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This virtual Race to Talent event recognized several employers for their commitment to Registered Apprenticeship, including Precision Plumbing & Heating Systems of Traverse City and Veritas Vineyards of Jackson. Medbio of Clinton Township and Pontiac-based Williams International were also recognized as employer sponsors of USDOL Registered Apprenticeship programs.
Industry Intermediaries GST Michigan Works! and the Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN) were also honored for their efforts to assist employers in determining skill needs and workforce trends, and then working with them to develop apprenticeship programs that are registered through the USDOL Office of Apprenticeship in Michigan.
The event also provided an opportunity to highlight the benefits realized by employers who utilize Registered Apprenticeship to recruit and train Veterans, transitioning military members and eligible family members for new employment opportunities.
Virtual EventStart: April 13, 2022 10:00 AM
End: April 13, 2022 11:30 AM
This virtual Race to Talent event recognized several employers for their commitment to Registered Apprenticeship, including Precision Plumbing & Heating Systems of Traverse City and Veritas Vineyards of Jackson. Medbio of Clinton Township and Pontiac-based Williams International were also recognized as employer sponsors of USDOL Registered Apprenticeship programs.
Industry Intermediaries GST Michigan Works! and the Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN) were also honored for their efforts to assist employers in determining skill needs and workforce trends, and then working with them to develop apprenticeship programs that are registered through the USDOL Office of Apprenticeship in Michigan.
The event also provided an opportunity to highlight the benefits realized by employers who utilize Registered Apprenticeship to recruit and train Veterans, transitioning military members and eligible family members for new employment opportunities.
View the April 13, 2022, Race to Talent event video recording and presentation slides.
Precision is very excited about the implementation of Precision Plumbing & Heating’s Tech Academy for plumbing and HVAC apprentices. Precision’s goal is to provide its stellar group of technicians with all the resources they need to be successful so they can enjoy long careers in this honorable industry. We are so proud of our apprentices and look forward to watching their journey unfold.
— Cindy Weber, Precision public relations representative
The USDOL Apprenticeship Program has helped us revise our employee training programs to ensure we are providing the most thorough, meaningful training possible. This not only helps us retain our employees, but it also provides them with the skills they need to advance their careers.
— Reanne Asbury, Veritas Human Resources Manager
Our registered Tool Maker Apprenticeship Program allows us to recruit, develop and retain a new generation of highly-skilled team members to support our continued business growth while ensuring the apprentice gains education and hands-on experience.
— Michelle Debbs, Medbio Human Resource Manager
Having a DOL registered apprenticeship is important to Williams International as it allows us the ability to impart years of knowledge onto the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
— Courtney Galecki, Williams International Human Resource Generalist
The best part of building apprenticeship programs is working with employers who are dedicated to shaping the talent they need while also investing in the ongoing learning of their company.
— Wanda Bigelow, GST Michigan Works! Apprenticeship Success Coordinator
Our intermediary creates, registers, and manages Registered Apprenticeship Programs, while seeking eligible funding for employers. WIN creates a comprehensive and cohesive workforce development system providing employers with the talent they need. We’re helping career seekers build lifelong skills, while getting paid and acquiring minimal to zero student loan debt.
— Amanda Bauerschmidt, WIN Workforce Project Manager