A.J.A.C. (Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee)

 
Joseph Hauth, Director of Apprenticeship & Program Development, and Kristi Grassman, Director of Pre-apprenticeship, with AJAC, were our speakers on March 3.
Joe and Kristi
Aerospace Joint Apprentice Committee is a non-profit organization that provides pre-employment training by employers for employers and beginner to Master Tradesperson OJT and classroom training with a mobile training unit.
 
What is the AJAC apprenticeship?  93% of training is time on the job (OJT).  7% in time in class.  Comprehensive AJAC support services.  Results:  Journey-level certificate, transferable college credit, associate/technical degrees and beyond.   Everett Community College is the partner college – only cost half typical college credits.
 
Apprentice programs:  Precision machining, tool and die maker, Industrial maintenance mechanic, precision metal fabrication, aircraft maintenance technician.
 
On the job training is supervised and structured.  Company commits to provide a mentor with practical work experience for the apprentice.
Apprenticeship Return on Investment:  Increased production, increased innovation, increased employee retention, reduced waste, reduced recruiting costs.
 
190+ Washington participating employers.
 
Manufacturing Academy – Pre-apprenticeship program.  Program designed by local employers to prepare workers for manufacturing and aerospace career.  Employers hire directly from the talent pool for positions in manufacturing production, machining, and assembly.  9-11 week full time program with collect credit.  Approved by local manufacturers, classes taught by industry professionals.
 
Mobile training unit brings awareness to the program and increases children/teens’ interest in manufacturing.