Atlanta, Auburn Hills, MI, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Washington, DC – November 10, 2022 – The GACC Apprenticeship Award 2022 honors Michigan Advanced Technician Training Program (MAT2) Network Company Brose North America for its comprehensive and supportive approach to training apprentices and dedication to investing in German-style apprenticeships in the US. Brose North America will…
As the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to many businesses across the nation, the MAT² Apprenticeship program took advantage of the slow down and used this time to focus on closing the skills gap and training the future workforce. Despite the restrictions put in place due to the pandemic, MAT² continued to grow and Network…
MAT2, an innovative, industry-driven approach to education, published a new white paper about the value of hiring veteran apprentices and how to incorporate their wide range of skills, traits and work experiences to truly reap the benefits of a veteran apprentice – especially in manufacturing. While manufacturing is experiencing a significant talent shortage, veterans offer…
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…
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 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.
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. The virtual Train the Trainer course allows participation from home or work and includes a combination of live instructor-led training…