Laura Preuss, Workforce Development Manager, DeWys Manufacturing, Marne, MI, northwest of Grand Rapids, joined Michigan Works! Association to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week with Visit to Germany. The Delegation paired with reps from NY State to study success of German apprenticeship model and share information about successful U.S. apprenticeship programs
– National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 11-17, 2019), and the trip was November 7th to the 17th. She spoke with MBN regarding her experience on the Germany trip; the unique apprenticeship opportunities her company offers; and the importance of apprenticeships in her field and in Michigan in general. That discussion covered;
• DeWys Manufacturing offers on-the-job training through the DeWys University program the company created – can you tell me more about that?
• How will what you experienced on the trip to Germany be helpful in the work you do with apprenticeships and on-the-job training here in Michigan?
• Why are apprenticeships and on-the-job training so important in Michigan?
• How can interested individuals learn more about DeWys Manufacturing?