In this episode, we bring the employer perspective to the key points below

How you got involved in this program?

What is the connection to Advanced Manufacturing Industry?

What are your needs and why is an Advanced Manufacturing apprentice program important.

In this first episode of our 8-part series, Mark Sylvester leads Dan Weeks and Michael Speccheirla through an in-depth discussion of the apprenticeship model and the successes they have found in administering their program. By the end of this episode, you can determine if this type of program is right for you and your area.

What are the needs of the business community? How do you get business buy-in? How do you market the program? All of these questions and more are addressed in this episode. We discuss the benefits of the apprenticeship model, as well as avoiding major obstacles.

As in any relationship, there will be hurdles in cultivating strong business partnerships. In this episode, we go in-depth on how to effectively find, partner and communicate with local business leaders, as well as avoiding and overcoming common pitfalls.

Where there is a skills gap there is an education gap. In this episode, we discuss the role of education in the Hello Careers model. Specifically, working with local school districts to build a sustainable program by cutting through the bureaucracy and implementing best practices.

Any program of this magnitude will only be successful with the support of the public. Building relationships with public officials is critical. In this episode, we discuss the role of the public sector, how they fit into the apprenticeship model and how to garner support.

In this episode, we come down from the 30,000-foot view to discuss the nuts and bolts of administering an apprenticeship program and how the program can be replicated in your area. We cover everything from grant management, to developing state and local partners.

IIn this final episode of the series, we talk about the Big Picture. Discussing everything from best practices and lessons learned, to envisioning the future of apprenticeship programs and creating sustainability.

In this episode, we give you a detailed look at what it means to administer an apprenticeship program in your area by covering; the program structure, communicating to your target audience, screening for applicants, and what to look for along the way.