Hoffmann Sponsors Germanic Apprentice Competition
They will provide cutting tools and other equipment and donate tooling prizes for the winners during the four-day competition at IMTS in Chicago.
Posted: August 24, 2018
Hoffmann Group USA (Knowxville, TN), a Turnkey Solution Partner for Germanic Apprenticeship Programs (GAP), in a partnership with Kamm Consulting Group, LLC (Odessa, FL) and other corporate sponsors, will provide workstations and tooling for student apprentices to compete in a four-day competition held during this year’s IMTS conference. Hoffmann will provide workbenches, tables, cabinetry, hand tools and cutting tools, in addition to donating tooling prizes for the winning teams. The agenda for the GAP Partner Apprentice competition will be as follows during normal exhibition hours:
- Monday, September 10 – Press and Media Announcement – Project and Student Reveal and Kick-off (time TBA)
- Tuesday – Friday, September 11-14, 9 am to 3 pm – Student Apprentice Competition and Showcase Exhibit
- Saturday, September 15 – Press and Media Announcement and Award Ceremony (time TBA)
Student apprentices:
- Should be currently enrolled in a high school or college apprenticeship program as a Precision Machinist, Tool and Die Maker, CNC Milling Machine Operator or other, similar machinist occupation.
- Will be selected on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Who apply will be selected to compete in one of three different levels of competition, including Year 1 (Beginner), Year 2 (Intermediate) and Year 3 (Advanced).
- Who successfully complete the four-day project and prove their competencies in both written and practical exams will receive a NIMS Certificate as proof of their competencies in the skills required for each competition level.
Twelve students will be selected to compete (four students at each level). High school, college and company sponsors are encouraged to select their best student apprentice candidates in each of these levels and to register their student apprentices to compete in this prestigious event. Applications will be received, and student apprentices will be selected, on a first-come, first-serve basis. All travel, hotel accommodations, meals, exhibition passes, and all other related expenses will be the responsibility of the student, college and or company sponsors.
To register, please contact Bryan Kamm at bryank@bkammconsulting.com, or call 813-415-7514. The GAP Partner Apprentice Competition will take place in the 800 sq ft GAP Partner Exhibit in the Student Summit located at Booth 215437 in the Smartforce Student Summit Pavilion.
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