CLEVELAND, OH — In 2016, Oatey launched its first-ever Industrial Upkeep Apprenticeship Program, designed to advertise the development of operations associates into higher-skilled positions which might be extra aligned with their long-term profession targets. It additionally leverages extra career-development alternatives for the corporate’s extra skilled associates, permitting them to hone their management, coaching and mentoring expertise, whereas working with a various group of apprentices.
Oatey’s registered apprenticeship program, which is predicated at its Cleveland Manufacturing facility and led by Upkeep Supervisor Ruben Santos, is sponsored by Manufacturing Works and controlled by the State of Ohio. Because the sponsor, Manufacturing Works helps handle this system and offers Oatey with steady knowledgeable steering about the best way to supply essentially the most cutting-edge sources for associates.
Rising Participation
“Since its inception, this system has obtained an amazing response, and affiliate participation continues to develop,” says Santos.
Up to now, this system has included three teams (or cohorts), together with a complete of six registered apprentices. Each different yr, Oatey anticipates including a brand new cohort to this system roster. “We proceed to keep up 100% retention of associates who take part within the apprenticeship program,” Santos explains.
Oatey’s inaugural group of two apprentices efficiently accomplished the entire program’s coaching necessities in 2020, and two deserving people earned the title of Journeyman. After graduating from this system, these people have gone on to advance their careers.
“Our Journeymen proceed to embody the spirit of Oatey and set a constructive instance for fellow associates,” says Santos. There are presently two lively cohorts with 4 apprentices making their manner by this system. All present apprentices are from underrepresented teams (Hispanic and African American). Oatey additionally not too long ago welcomed its first feminine apprentice, who will graduate as a part of the third cohort. Oatey’s dedication to small cohorts ensures private consideration to the apprentices’ growth.
Rigorous Choice
When the necessity for brand new apprentices is decided, positions are opened and the appliance, recruiting and choice course of begins. The four-year program welcomes functions from any lively operations affiliate in good standing, together with these at Cleveland Manufacturing and Distribution services; nevertheless, the choice course of for admission is rigorous. Candidates should show a powerful work ethic, dependable attendance document, dedication to Oatey, and fervour for expert technical work.
Previous to acceptance, new candidates for apprenticeship should present proof of incomes their highschool diploma or GED, and full a Mechanical Aptitude Take a look at and a school admissions placement examination to make sure profitable completion of this system.
The Industrial Upkeep Apprenticeship is a hybrid program that provides each in-classroom instruction with school credit score and on-the-job coaching (OJT). Oatey companions carefully with Cuyahoga Group Faculty (Tri-C) to ship a sturdy, specialised curriculum to enrich the OJT that takes place on the Oatey facility. Each apprentice should full as much as 10,000 hours of OJT.
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