Hub Huddle: Finding workforce solutions with apprenticeships
Date and Time
Friday Jan 10, 2020
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CST
Starts: 9:00 AM
Ends: 10:30 AM
Location
Scott Community College (EICC) Urban Campus
Community Room
101 W 3rd St, Davenport, IA 52801
Davenport, IA 52801
Fees/Admission
FREE to attend.
Contact Information
Lynn Friesth
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Description
- Can a student under the age of 18 work in a factory in these occupations?
- Would a business expect to see their insurance coverage costs remain the same?
- Do businesses get to select which students are assigned to their company?
- Will the students be ready to add value to an organization?
- Have the students been showing up on time?
- What if things don?t work out. Can a business end the relationship?
- Is it true that the business doesn't have an obligation to hire the apprentice for full time employment after completion of the program?
- Is there a common process to handle pay rates?
- Can this work in a union environment?
- Is this type of program different from skills trade shop apprentice programs?
David is currently working with local school districts to provide students with a variety of opportunities for them to excel upon graduation. He has spent most of his John Deere career in manufacturing roles at the Waterloo Tractor Operations and the East Moline Harvester plant. Prior to Deere, David served in the US Army as an Infantry Officer.
Time will be provided for Q & A and networking with other attendees.
This event is free to attend. Please register in advance.
**NOTE: Free on-street, two-hour parking is available in downtown Davenport, or there is free parking in the Redstone Ramp WITH THE ATTACHED PARKING PASS. CLICK FOR PARKING PASS This is valid in the Redstone Ramp/top level only. Individuals only need to fill in date/time along with license plate.**
This program is presented by the Quad Cities Chamber's Quad Cities Manufacturing Innovation Hub and the Defense Industry Adjustment Program. |