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Pathways to Prosperity Network 10 – 29 – 2015 Walter Siegenthaler, Max Daetwyler Corp.
www.apprenticeship2000.com
What is Apprenticeship 2000?
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Pathways to Prosperity Network 10 29 2015 Walter Siegenthaler, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Pathways to Prosperity Network 10 29 2015 Walter Siegenthaler, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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
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What is Apprenticeship 2000?
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Associate Members: Supporting Organizations:
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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
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Challenges
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■ 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.
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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)
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Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep
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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)
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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
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Current trades
■ CNC Machinist ■ Welding Fabricator ■ Machinist ■ Tool & Die Maker ■ Machine Technician ■ Mold/Plastics Technician ■ Mechatronics Electrician ■ Mechatronics Technician
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Why a Partnership?
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■ 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
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