Pathways to Prosperity Network 10 – 29 – 2015 Walter Siegenthaler, Max Daetwyler Corp.
What is Apprenticeship 2000? ■ Apprenticeship 2000 is a partnership of several manufacturing companies in the Charlotte, NC area ■ Founded in 1995 ■ 136 Apprentices graduated ■ 54 Apprentices currently in program ■ 2 Other programs in North Carolina modeled according to Apprenticeship 2000 in their third year ■ Kickoff for 2 more programs next week • 2 www.apprenticeship2000.com
What is Apprenticeship 2000? North group Supporting Organizations: Associate Members: South group • 3 www.apprenticeship2000.com
What is Apprenticeship 2000? ■ Dual Training - Academics at College / hands on at company Ø 6400 hours of on the job learning manufacturing skills Ø 1600 hours of education at Community College ■ Journeyman Certificate by the NC Department of Commerce ■ AAS Degree in Mechatronics from Central Piedmont CC ■ Earning while learning ■ Guaranteed employment after graduation • 4 www.apprenticeship2000.com
Challenges ■ Many Career Counselors, Teachers and Parents think: Ø Manufacturing is Dirty, Dark and Dangerous (3 D) Ø Apprenticeships are for students who are not smart enough to go to College Ø An Apprenticeships is a dead-end ■ Finding the right candidates for the Apprenticeship Program takes a lot of effort. • 5 www.apprenticeship2000.com
Selection time-line October - December ■ Career Counselor Luncheon ■ Recruiting at local High Schools (Junior Classes) ■ Open house(s) in December February - March ■ Orientation (performance and CPCC placement tests) June - July ■ Internship/Pre-Apprenticeship (performance and CPCC grades) August ■ Apprenticeship begins (receive monthly evaluations) Oct Nov Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Dec • 6 www.apprenticeship2000.com
Selection requirements ■ For High school min GPA 2.8 ■ For home school CPCC placement test ■ Algebra 1 and at least another math class, such as: Algebra 2, Statistics, Calculus, Geometry ■ Good attendance (No more than 5 absences per year) ■ Recommended courses Ø Physics Ø Drafting Ø Computer application Courses Ø Any Related Hands-On Courses (Automotive, Electronics, HVAC) 7 www.apprenticeship2000.com
The Apprenticeship ■ First Year: Ø ½ Day High School Ø ½ Day hands-on training at company ■ Second trough Fourth Year: Ø 1 Day/Week Community College (paid) Ø 4 Days/Week hands-on training at company ■ Apprentices are paid for work hours as well as school hours ■ Company pays tuition at Community College ■ Guaranteed Job upon Graduation • 8 www.apprenticeship2000.com
Current trades ■ CNC Machinist ■ Welding Fabricator ■ Machinist ■ Tool & Die Maker ■ Machine Technician ■ Mold/Plastics Technician ■ Mechatronics Electrician ■ Mechatronics Technician • 9 www.apprenticeship2000.com
Why a Partnership? ■ Creates class size large enough for CPCC to adapt curriculum and schedule ■ Allows small companies to participate in a structured apprenticeship program ■ Recruiting as Apprenticeship 2000, not “just” a small company ■ Spreads workload for administration ■ Share resources between partner companies ■ Large Signing and Graduation Ceremony • 10 www.apprenticeship2000.com
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