations, panels, and roundtable discussions.
For more information, please contact GACC South President
Stefanie Ziska
.
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All ICATT Network Companies and educators are invited to our
Recruiting Roundtable
on 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.
Space is limited! Register
here
.
For more information, please contact
Ian Duncan
.
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Meet transatlantic leaders and innovators in the fields of Industry 4.0 and workforce training with our
study trip to Germany
from October 21-25.
The trip
will feature company visits at manufacturing plants, meetings with industry associations, and peer-to-peer exchange on
Industry 4.0 and apprenticeships from diverse German-American perspectives.
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Georgia Senator Matt Brass, GACC South, the Technical College System of Georgia, and the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership welcomed 17 new apprentices to the
GA CATT Apprenticeship Program
in August at the Georgia State capitol.
In the Midwest,
the
ICATT Apprenticeship Program
held a series of Signing Days in August to celebrate the inauguration of its fall 2019 cohort. GACC Midwest members, college faculty, and company representatives gathered to welcome new apprentices and to connect with one another.
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On
August 8
, eight graduates received conditional job offers from Volkswagen Chattanooga as well as a Volkswagen Academy diploma and A.A.S degree from Chattanooga State Community College.
Congratulations, graduates!
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On September 5, the
ICATT Apprenticeship Program
's
second cohort graduated in Chicago, IL. The ceremony, held on the 57th floor of the Chase Tower overlooking Chicago and Lake Michigan, commemorated the achievements of seven apprentices who completed the program with an associate's degree and a two-year job guarantee.
Congratulations and best of luck for the future, graduates!
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Spotlights: The People Behind the Apprenticeships
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Christina Schubert (center) had already been pursuing courses in manufacturing at
Triton College
when she first discovered the
ICATT Apprenticeship Program
and knew it was the right fit for her. Christina started work with
BBS Automation
this summer and will continue pursuing her degree in Engineering Technology at Triton College this semester. Congratulations, Christina!
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Director, Skills Initiative:
located in our Atlanta, GA office,
the Director, Skills Initiative will primarily
be
responsible for developing strategic partnerships and building relationships with network companies as well as German and American government authorities.
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Meet Lee Wickham, the newest addition to the
GACC Midwest Skills Initiative Team
.
Lee will be focusing on exam development as well as applicant and company outreach. Before joining GACC Midwest, Lee received a
Fulbright English teaching assistantship and
spent two years working at a vocational school in Hamburg, where he saw the benefits of Germany's dual education system firsthand. Lee earned his Bachelor's in German and Political Science from Kenyon College.
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GACC South is pleased to introduce our new Skills Initiative Consultant,
Kevin Lister
.
Kevin is from Pittsburgh, PA, and studied German language and culture at Georgia State University. After participating in an apprenticeship program in Munich, Kevin says, “I knew I wanted to work with Germany for the rest of my career.” Kevin is excited to contribute to events like our recent
GA CATT Skills Signing Ceremony
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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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