April 2020
Virtual Info Session – ICATT Apprenticeship Program
To learn more about the ICATT Apprenticeship Program, tune into this free webinar! Teachers, parents, and prospective applicants are invited to join. Applicant Outreach Coordinator Lee Wickham will cover the program details, how to apply, and answer questions from the audience. We will be holding virtual info sessions like this on a weekly basis until we can safely meet you in person again. If you can't make this one, look ahead to see if you can attend in the future!…
Find out more »May 2020
Virtual Open House – ICATT Apprenticeship Program at Elgin Community College
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 ECC open their doors--virtually--to all prospective ICATT Apprentices via webinar. It is also a chance to hear directly from our network companies who are hiring and facilitate contact with prospective apprentices. There will be brief presentations on the topics below and plenty of time for questions from…
Find out more »Virtual Interview Workshop for Apprentice Applicants
Virtual job interviews are the new normal, so prospective apprentices now need to prepare a bit differently in order to make a strong first impression. The ICATT and MAT2 Apprenticeship Programs will be providing applicants with tips on this subject so they can put their best foot forward when they meet potential employers virtually. It is intended for program applicants, but all are welcome to join. Register here!
Find out more »Virtual Open House – ICATT Apprenticeship Program at Hennepin Technical College
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 open their doors--virtually--to all prospective ICATT Apprentices via webinar. It is also a chance to hear directly from our network companies who are hiring and facilitate contact between them and qualified apprentice candidates. There will be brief presentations on the topics below and plenty…
Find out more »June 2020
Virtual Open House – ICATT Apprenticeship Program at Richard J. Daley College
We are very excited to kick off our first ICATT Apprentice cohort at Richard J. Daley College! 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 Richard J. Daley College open their doors--virtually--to all prospective ICATT Apprentices via webinar. It is also a chance to hear directly from our network companies who are hiring and facilitate…
Find out more »Virtual Info Session – Fabrication and Welding Technician
The welding industry will face a shortage of about 400,000 welders by 2024, according to the American Welding Society, and many companies are realizing they need to train their own skilled fabricators and welders. The ICATT Apprenticeship Program is exploring this opportunity with a “Fabrication and Welding Technician” apprenticeship. Join our webinar and learn how this apprenticeship can help to close the skills gap in your company. In addition to an overview of the ICATT apprenticeship program, Richland College will present their welding curriculum and Mason Manufacturing will…
Find out more »September 2020
Virtual Info Session – ICATT Apprenticeship Program
To learn more about the ICATT Apprenticeship Program, tune into this free webinar! Teachers, parents, prospective applicants and everyone else are invited to join. Applicant Outreach Coordinator Lee Wickham will cover the program details, how to apply, and answer questions from the audience. We will be holding virtual info sessions like this on a regular basis until we can safely meet you in person again. As an ICATT Apprentice, you will: Earn an Associate Degree, paid for in-full by your employer…
Find out more »Virtual Open House – ICATT Apprenticeship Program at Oakton College
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 Oakton College open their doors--virtually--to all prospective ICATT Apprentices via webinar. It is also a chance to hear directly from our network companies who are hiring and facilitate contact with prospective apprentices. There will be brief presentations on the topics below and plenty of time for questions…
Find out more »October 2020
Virtual Info Session – ICATT Apprenticeship Program
To learn more about the ICATT Apprenticeship Program, tune into this free webinar! Teachers, parents, prospective applicants and everyone else are invited to join. Applicant Outreach Coordinator Lee Wickham will cover the program details, how to apply, and answer questions from the audience. We will be holding virtual info sessions like this on a regular basis until we can safely meet you in person again. As an ICATT Apprentice, you will: Earn an Associate Degree, paid for in-full by your employer…
Find out more »Panel Discussion: Apprenticeships as a Workforce Development Tool
A panel discussion on apprenticeships as a reliable workforce development tool. Featuring industry insights from the Illinois Manufacturers Association and personal experiences from four manufacturing companies. Our Panelists Jim Nelson, Vice President of Education and Workforce Policy with the Illinois Manufacturer Association Tony Velotta, Organizational Development Leader at Scot Forge Verena Walther, Senior HR-Generalist at Buhler INC. Chris Hunt, Technical Trainer at Brose North America and Jason Wasikowski, Training Manager at Mauser Packaging will share the reasons of starting an…
Find out more »ICATT Employability Skills Workshop – Resumes Part 1 and Part 2
The first installment of our series of workshops on employability skills. This brief session will cover writing resumes and is designed to help ICATT Apprentice Candidates and boost their chances of getting hired. There are two parts to the workshop, part 1 discusses what is a resume and why you need one, and part 2 gives you guidelines to create you create your resume. We will share these video workshops publicly after the event. Register here!
