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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Apprenticeship Program Launches;
Will Select & Train High School Students for
High‐Skilled, High‐Pay Local Jobs
Alamance County, NC – Seven local companies join with the Alamance Burlington School System,
Alamance Community College and the Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce to establish the
Career Accelerator Program – Building for Tomorrow. The Career Accelerator Program (CAP), a formal,
four‐year apprenticeship program in Alamance County, kicks off today at a signing ceremony hosted at
the Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce. The companies in the consortium include and
Engineered Controls, International, Fairystone Fabrics, GKN Driveline, Glen Raven, Nypro, Sandvik, and
Technical Precision Plastics.
These seven companies join together as they see a need to train a new generation of workers for highly
skilled manufacturing jobs. “Apprenticeship programs are vital to the current and future health of
manufacturing companies across the US. As a consortium of local businesses, we are striving to provide
hands‐on learning opportunities within our manufacturing facilities and a college education to high
school students which will ensure successful futures for many students,” shares Barbara Gorman,
Learning and Development Manager at GKN Driveline. Gorman has been instrumental in organizing the
Career Accelerator Program consortium.
Key to the success of the CAP is the Alamance Burlington School System. The school system is working
with CAP to connect with career development coordinators, career and technology education teachers,
counselors and ultimately to students which may be a good fit for the program. The program is open to
high school students beginning in their junior year with a minimum grade point average of 2.8 and good
attendance records. Previous or current enrollment in classes such as physics, drafting, engineering and
computers are a plus.
Another key component of the CAP is the commitment of Alamance Community College and their
willingness to step up and create a new Associate in Applied Science Degree in Mechatronics
Engineering Technology, and arrange the classes in a manner to accommodate students in the
apprenticeship program. Students outside the apprenticeship program may also attend the classes
towards a degree in Mechatronics. “A major component of the community college mission is to prepare
a skilled workforce. ACC is pleased to partner with the Alamance‐Burlington School System and local
industry to launch this major workforce development initiative, “says Scott Queen, Executive Vice
President, Alamance Community College.
Of critical importance to the program will be the communication and commitment of the parents and
students. Parents or guardians are a required component of the program as it takes their understanding
of the process and expectations of an apprentice, often along with an updated understanding of modern
manufacturing,
“We are pleased to be working with the apprenticeship program. Assisting in the organizing and logistics
of this many people working together is another way we can assist local industries in their workforce
needs, but also provide additional opportunities for local students,” says Mac Williams, President,
Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce.
The four‐year Career Accelerator Program combines academic and on the job training. A student will be
working at the company, but also finishing classes at their high school, and attending classes at
Alamance Community College. During the four years, a student will earn while they learn. They will be
paid for time working at the company, but also for the time they attend classes at Alamance Community
College. The company will also pay the student tuition at ACC. During the program a student will receive
6,400 hours of on the job training and 1,600 hours of classroom education.
At the end of their four years, the student will have an AAS degree in Mechatronics from Alamance
Community College, a Journeyman certificate from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, and a
guaranteed job upon graduation. Mechatronics is an emerging field blending principles of electrical,
mechanical, computer and industrial engineering.
The companies and partners are in the midst of planning meetings at local high schools in the coming
months. For interested students, parents and teachers, contact your counselor or career development
coordinator about the date and time for your school. A website is also under development and will have
all relevant information and contacts soon. Please bookmark www.alamanceCAP.com.
Career Accelerator Program Members
Engineered Controls, International Engineered Controls International, LLC is the preferred global specialty valve and control supplier to the industrial and alternate fuel market.
Angela Gibbons, VP, Global Human Resources [email protected] 336‐446‐7268
Fairystone Fabrics A commission manufacturing company specializing in warp knit fabrics that seeks to do business with qualified, innovative customers who share our goals. We will work together to meet market demands in a candid and proactive relationship where credibility is earned through actions every day.
Jim Bryan, President [email protected] 336‐395‐1553
GKN Driveline GKN Driveline is the world’s leading supplier of automotive driveline components and systems. As a global company serving the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers, GKN Driveline develops, builds and supplies an extensive range of automotive driveline components – for use in the smallest ultra low‐cost car to the most sophisticated premium vehicle demanding the most complex driving dynamics.
Barbara Gorman, Learning & Development Specialist [email protected] (919) 304‐7211
Glen Raven A leading manufacturer and marketer of innovative technical textiles with operations on four continents and sales offices in 120 countries.
Elizabeth Coble, Director of Employee Relations [email protected] 336‐586‐1661
Nypro As a vertically integrated leader in plastics manufacturing, Nypro offers virtually all aspects of the plastics production processes required by the world's leading companies, including product design and development, mold making and design, precision injection molding, advanced decoration, assembly, contract manufacturing for full‐finished and shipped goods, supply chain management and diversity supply.
Melanie Kennedy, Sr. Human Resources Manager [email protected] 919‐304‐1417
Sandvik Sandvik Machining Solutions is focused on products and solutions for the metal cutting industry to continually be a world leading supplier of metal cutting tools, tooling solutions and know‐how for the metal‐working industry.
Tab Joyce, Business Controller [email protected] 919‐304‐6250
Technical Precision Plastics Technical Precision Plastics is a custom injection molding facility of plastic products. TPP also offers design and development as well as quality components.
Penny Rudd, Human Resources Manager PRudd@tpp‐tmp.com 919‐563‐9292
Career Accelerator Program Partners
Alamance Burlington School System Providing engaging work for our students will enable the Alamance–Burlington School System to educate all students to meet high academic standards and become responsible citizens in a rapidly changing world.
Jenny Faulkner, Public Information Officer [email protected] 336‐438‐4000 x 20004
Alamance Community College The Alamance Community College mission is to provide the educational programs and services of a comprehensive community college that respond to our diverse community needs and empower lifelong learners to participate in a global society.
Scott Queen, Executive Vice President [email protected] 336‐506‐4154
Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce The Alamance County NC Area Chamber of Commerce works to enhance the welfare of Alamance County business as well as promote and stimulate economic vitality for our members and the community. As part of our mission, the chamber is providing to the Career Accelerator Program.
Andrea Fleming, Director of Existing Business Services [email protected] 336‐228‐1338