Paid advanced
metalworking apprenticeship program

IN THE REALM OF INDUSTRY'S FUTURE, TWO APPRENTICES EMBARK ON A JOURNEY. THEIR PATH TO BECOMING FABRICATORS OF INDUSTRY 4.0 UNFOLDS. MEET COLIN AND PAT.

BRIDGING THE SKILL GAP

BETWEEN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND MODERN INDUSTRY NEEDS

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

Provide practical, hands-on experience in modern automated metal fabrication technologies. Develop real-world skills essential for careers in advanced metal fabrication. Foster understanding of real-world applications of robotics and automation. Utilize ERP and Lean Six Sigma processes. Cultivate teamwork, problem solving, and project management skills.

16 WEEK REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS AND HANDS-ON TRAINING

Apprentices will learn operator, programmer, and maintenance skills for:

Introductory robotics
Manual Laser: Cutting, Cleaning, Welding
Flatbed and Tube Laser Cutting
Perfect Welding
Robotic ARC Welding
CNC Press Brake, Routing, Machine Tending

This program was made possible by…

Gakuto Club is:

The Gakuto Club was founded in October 2022 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization situated in Wheeling, Illinois. Its mission was to offer career training and STEM education to individuals in the local community, regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds. The organization also aimed to assist local businesses in overcoming their concerns and challenges related to adopting automation.

POWERED BY GennFlex Vision

A MEMBER OF THE GACC

An Educational Member of AWS

A NIMS Accredited Training Facility

Our Values

CAN-DO ATTITUDE

INTEGRITY

ACCOUNTABILITY

RESULTS

TEAM PLAYER

CAN-DO ATTITUDE

INTEGRITY

ACCOUNTABILITY

RESULTS

TEAM PLAYER