September 2020
Future Institute Virtual Info Session – ICATT Apprenticeship Program
This session is for Future Institute High School seniors to learn more about the ICATT Apprenticeship Program and advanced manufacturing. Teachers, parents, prospective applicants and everyone else are invited to join. Applicant Outreach Coordinator Lee Wickham will cover the program details and how to apply. This session will provide an overview of the program and answer any questions you may have as you consider this program. As an ICATT Apprentice, you will: Earn an associate degree, paid for in-full by your…
Find out more »October 2020
Scot Forge Mfg. Day Breakfast
Scot Forge is hosting a virtual MFG Day event where students can learn about our culture, industries we serve and the products we make as well as learn more about opportunities for them here at Scot Forge! We invite you and your students to attend our event on Friday, October 2nd, 2020 at 9:00am-10:00am. The agenda is: Learn About Scot Forge Explore the High School Student Learner Program Hear Justin Klages’ story of how he started as a Student…
Find out more »November 2020
Future Institute Virtual Info Session – ICATT Apprenticeship Program
This session is for Future Institute High School seniors to program details about the ICATT Apprenticeship Program. Teachers, parents, prospective applicants and everyone else are invited to join. Applicant Outreach Coordinator Lee Wickham will cover the program details, details of an apprenticeship, the financial model, the commitment, the benefits, and how to apply. This session will provide an overview of the program and answer any questions you may have as you consider this program. Register here!
Find out more »Elgin Community College’s Apprentice Week Celebration
This is no boring webinar; get answers to the most important employer concerns. Join us for - The unveiling of the winning video(s) from ECCs ICATT apprentice video contest - A conversation with employer professionals in the know regarding apprenticeship: Costs – skills gap, upfront, and effect on production ROI Apprentice Retention Funding Resources
Find out more »December 2020
Virtual Parent Information Session
To learn more about the ICATT Apprenticeship Program, tune into this free webinar! The session is especially geared toward parents to answer their questions about the program. Everyone is invited to attend. Applicant Outreach Manager Evelyn Seiler will cover an overview of advanced manufacturing, what makes this a great field for young people to enter now, the program details, how to apply, and answer questions from the audience. To attend, register here!
Find out more »February 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…
Find out more »Lake County Tech (IL) – ICATT Virtual Info Session
This session is for Lake County Tech students to share career opportunities with the ICATT Apprenticeship Program. We will cover an overview of the program, the structure, and the benefits, followed by a Q&A session. Feel free to reach out if you want to schedule a virtual presentation with us!
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 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…
Find out more »March 2021
She Makes: Women in Advanced Manufacturing
Hear about women's experiences in advanced manufacturing and building successful careers at this virtual event on March 9 from 2-3pm CT. Featured guest Bonita Richter, author of Women Who Make, and current ICATT and MAT2 Apprentices will share their insights into being makers. Register here!
Find out more »Oakton College/ICATT Virtual 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 Oakton College 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 Wieland Metals and…
Find out more »HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE/ICATT VIRTUAL 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 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 Buhler Inc.…
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 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,…
Find out more »April 2021
SWIC/ICATT VIRTUAL 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 Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) 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 Seyer…
Find out more »Elgin Community College Apprenticeship Fair
Are you interested in earning money while learning? Do you enjoy working in a hands-on environment? Would you like to graduate college with little to no debt? Then, the apprenticeship program is for you. Join ECC during this free virtual event hosted on Zoom to learn more and interview with employers who are hiring apprentices. ECC Apprenticeship Fair Thursday, April 8 12 to 2 p.m. A free event open to the public. Register today! Come ready to learn more and find your…
Find out more »ICATT/Elgin Community College Virtual 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 Elgin Community College (ECC) 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 College/ICATT Virtual 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 Richard J. Daley College 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 Mauser…
Find out more »May 2021
ICATT Virtual Info Session – Industrial Electronics Technician
To learn more about the ICATT Apprenticeship Program in general and especially the Industrial Electronics Technician program that we’re offering in your area, tune into this virtual info session! 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. Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon, IL, joined the ICATT Apprenticeship Program, and they have multiple positions as Industrial Electronics Technician apprentices to fill this summer!…
Find out more »June 2021
ICATT Virtual Info Session – Industrial Electronics Technician
An Industrial Electronics Technician is programming a production robot for a new task 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. Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon, IL, joined the ICATT Apprenticeship Program, and they have multiple positions as Industrial Electronics Technician apprentices to fill this summer! As an ICATT Apprentice, you will: Earn an associate degree, paid for in full by your…
Find out more »July 2021
Jumpstart your Apprenticeships with Transatlantic Best Practices
Jumpstart your Apprenticeships with Transatlantic Best Practices Save time and avoid common pitfalls for your apprenticeship program, by engaging with experts and peers from Germany’s renowned apprenticeship model. Go right to the source and learn from an apprenticeship model that’s been replicated in more than 35 countries. Invest just a few hours per day instead of the full week that an overseas trip would take. Program hours are 8:30 - 11:30 am CT, Mon-Fri. Download the full Agenda. Register now…
Find out more »March 2022
Woman Up!
To celebrate International Women’s Day, ICATT and MAT2 are hosting WOMAN UP! – a panel discussion of current female apprentices and a panel of network company SHE-EOs on March 8 at 4:30pm. Register here for the event to hear why advanced manufacturing is a great field for women!
Find out more »ICATT Companies & Elgin Community 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 Elgin Community College (ECC) 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 »April 2022
ICATT COMPANIES & OAKTON 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 Oakton Community College 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 following…
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 advertising an apprenticeship program.
Find out more »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 »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 »October 2022
Train the Trainer course October 24 – November 17 2022
Our virtual Train the Trainer courses are designed to help trainers plan and conduct training more effectively for success in apprenticeships and other training environments. From participant Tony Rubino, Apprentice Coordinator and Training Academy Supervisor, GF Machining Solutions: “The instructors were professional and made the entire class fun and relevant!” The live sessions are every Monday and Thursday from 2-4 pm CST for 4 weeks (Oct 24 to Nov 17, 2022). Learn more about the virtual format. Register here!
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