The MAT2 Apprenticeship Program is an innovative, industry-driven workforce development strategy that was designed to provide a debt-free associate degree, industry-aligned education, and real-world training. In a new video, MAT² Apprentices and a MAT² Graduate share their experience in the program, provide advice, and describe some benefits of the program. “You’re going to have a lot more…
Veterans: A Strong Talent Source for Employers Certain qualities are valuable in any business and industry, such as integrity, work ethic, adaptability, and problem-solving and decision-making skills. Veterans bring these traits and many others to their new companies when they enter the civilian workforce. In the manufacturing industry, where a significant talent shortage is looming…
Michigan Advanced Technician Training Program (MAT2) is happy to announce a new partnership with Macomb Community College to expand the opportunities for MAT2 mechatronics apprenticeships in Southeast Michigan. “We are very excited about the opportunity to work with Macomb Community College, especially given their leadership and long experience in teaching mechatronics. Expanding our network of community…
The MAT² Apprenticeship Program is based off the German Dual Education System, a world-renowned apprenticeship system that experts say contribute to low youth unemployment, and also to company innovation. “Programs like MAT² help Brose North America combat the challenges of Industry 4.0,” said Arnd Herwig, Vice President Development, Brose North America. “As our products get…
The MAT² Apprenticeship Program provides apprentices with hands-on, paid work experience and a debt-free associate degree, and, ultimately, a path to a career in high-tech manufacturing. Apprentices don’t need previous manufacturing experience, but there are traits that apprentices must demonstrate to be successful in the program. “When we look for applicants in the MAT² Program,…
The MAT² Apprenticeship Program is offering a Train the Trainer Seminar to help trainers plan and conduct training more effectively and gain skills they need to transfer knowledge to apprentices and other employees. Companies that invest in training see an increase in productivity almost immediately. As the Apprenticeship Manager at Endress+Hauser, a participant in the…
For many manufacturing companies, it is an ongoing challenge to find workers who have the advanced knowledge, skills, and experience they need. The manufacturing labor shortage is expected to reach 2.4 million by 2028, and companies are looking for solutions that will help combat the widening skills gap. Skilled Manufacturing, Inc., a Tier 1 automotive,…
With the skills gap widening in Michigan for highly skilled technicians, employers knew there was a need for a program that would create a pipeline of talent for the industry and the state. Together, they worked to create the MAT² Apprenticeship Program.
The Train the Trainer Seminar offered by the MAT2 Apprenticeship Program is designed to help trainers plan and instruct more effectively. When companies invest in quality training, it promotes productivity and boosts morale and retention. Seyer Industries made this investment in one of its trainers, Dave Sweda. Seyer Industries is a participant in the MAT2-affiliated…
Our popular Train the Trainer courses are available for anyone, anywhere. The course is designed to help trainers plan and conduct training more effectively, providing both theoretical and practical tools to anyone who regularly trains others. This winter, choose between January/February or February/March course dates. The virtual Train the Trainer course allows participation from home…