Our Challenge
WIRE-Net knows that one of the biggest workforce challenges facing Northeast Ohio manufacturers is the lack of a skilled workforce. WIRE-Net is working with manufacturers to tackle this challenge by organizing Industrial Maintenance and CNC Machinist apprenticeship consortiums.
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Source: Building Opportunities for Cleveland Residents: Aligning Demand and Supply of Professional and Technical Education — COMMISSIONED BY THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION (SEPTEMBER 2014)
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Our Solution
Our goal is to bring several companies together to create a plug-and-play approach where local manufacturers can rely on WIRE-Net to handle the administration and logistics of establishing an apprenticeship program.
WIRE-Net will:
- Manage the relationship with the Ohio State Apprenticeship Council (OSAC) so you can focus on running your business and providing the on-the-job training needed for these challenging positions.
- Organize several companies with similar talent needs. This group will compare notes and share best practices when it comes to providing the training and integrating apprenticeship into your organization.
- Manage the relationship with training provider(s) to develop a curriculum that, along with on-the-Job training provides Consortium members with a program customized to your specific needs. This will include both providing the technical classroom training and providing support as you build out your on-the-job training.
Get Started Today
You can join WIRE-Net's Northeast Ohio Manufacturing Apprenticeship Consortium (NOMAC) in four simple steps.
Step 1
Sign your company up as a Consortium Member
Sign an agreement that specifies the mutual responsibilities of NOMAC and the employer.
Step 2
Select your apprentices
NOMAC will ask you to determine who and how many people you would like to enroll in the apprenticeship program. NOMAC can assist you with identifying
- The best option according to your staffing and production needs
- Prospective new hires that might be a good fit for your company as a new apprentice
Once you select your apprentice candidates, NOMAC will verify that the apprentice meets the eligibility requirements. NOMAC can assist the apprentice in meeting the eligibility requirements.
Step 3
Identify your Journeyperson mentor(s)
Identify mentor(s) for each apprentice who are
- Considered an expert
- Interested in sharing their knowledge and skills
- Eager to help an apprentice grow and learn
- Willing to evaluate the apprentice's skill level
Step 4
Implement your On-the-Job Training (OJT) System
A critical component of any apprenticeship program is engaging the apprentice in all facets of the job under structured expert guidance.We will help your OJT trainers develop necessary skills to deliver a quality OJT experience to your apprentice and support them throughout the program.
Coordinate with NOMAC to enroll your apprentice in Related Technical Instruction (RTI)
Apprentices will be part of a NOMAC Training Cohort with preferred providers vetted by consortium employers.