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THE GERMAN APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM

IN GEORGIA – “the advantage of starting in High School”

GA CATT: Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training

Apprenticeship Program

Certified by the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC)

with Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK)

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Challenges of US Employers

2019

More than 90% percent of employers consider lack of skilled labor a serious workforce challenge - High school graduates lack practical skills

High Turnover rates decrease productivity

Wrong-hire risk / high costs due

to lack of education/training

standards

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Challenges of Young Adults

2019

Nearly 1 in 2 university graduates work in jobs that don’t require a four-year degree

High tuition costs or mounting college debt (money) is the number one reason students can’t afford to start or drop out

College drop-outs face unemployment or low salary jobs along with often crippling college debt ($1.6T)

Approximately 1/3 of US jobs require a four-year degree

Approximately 1/3 (and growing) of US jobs require only a two-year degree or other training

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In Germany, the Chambers of Commerce are “competent bodies” by law for the Dual Vocational Educational Training (VET) Program or Apprenticeship System (per VET act from 1969/2005). They are responsible for:

Organization, registration, examination, certification

Quality assurance throughout the �whole training process

Representing and organizing the

companies‘ needs, interests and input – �in cooperation with business associations

How Does It Work In Germany?

2019

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Training in companies and schools

2 – 3.5 years training period

On-the-job training

at company

Theoretical training in vocational school

3 - 4 days a week
Based on training contract between company and trainee

1 - 2 days a week
Run by the state

How Does It Work In Germany?

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VOCATIONAL TRAINING - BENEFITS

Benefits for the industry

Secures skilled labor
Streamlines the onboarding process and reduces cost
Increases motivation and loyalty to company
Companies receive immediate impact when an apprentice transitions to the work force
Employees start with proven performance

Benefits for young people

Gaining skills in true demand by the labor market
Recognized certificate via Dual VET certification
Income while getting trained
Becomes part of the company, service years granted
Avoids college debt
Integrated H.S./College/Career
Increased motivation

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STAKEHOLDERS: GA CATT COWETA

German American Chamber of Commerce

Georgia Tech: GaMEP

Technical College System of Georgia

Georgia Department of Education

Central Educational Center (1^st Georgia CCA)

West Georgia Technical College

Coweta County School System

Coweta Industry Consortium: E.G.O. North America, Grenzebach, Kason, Yokogawa, Winpak, Blickle, Gerresheimer

Coweta County Development Authority

Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

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GACC Apprenticeship Clusters

2019

Industry driven – competency is

based on common needs

Education partners develop a

schedule that works for all

Employers & apprentices choose each other

Employers appoint and develop responsible mentors

Partners execute the training plan

Employers invest in their apprentices, and may

define a redemption commitment for the apprentice

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Why Cluster Solutions?

2019

Allows medium and smaller companies to participate

Increases the number of Apprentices - making it more viable for Technical Colleges to launch, equip, staff and operate programs

Companies work together - sharing best practices, training and resources

Brings private business

closer to local educators

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Components of GACC Apprenticeships

2019

Long-term Commitment of Employers

Apprentices are paid while they are trained

Programs can lead to Associate or Bachelor Degrees

College education is embedded in regular time schedule

International Certification

U.S. Certification

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Role of GACC

2019

Branding
Provide “Vocational Ordinance of Training” (worldwide standard)
Develops adjusted company training plans based on the

respective and industry-defined competencies

Train the Trainer (Mentor)
1:1 support through GACC coordinators
Manages the cooperation with the educational partners
Provide and conduct Exams
Management of the Program, ongoing oversight, quality insurance

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Certification

Exams Part 1 and Part 2

Comprehensive test in written and practical sessions
Standardized tests with standardized grading

Qualified and trained Examiners and Exam Boards
Mentors are trained and certified with the DIHK “AdA International / USA”
Onsite Visits by GACC Coordinators
Steering Committee of Shareholders
GACC Skills Advisory Board
Evaluations/Surveys

2019

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GACATT Network

2019

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Apprentices are Students

Apprentices are students - their primary responsibility while performing Work Based Learning is to develop the required skills to complete the apprenticeship test.
Students enroll through the GCCA. The GCCA will track student progress through the program.
Companies will adhere to the Work-Based Learning guidelines as established by the GCCA.
Companies will provide evaluations per GCCA criteria.
Apprentices must have an average of 70% hands on time at the College and/or the company over the course of the program.

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