MCALLEN, Texas - South Texas Manufacturers Association members heard about apprenticeship programs at their most recent monthly meeting, held at the Doubletree Suites by Hilton in McAllen.
The presentation was made by Dr. Carlos Margo, associate dean in the Office of Industry Training & Economic Development at South Texas College.
Margo gave an overview apprenticeship programs, including:
· What is apprenticeship?
· Components of Apprenticeship Programs
· Internal vs Department of Labor Sponsored Programs
· Challenges/Opportunities in Manufacturing Sector
· How to Develop an Apprenticeship Program
· Benefits of Apprenticeship Training
· Best Practices
Mike Willis, executive director of STMA, spoke about his group’s involvement in apprenticeship programs and introduced Margo.
Here is an audio recording of the presentation.
To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.
MCALLEN, Texas - South Texas Manufacturers Association members heard about apprenticeship programs at their most recent monthly meeting, held at the Doubletree Suites by Hilton in McAllen.
The presentation was made by Dr. Carlos Margo, associate dean in the Office of Industry Training & Economic Development at South Texas College.
Margo gave an overview apprenticeship programs, including:
· What is apprenticeship?
· Components of Apprenticeship Programs
· Internal vs Department of Labor Sponsored Programs
· Challenges/Opportunities in Manufacturing Sector
· How to Develop an Apprenticeship Program
· Benefits of Apprenticeship Training
· Best Practices
Mike Willis, executive director of STMA, spoke about his group’s involvement in apprenticeship programs and introduced Margo.
Here is an audio recording of the presentation.
To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.