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Caterpillar Clayton Assembly Pre-Apprentice Program

Caterpillar Clayton Assembly Pre-Apprentice Program. Caterpillar Pre-Apprentice. What is Caterpillar? Why should you want to be a Caterpillar pre-apprentice? What are the program details? Student Q&A. Who is Caterpillar?

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Caterpillar Clayton Assembly Pre-Apprentice Program

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  1. Caterpillar Clayton Assembly Pre-Apprentice Program

  2. Caterpillar Pre-Apprentice • What is Caterpillar? • Why should you want to be a Caterpillar pre-apprentice? • What are the program details? • Student Q&A

  3. Who is Caterpillar? • Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. • We are a global company with product in more than 180 countries. • Caterpillar is a Fortune 500 company • We are one of Interbrand's Top 100 Global Brands and recognized as one of Barron's World's Most Respected Companies.

  4. Building Construction Products Division Caterpillar in Clayton, NC • Clayton Plant • Assembly of Small Wheel Loaders • Product Distribution Center for Backhoe Loaders • Clayton Machine Development Center (CMDC) • New engineering design center for BCP products • Machine test grounds / track • Prove Design shop

  5. Fun Facts – “Small” Wheel Loaders • How much does a machine weigh? • How "big" is the machine? • How longdoes it take to assemble? • How many partsdoes 1 machine have? • How many machines are made a year? • Whereare our machines sold? • How much dirt can be picked up with one bucket load? • ~35,000 lbs • 25 ft. long, 11 ft. high • 26 Hours • ~4,500 • ~5,000 • Everywhere except China, Brazil, India • Fill 3 full size pick-up truck beds Building Construction Products

  6. Why a Career in Manufacturing? • Manufacturing is a career path that offers: • Ability to apply and develop technical/mechanical skills • Exposure to advanced functions such as Engineering/Robotics • High-tech and highly efficient facilities • Strong focus on problem solving to deliver the highest-quality products Pre-Apprenticeship can be a pathway to a manufacturing career! Assembly, Quality, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Facility Maintenance, Design Engineering, Machine Operator, Mechanic

  7. The Clayton Work Environment • Safety is our #1 priority • Values based culture - Each employee has unique skills, abilities, experiences, and cultural backgrounds that enables usto achieve superior business results. • Caterpillar Production System - Discipline in process execution and standard work, focusing on LEAN Manufacturing and quality. • State of the art equipment, sustainability focus, and ergonomic workstations • Strong Brand, great reputation, employee pride • 2014 Manufacturer of the Year Award Winner • Ranked number 8 on Woman Engineer magazine’s “Top 50 Employers” in 2015. • Repeatedly recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and for being a family-friendly employer – 4th year in a row! • Plus much more! 2014 NORTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR AWARD Building Construction Products

  8. Award Winning Program Building Construction Products

  9. Caterpillar Assembly Pre-Apprentice Program Building Construction Products

  10. 2015-16 Participating High Schools Cleveland High School Princeton High School Smithfield-Selma High School West Johnston High School

  11. How does the program work? • Registered Program with the Department of Commerce • The Department of Commerce’s Registered Pre-Apprenticeship programs provide a link between classroom skills training and the workplace. These programs help to prepare individuals with the skills required to enter apprenticeable occupations. • Partnership with Johnston Community College • NC's Career and College Promise (CCP) program at JCC is an educational opportunity for qualified North Carolina high school eleventh and twelfth grade students to get ahead of preparing for their career and/or the completion of college credits. • Caterpillar Pre-Apprenticeship Program • The Caterpillar Assembly Pre-Apprenticeship program is a year and a half program that prepares students for employment in a manufacturing environment. Apprentices work at the Caterpillar plant located in Clayton, North Carolina. Building Construction Products

  12. Program Details • The Pre-Apprenticeship Program allows for development of career and technical competencies within the manufacturing career field. • Pre-Apprenticeship allows students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. • Students will receive training in the following area • Caterpillar Production Systems • Machine Operation • Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC): Safety • Human Resources Career Development • Students will work part time at Caterpillar facilities in the role of product assembler • Students paid $10.10 per hour • Paid for time working and for Caterpillar training

  13. 2015-2016 Pre-Apprenticeship Curriculum Building Construction Products

  14. Why be a Pre-Apprentice? • Benefits to Students: • You will receive a registered Department of Commerce certificate for completion of the Pre-Apprenticeship Program • You earn credit hours at Johnston Community College at no cost • Approximately 640 hours of on the job training • Paid workexperience while in High School • Potential for part-time or full-time employment at Caterpillar and a great resume builder! Building Construction Products

  15. Pre-Apprenticeship Program Requirements Eligibility Requirements : • Must be 16 years of age • Must be a High School Junior in good academic standing • Must participate in the Career & College Promise Program • Must have 2 letters of recommendation (from teachers and/or school administration) • Must have support of parents or legal guardian • Must complete the application process • Must participate in an interview • Must be legally authorized to work in the US • Must have transportation Candidates will be chosen based on the following criteria: • Scholastic record • Discipline profile • Attendance profile • Interview Skills • Letters of Recommendation Building Construction Products

  16. How To Apply Step 1:  Students must obtain and complete an “Application for Caterpillar Assembly Pre-Apprentice Program”. Applications will be available to pick up from your Career Development Coordinator or at Caterpillar Parent Night. Step 2:  Students must enroll in the Career and College Promise Program through Johnston Community College. Step 3: Students must apply online with Caterpillar at www.caterpillar.com/careers. Step 4:  Deadline to submit all three applications is October 23 Step 5:  Your Career Development Coordinator or Counselor will notify you if you have been selected for an interview. Building Construction Products

  17. Caterpillar Parent Night • October 8 @ 6:30 p.m. • Interested students and parents should RSVP to CDC by October 6 • Overview presentation followed by facility tours • Participants will need to wear closed toe shoes to be eligiblefor tours per facility safety guidelines • Caterpillar Assembly Pre-Apprentice Program applications will be distributed at Parent Night • Electronic copies will be sent to CDCs • Applications should be returned to CDCs Building Construction Products

  18. Pre-Apprentice Program Recruiting Timeline Candidate Selection Parent Information Night Job Offers Made September 9 - 26 October 23 November 2 - 20 October 8 October 26 - 30 Nov 30 – Dec 4 School Visits Application Deadline Interviews

  19. Caterpillar ClaytonAssembly Pre-Apprentice Program Q&A

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