The Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program was established by Festo Didactic to address the workforce skills gap in Advanced Manufacturing. MAP is designed to help individuals learn advanced manufacturing skills in mechatronics. Participants learn in a classroom while holding a steady job. The program's mission is to help employers develop skills that are missing in today’s workforce by combining theoretical education with hands-on and on-the-job training.
The current skills gap has left manufacturers facing a significant challenge: an underqualified workforce. With over 375,000 jobs projected to remain unfulfilled, companies risk losing substantial earnings due to downtime, overtime, and increased cycle times. Apprenticeship programs can address this issue through in-house development, cultivating the skilled mechatronics apprentices necessary for efficient production. By investing in workforce development, you gain highly competent employees, reduce turnover costs, and enhance employee retention. This strategic approach ultimately improves productivity, product quality, and service delivery, leading to a higher return on investment.
Research indicates that many employees are unprepared for today's workforce, lacking critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and technical competencies that employers expect. By partnering in our Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program, businesses can collaborate directly to create a state-of-the-art learning environment. This partnership fosters employee engagement and performance, increasing their chances of success in advanced manufacturing.
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Apprenticeship programs provide a unique opportunity to acquire a highly valued skill set while still earning a living. Our apprentice program is built on a dual education system that combines classroom learning with on-the-job training. As a mechatronics apprentice, you will apply your classroom knowledge and hands-on practice at the Festo Learning Center and subsequently utilize your new skill set in a real-world environment. Training costs are covered by the company, ensuring that you graduate free of student debt. Upon successful completion of the program, you will embark on a promising career in the field of mechatronics, equipped with skills that are in high demand in the manufacturing industry.