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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As the current global pandemic continues, essential businesses are remaining operational to support ongoing efforts and meet the demand for medical supplies. ICATT Network Company Herrmann Ultrasonics is one of those businesses. Herrmann Ultrasonics produces machines and tooling that make medical parts including fluid containers, bandaging materials and masks, as well as seal food and…
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Amidst the current global pandemic, essential businesses across the country are remaining open and operational to support front-line workers keeping us healthy, including ICATT Network company, WITTENSTEIN. WITTENSTEIN develops customized products, systems and solutions for electromechanical drive technology. As the company remains operational, they are prioritizing requests from medical manufacturers and other critical-need operations in…
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In September 2019, Kevork Bardak graduated from the ICATT Apprenticeship Program after completing his training and education with Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corporation. Kevork is now working as a Maintenance Technician and Assistant Trainer at the company, helping guide a new cohort of apprentices through the program. Richard Wolf, which is a leading manufacturer of…
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Recently, the ICATT Apprenticeship Program celebrated alongside network company Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corporation as the company received the 2019 German American Chambers of Commerce (GACC) Apprenticeship Award. The award honors companies investing in career pathways for future generations and the winner was announced during National Apprenticeship Week.
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2019 has been a year of tremendous growth for the ICATT Apprenticeship Program. As we get ready to welcome the new year, let’s take a closer look at some of ICATT’s most exciting moments from 2019.
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By 2030, an estimated 2.4 million jobs in advanced manufacturing will need to be filled in the U.S. Learn about the advantages of companies using a collaborative approach to offer apprenticeships in a network.
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The cost of higher education has increased exponentially in recent decades, and student loan debt has soared to more than $1.6 trillion. Learn what ICATT apprentices and their families think about the debt-free associate degree that’s earned through an ICATT apprenticeship.
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