Presentation - Employer Customized Student Apprenticeships For Berrien

Location

COMMUNE + MARKET 
105 N Elm St, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128

FREE 1 HOUR PRESENTATION FOR EMPLOYERS
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Presented By:
Berrien Talent Collaborative Berrientalent.org 
Lake Michigan College  LakeMichiganCollege.edu 

• Reliable workers through registered apprenticeships
• Unique! Employers shape their own training and direct student's coursework to fulfill their own needs
• Students are evaluated, held accountable as part of meaningful skill development
• All programs will be presented with special focus on the Culinary and Wine/Viticulture.
•  List of Programs: Culinary & Hospitality, Wine & Viticulture, Skilled Trades, Business & Professional, Technology (CIS), (IT), Health Services, Manufacturing, Criminal Justice

AGENDA

 3:00 - 3:10       What Is The Berrien Talent Collaborative

• Barbara Craig – Director Resource Development

 3:10 - 3:20       What Is The Apprenticeship And Custom

• Barbara Craig – Director Resource Development

 3:20 - 3:30       Career and Technical Programs - How Employers Can Engage

• Mark Frey – Supervisor of Youth Apprenticeships

 3:30 - 3:40       Lake Michigan College Culinary Program Specifics

• Luis Amado, Chef – Department Chair, For Culinary Development

 3:40-3:50         Lake Michigan Wine/Viticulture Program Specifics

•  Kiya Simpson – Manager Welch Center

 3:50-4:00         Question and Answers Session

This initiative brings together education and workforce development partners with employers to create a reliable pipeline of skilled workers through registered apprenticeships. By connecting students seeking paid, on-the-job training with local businesses, the Collaborative helps reduce workforce vacancies while building long-term talent sustainability.
 
Employers benefit by helping shape their apprenticeship training and direct coursework to meet their specific needs. Developing skilled and motivated graduates who are prepared to fulfill your company’s requirements.
 
Students are evaluated, and held accountable as part of their program—ensuring real-world readiness and meaningful skill development.
 
Through collaboration with Lake Michigan College, businesses gain immediate access to motivated talent while investing in the future success of their own workforce and community.
 
Attend this session to learn how your business can participate, customize training, and develop talent that lasts.

15311 Three Oaks Rd Three Oaks MI 49128