Transitions are challenging, but ICATT Apprenticeship Program graduates, like Nick Christensen, see the value in change. The recent graduate and Wisconsin-native shares his experience transitioning from an ICATT Apprentice to a full-time Service Technician at Wisconsin-based Krones Inc. Nick was interviewed by Nora Moran from Krones Inc. Marketing. Q: How would you describe your…
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As the tenth region to join the network, the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area will now be served by the ICATT Apprenticeship Program Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (ICATT), the leading apprenticeship program in the Midwest for high-tech manufacturers and companies with complex technologies or logistics, expands its network to Minnesota, providing an opportunity to…
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As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, the future of the job market remains uncertain. Employment throughout the US hit record highs this year, and while manufacturing employment is also down, many ICATT Network Companies are taking advantage of the slow down to focus on hiring and training. The Summer 2020 cohort of…
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The ICATT Apprenticeship Program’s Train the Trainer Seminar is designed to help trainers plan and instruct more effectively. When companies invest in quality training, it promotes productivity and boosts morale and retention. ICATT Network company Seyer Industries made this investment in one of its trainers, Dave Sweda. As the Talent and Development Manager, Dave works…
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Our popular Train the Trainer courses are available for anyone, anywhere. The course is designed to help trainers plan and conduct training more effectively, providing both theoretical and practical tools to anyone who regularly trains others. The virtual Train the Trainer course allows participation from home or work and includes a combination of live instructor-led…
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Earlier this year, Director of the ICATT Apprenticeship Program, Virginia Rounds, discussed with Medill Reports the benefits of apprenticeship programs such as the ICATT Apprenticeship Program for both companies and apprentices. Now in its sixth year, the ICATT Apprenticeship Program is helping companies answer the question, ‘how can I find the skilled talent I need…
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Our popular Train the Trainer course is now available for anyone, anywhere. The course is designed to help trainers plan and conduct training more effectively, providing both theoretical and practical tools to anyone who regularly trains others. The virtual Train the Trainer course includes a combination of live instructor-led training modules and self-guided training modules,…
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Three months ago, the ICATT and MAT² calendars were full of planned career fairs, high school presentations and company open houses, all designed to recruit applicants for these apprenticeship programs. When these were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the ICATT and MAT² Applicant Outreach teams had to innovate quickly. Many ICATT and MAT² Network…
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Submitting the application is only the first step on the path to an ICATT Apprenticeship. It is important for applicants to know what is expected of them once they start this process. Once your application is received, ICATT has a process to help guide you along the path to become an apprentice. Step 1: Phone…
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In the recent COVID-19 outbreak, several ICATT Network Companies are becoming part of the solution by remaining open and operational as essential businesses, including Chicago Plastic Systems. Chicago Plastic Systems has been manufacturing plastic partitions for over 20 years, and now, this product is more important than ever before. The need for plastic partitions, often…
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