As we move into August, we're celebrating the start of new apprenticeship cohorts, as well as the successful completion of others.
We are celebrating new cohorts with signing days across the ICATT region. Please see below for information on how to join us!
- August 2019: ICATT signing days at colleges; semester begins
- August 12-14, 2019: Mechatronics Exams in Ohio
- August 13-16, 2019: Train the Trainer in McHenry, IL (sold out)
- August 21-22, 2019: Workshop: High-Tech Apprenticeships for an Industry 4.0 World
- September 5, 2019: Graduation of second ICATT cohort
- September 25, 2019: International Skills Conference in Atlanta, GA
- September 30 - October 3, 2019: Train the Trainer in Northville, MI (6 spaces available)
- October 14 - October 19, 2019: Train the Trainer in Atlanta, GA
- Fall 2019: Recruiting for the next cohort begins
Kind regards,
Director, Skills Initiative & Apprenticeship Programs
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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.
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Join us at our remaining Signing Days for the inauguration of
our fall 2019 cohort:
- August 1, 2019: Parkland College, Champaign, IL
- August 6, 2019: Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee, WI
- August 7, 2019: McHenry College, Crystal Lake, IL
- August 9, 2019: Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, IL
- August 12, 2019: Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL
- August 13, 2019: Harper College, Palatine, IL
- August 14, 2019: Triton College, River Grove, IL
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Industry 4.0 and the skills gap are transforming the way the manufacturing world operates. Our workshop at
Automation Alley
in Troy, MI will explore how apprenticeships can serve as an answer to the complex problems companies face.
The workshop will focus on interactive discussions and development of best-practice recommendations, followed by optional site visits on August 22.
Our featured speakers are:
- Roland Biebl - ZF
- Andreas Brockmann - Festo Didactic
- Dr. Patricia Chatman - Henry Ford College
- Jan Künzel - BBS Neustadt Technical School
- Peter Loetzner - EMAG LLC
- Pavan Muzumdar - Automation Alley
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Recent
Maine West High School
graduate Konrad Ryk is this year’s CNC apprentice for
Herrmann Ultrasonics
. After taking CTE classes in high school and attending ICATT Open Houses, Konrad decided that a job in manufacturing would be the best move for his future. Konrad began his apprenticeship at
Herrmann Ultrasonics
in June 2019 and is off to a flying start. Check out
the
video
of Konrad at the Maine West Signing Day.
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Kaskaskia College
is a junior college dedicated to providing higher education for the community of south central Illinois. Starting out as Centralia Township Junior College in 1940, Kaskaskia College was established in the 1960s. Now, the college offers over 50 degrees and 100 certificates, serving more than 7,500 students every year. We look forward to collaborating with KC!
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A
new
tax credit
will be available to Illinois employers who offer apprenticeship programs. The tax credit provision was an initiative of the
IMA Education Foundation
and will take effect for tax years starting January 1, 2020. It will be available to Illinois employers who hire an Illinois resident 16 years of age or
o
lder at the end of the school year when the credit is
to be
used.
The individual
must be
a full-time apprentice enrolled in
an
apprenticeship program at a community college that is registered
with
the
US Department of Labor
, such as the
ICATT Apprenticeship Program
.
Employers interested in learning more should contact their ICATT representative or
J
im Nelson
,
Vice President Education & Workforce Policy for the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association.
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Meet
Sascha Kuhn
, the newest addition to our
GACC Midwest Skills Initiative Team.
As Deputy Director, Skills Initiative & Apprenticeship Programs, Sascha will focus on ICATT operations, German-American relationships, and developing new apprenticeship profiles. Sascha was previously the
Head of the Dual Vocational Training Department at the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce & Industry
. After completing his Industrial Mechanic apprenticeship at ZF Automotive GmbH, Sascha earned his
Bachelor of Metal Production Technologies & Operations and his Train the Trainer certification.
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Join us on August 7, when Georgia State Senator Matt Brass and
GACC South
will welcome the new class of
GA CATT
apprentices! The
signing ceremony
marks the fourth year of incoming apprentices, while the first participants from 2016 are preparing to graduate from the program with their certifications.
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Join us for the third
International Skills Conference
on September 25, 2019
at
the W Hotel in Midtown
Atlanta
. The German-American business community, along with regional and state leaders, will come together to discuss ways to grow a globally competitive, highly skilled workforce in their markets as well as upcoming pilot projects for the southeast region.
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The
MAT² Apprenticeship Program's
fourth class graduated on July 26 in Lansing, MI. 23 apprentices from four community colleges and 16 companies each received an associate degree, a certificate in mechatronics, and a two-year job guarantee. Congratulations graduates!
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GACC South
's senior technical trainers conducted pre-exams for the
GA CATT Program
throughout last month. Through this process, trainers can find gaps in the apprentices' training while also giving those apprentices the chance to prepare for exam day.
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Company Account Manager, Apprenticeship Programs
;
located in our Chicago, IL office,
the account manager
will be primarily responsible for advising companies on the apprenticeship programs managed by GACC Midwest, determining suitability, and increasing the number of company participants.
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Contact us for more information
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Virginia Rounds
GACC Midwest
Director, Skills Initiative
321 N Clark St, Suite 1425
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 494-2163
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Nicole Heimann
GACC South
Director, Skills Initiative
1170 Howell Mill Rd, Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 586-6829
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Matthew Allen
GACC New York
Director, Careers & Education
80 Pine St, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10005
(212) 974-8856
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