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
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CAN-DO ATTITUDE
INTEGRITY
ACCOUNTABILITY
RESULTS
TEAM PLAYER
