Next-Level Apprenticeships: Transatlantic Exchange on Training Programs
More and more US companies are recognizing the potential apprenticeships offer to create the employee pipeline that they need: one with industry-relevant skills and company-specific knowledge. The German apprenticeship training system is regarded as one of Germany's most successful exports and a recipe for success in a globalized world, and US companies can build on this knowledge to successfully implement their own apprenticeship programs. Next Level Apprenticeships: Transatlantic Exchange on Training Programs focuses on building German-American partnerships via peer-to-peer exchange.
Apprenticeships as a Solution to the Skills Gap
One of the biggest challenges facing manufacturers in the US is the search for qualified workers. 85% of German companies in the US state that they experience difficulties in attracting skilled talent and recruit skilled employees. This is a challenge not only German companies in the US are facing and the reason why there is an increased interest in the German education system in the US.
This initiative focuses on German-American exchange of best practices in a variety of technical and business related training programs, aiming to build a strong foundation of career training collaboration between the two countries.
This involves facilitation of peer-to-peer exchanges between experts from Germany and the US who are already involved with apprenticeship training in order to solidify the presence of German-style apprenticeship programs in the US for the future.
GACC Midwest has developed virtual workshops series on different training programs, as well as delegation trips to Germany, to encourage in-depth discussions on best-practices and solutions for the success of apprenticeship programs between trainers, educators, policy makers, exam board members, and more.
Upcoming Programs
April 24, 2024: Train and Retain: Empowering Your Apprentice Graduates Through Upskilling for Lasting Success
April 24, 2024, 8:30 – 10am CT
Two of the biggest advantages of apprenticeship programs are the staggering increase in employee retention and their potential to create an agile workforce by providing learning and development opportunities. Join us on April 24, and find out how you can reap the full benefits of the CNC Machining Professional and Advanced Manufacturing Professional Program, by providing your apprentices with a career trajectory at your company.
Speakers: Nathan Sewell, Apprentice Trainer, Seyer Industries.
May 15, 2024: Precision Pathways: A Deep Dive Into the Occupational Programs CNC Machining Professional and Advanced Manufacturing Technician in a Changing Manufacturing World
May 15, 2024, 8:30 – 10am CT
What is the value a CNC Machining Professional or Advanced Manufacturing Technician apprentice can bring to your company long-term? We asked industry professionals to elaborate on the contingencies of two of our most popular occupational programs in their respective manufacturing environments. Sign up for our virtual webinar on May 08!
Speakers:
Jeff Huetson, Corporate Trainer, Graepel North America
Dalibor Maksimovic, Manufacturing Training & Development Manager, LMT Onsrud LP
May 29, 2024: German Apprenticeship System & Study Trip Info
May 29, 2024, 8:30 – 10am CT
Register for our upcoming info session to learn more about the German Apprenticeship System with regard to technical training programs and learn more about our Study Trip Agenda for December 7-14.
Save the date: Dec 7-14, 2024 Study Trip
Save the date for our upcoming Study Trip, Dec. 7-14, 2024! Register for more information and be first to know once the registration opens!