Find out more »Virtual Open House – ICATT Apprenticeship Program at Elgin Community College
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 Elgin Community College open their doors--virtually--to all prospective ICATT Apprentices via webinar. It is also a chance to hear directly from our network companies who are hiring and facilitate contact between them and qualified apprentice candidates. There will be brief presentations on the topics below and plenty…
Find out more »Virtual Open House – Wittenstein and the ICATT Apprenticeship Program
Get to know Wittenstein (Bartlett, IL) and take this opportunity to hear directly from Mark Trotter, Human Resource Director. They are seeking one CNC apprentice to join them in Summer of 2021 and looking to interview candidates ASAP. Attend this webinar to learn more about this opportunity and how to become a candidate.. Your questions will be answered about Wittenstein and the ICATT Apprenticeship Program -- virtually. If you’re just curious about what a CNC apprenticeship looks like, you won't…
Find out more »Virtual Info Session – ICATT Apprenticeship Program
To learn more about the ICATT Apprenticeship Program, tune into this free webinar! Teachers, parents, prospective applicants and everyone else are invited to join. Applicant Outreach Coordinator Lee Wickham will cover the program details, how to apply, and answer questions from the audience. We will be holding virtual info sessions like this on a regular basis until we can safely meet you in person again. As an ICATT Apprentice, you will: Earn an Associate Degree, paid for in-full by your employer…
Find out more »November 2020
Virtual Open House – ICATT Apprenticeship Program at McHenry County College
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 McHenry County College open their doors--virtually--to all prospective ICATT Apprentices via webinar. It is also a chance to hear directly from our network companies who are hiring and facilitate contact between them and qualified apprentice candidates. There will be brief presentations on the topics below and plenty…
Find out more »German American Apprenticeship Conference and Award 2020
On Thursday, November 12, 8am-2pm CST/9am-3pm EST, hear from top-performing companies involved in German-style apprenticeships in the United States in interactive discussions of best practices and recommendations in a virtual setting. Learn more about this event and register here!
Find out more »Virtual Info Session – ICATT Apprenticeship Program
To learn more about the ICATT Apprenticeship Program, tune into this free webinar! Teachers, parents, prospective applicants and everyone else are invited to join. Applicant Outreach Coordinator Lee Wickham will cover the program details, how to apply, and answer questions from the audience. We will be holding virtual info sessions like this on a regular basis until we can safely meet you in person again. As an ICATT Apprentice, you will: Earn an Associate Degree, paid for in-full by your employer…
Find out more »December 2020
Virtual Open House – Wittenstein ICATT Apprenticeship Program
Get to know Wittenstein (Bartlett, IL) and take this opportunity to hear directly from Mark Trotter, Human Resource Director. They are seeking one CNC apprentice to join them in Summer of 2021 and looking to interview candidates ASAP. Attend this webinar to learn more about this opportunity and how to become a candidate.. Your questions will be answered about Wittenstein and the ICATT Apprenticeship Program -- virtually. If you’re just curious about what a CNC apprenticeship looks like, you won't…
Find out more »Virtual Info Session – ICATT Apprenticeship Program
To learn more about the ICATT Apprenticeship Program, tune into this free webinar! Teachers, parents, prospective applicants and everyone else are invited to join. We will cover the program details, how to apply, and answer questions from the audience. As an ICATT Apprentice, you will: Earn an Associate Degree, paid for in-full by your employer Receive on-the-job training, while earning a wage along the way Secure a guaranteed full-time job upon completion of the training program To attend,…
Find out more »ICATT and MAT² Employability Skills Workshop
Employability Skills are a vital part of preparing for any career and are often overlooked. This virtual session includes an overview of what Employability Skills are and then covers the specific skill topics of Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, and Critical Thinking. These sessions are meant to create an awareness of the expectations in the workplace for behaviors and interactions. Register here!
Find out more »January 2021
Virtual Info Session – ICATT Apprenticeship Program
To learn more about the ICATT Apprenticeship Program, tune into this free webinar! Teachers, parents, prospective applicants, and everyone else is invited to join. We will cover the program details, how to apply, and answer questions from the audience. As an ICATT Apprentice, you will: Earn an Associate Degree, paid for in full by your employer Receive on-the-job training, while earning a wage along the way Secure a guaranteed full-time job upon completion of the training program To attend,…
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