April 2022
Virtual Open House – Business Apprenticeship Program
For the ICATT Apprenticeship Program our parent company, the German American Chamber of Commerce, located in downtown Chicago, is looking for 2 Business Apprentices and KNUTH Machine Tools in Lincolnshire, IL is looking for 1 Business Apprentice to start this Summer! During this two-year learn-and-earn program, companies train apprentices in their core business functions, such as Human Resources, Accounting, Marketing, Sales, and more, and sponsor their aligned college education at Harold Washington College. Apprentices learn about relevant business processes and integrate into the company culture from day one. They…
Find out more »Apprenticeship Dialogues – A Transatlantic Best-Practices Webinar Series
Join us in this free webinar series dedicated to discussions surrounding transatlantic best-practices for your apprenticeship program. Speakers from both sides of the Atlantic will join industry professionals and stakeholders to discuss some of the most-asked questions related to implementing an apprenticeship program.
Find out more »ICATT Virtual Open House with Richard Wolf Medical Instruments, Wieland and ZF
What is college like for an ICATT Apprentice? What is unique about the apprentice experience at each ICATT Network company? These questions and more will be answered as the ICATT Apprenticeship Program and hiring companies Richard Wolf Medical Instruments, Wieland, and ZF open their doors–virtually–to all prospective ICATT Apprentices via webinar. Prospective apprentices will hear from our area network companies who are hiring about their companies and the apprenticeship experience. There will be brief presentations and the chance to speak…
Find out more »Apprenticeship Dialogues – A Transatlantic Best-Practices Webinar Series
Join us in this free webinar series dedicated to discussions surrounding transatlantic best-practices for your apprenticeship program. Speakers from both sides of the Atlantic will join industry professionals and stakeholders to discuss some of the most-asked questions related to fostering successful company-college cooperation.
Find out more »ICATT COMPANIES & HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE
What is college like for an ICATT Apprentice? What is unique about the apprentice experience at each ICATT Network company? These questions and more will be answered as the ICATT Apprenticeship Program and Hennepin Technical College (HFC) open their doors–virtually–to all prospective ICATT Apprentices via webinar. Prospective apprentices will hear from our area network companies who are hiring about their companies and the apprenticeship experience. There will be brief presentations and the chance to speak to a representative from the…
Find out more »Richard J. Daley Virtual Open House
Chicagoland Virtual Richard J. Daley Open House Thursday, April 28, 4.30pm - 5.30pm Prospective apprentices will hear from our area network companies who are hiring about their companies and the apprenticeship experience. There will be brief presentations and the chance to speak to a representative from the following companies: Mauser Packaging Solutions (2 Mechatronics Technician apprentices) Sterling Spring (2 Advanced Manufacturing Technician apprentices) Register here!
Find out more »June 2022
Virtual Apprenticeship Network Trainer Roundtable
Please join us for our upcoming roundtable discussion on June 28, 2022 from 12-1PM CST. Topic: Exams! What was easy/difficult? How did the exams help focus the apprenticeship program? How can ICATT continue to support both apprentices and trainers alike? Share what lessons you might have learned along the way and how they will guide you moving forward. We hope you find the time to join us and we look forward to seeing you soon! ----------------------------------------------------- Join on your computer…
Find out more »September 2022
IMTS Panel 1: The Future of Workforce Development in Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry is ever evolving with supply chain uncertainties and industry 4.0 leading the way. Hear from industry leaders how apprenticeship programs meet these challenges, address the skills gap, and secure a pipeline of highly-skilled talent for their business. Is your company prepared to meet the challenges ahead? Panelists: Frank Fontana - KNUTH Machine Tools USA, Inc. Jason Wasikowski -Mauser Packaging Solutions Kirk Steward - SW North America, Inc. 4th speaker tbc Panel Title: The Future of…
Find out more »IMTS Panel 2: Overcoming Apprenticeship Implementation Challenges
You decided to implement an apprenticeship program. Where and how do you start if everyone is super busy? Hear from training specialists about the challenges they have faced and how they have overcome them. Panelists: Chance Henke - Seyer Industries Inc. Philip Lissmann - Krones Inc. Robert Head – Endress+Hauser Inc. 4th speaker tbc Panel Title: Overcoming Apprenticeship Implementation Challenges Date: 9/16/2022 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Booth: #134068 - East Building, Level 3, Hall D …
Find out more »2022 ICATT Apprentice Graduation at IMTS
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, we will be once again hosting an in-person graduation ceremony for the outgoing ICATT apprentice cohort this year! Our Mechatronics, Advanced Manufacturing, and CNC Technician Graduates will not only receive their Journeyman's Card from the US Department of Labor, but also the internationally recognized Certificate from the DIHK, the German Association of Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Join us to celebrate their achievements! Fell free to reach out to Sascha…
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