We are excited to launch t hi s monthly newsletter for MAT ² Network Companies and Colleges. You will find the latest in news, upcoming events, and more helpful info for your company in this mailing . Watch your inboxes at the end of each month to stay up-to-date on what’s happening with the MAT² Apprenticeship Program. 

Join this bi-monthly call from 12:00 - 1:00 EDT to discuss the current state of affairs, hear what’s happening at our Network Colleges, and bring your ideas and experiences to this lively discussion.

June’s Question of the Month:

What is your approach to teaching apprentices soft skills at work?

Invitations have been sent via Outlook; p lease contact Darlene Bidwell   for more information or to request an invitation.

June 17, 10:00 - 12:00 EDT: Apprenticeship Overview

Learn college procedures and communication tips, explore Department of Labor registration options, discuss generational differences in communication, and get expert advice on how to navigate the PAL exam. Register here.

June 24: 10:00 - 11:30 EDT: Developing Training Plans

Sophie Stepke of ZF North America will discuss how to develop your training plan to align with college curricula. Register here.

Please contact Bernadette Duncan  for more information.

Educators, parents, and friends: Do you want to inform someone about the opportunities of MAT²  apprenticeship?

Click here to view the MAT² Apprenticeship Program Virtual Presentation.

Please contact Bernadette Duncan  for more information.

We recently featured MAT² Network Company Eaton in a MA T ² blog post and social media.

Has one of your employees been able to retool your plant or used their unique skills to help the public during this pandemic? Or have you found a noteworthy way to keep your employees safe to restart production? We would love to share your story through social media. 

 Get in touch now!

In 2019, the MAT ² Strategic Steering Committee (SSC) commissioned a benchmarking survey of the MAT ² Mechatronics curriculum.

GACC Midwest determined that MAT ² had significantly more credit hours (~80) than most programs (~64). To prevent fee increases, the SSC approved a program to streamline the curriculum and reduce credit hours while maintaining our excellent training quality.

MAT² employers in Southeast Michigan are asked to take an online survey to evaluate the relative importance of current courses to the development of apprentices at their company.

Watch your email next week for the survey link, and feel free to contact Darlene Bidwell or Chris Hunt , Chair of the Mechatronics Program Steering Committee, with questions.

Baker College's updated curriculum was approved by the SSC on May 21, 2020 and will go into effect for the upcoming 2020-2023 cohort.

For questions, please contact Mark Lagerwey .