German-US Apprenticeship Exchange: Best Practices and Implementation

Event Details

• Event Start: 4/15/2026 · 9:00 AM CT
• Event End: 4/15/2026 · 10:30 AM CT 
• Location: Virtual 
• Language: English 
• Cost: Free 
  
   

What does a successful transatlantic apprentice exchange actually look like in practice? Find out from the people who built one.
Join Karolin Seeberger from BS19, a vocational school in Hamburg, as she shares the story behind their exciting new partnership with Daley College in Chicago. Last April, they made history by sending their first five Mechatronics apprentices to Chicago for a three-week exchange - a milestone that marks the beginning of a promising transatlantic collaboration. Through this real-world case study, you'll walk away with actionable strategies for organizing and executing student exchanges, effective solutions for navigating cross-cultural challenges, and proven techniques for engaging both apprentices and employer partners.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen an existing program, this workshop offers concrete, field-tested insights from both sides of the Atlantic.

Key Takeaways: 

1. Real case study: BS19 Hamburg and Daley College Chicago apprenticeship exchange 
2. First pilot: 5 Mechatronics apprentices completed a 3-week exchange in Chicago 
3. Practical strategies for organizing transatlantic apprentice exchanges 
4. Insights on navigating cross-cultural training environments 
5. Tips for engaging apprentices, schools, and employer partners