PEORIA,
Ill., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced
Technology Services, Inc. (ATS) is pleased to announce its first
signing day ceremony for graduating high school interns committing
to full-time positions at ATS was a resounding success. On
May 7, seven high school students who
completed an ATS internship during the 2023-2024 school year
formally accepted employment at the company, including three
joining as test technicians and four as maintenance associates. ATS
plans to expand the program in the coming years.
This inaugural event was made possible through collaborative
efforts between ATS's team, support from forward-thinking leaders
at Metamora Township High School, and the dedicated students
participating in the school's work-based learning program. The
academic partnership, one of several cultivated by ATS, strives to
address the industrial labor shortage and skills gap by nurturing
the next generation of skilled workers in manufacturing.
The importance of such initiatives is underscored by a recent
study by McKinsey & Company, which identified significant
challenges in the skilled trades, such as limited exposure,
support, and a perceived stigma compared to traditional four-year
degrees. The reality is that modern manufacturers are integrating
innovative technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics
to automate routine, hazardous, and physically demanding tasks,
empowering workers to focus on higher-value responsibilities and
creating many new and exciting career opportunities within the
field.
"We'd like to thank the high school faculty for their
exceptional assistance and collaboration, which has been critical
to the success of ATS's work-based learning initiative," said
Jayson Algas, Senior Recruiter at ATS. "We have hope that these
efforts will help close our nation's skilled trades gap and enhance
awareness of the many exciting career opportunities in
manufacturing."
"As full-time employees, these talented graduates will gain
access to further upskilling and career advancement opportunities,
including eligibility for offerings such as ATS's tuition
reimbursement program," added Algas.
About ATS's Internship Program:
ATS internships
expose students to the possibilities of modern manufacturing
careers. Instructors from the SkillPointâ„¢ Technical Training
Program provide a comprehensive blend of classroom and
hands-on training. Among the concepts they learn are safety
procedures and protocols, shop math, print reading, and PLC
programming and troubleshooting. Students spend half the week
learning from certified instructors in a classroom setting and the
other half transitioning theory into practice, gaining practical
experience at local technical centers where they job shadow
technicians at ATS sites. The program prepares the
students for immediate employment and sets them on a path toward
long-term success in factory maintenance and
machine tool repair.
About Advanced Technology Services:
Advanced
Technology Services, Inc. (ATS), is a global services
provider with nearly four decades of proven experience as a single
source for industrial maintenance, technology, and parts.
Established in 1985, the company has grown to be a market leader
supporting over 1,400 customer manufacturing sites. Through its
industry-leading safety, people, processes,
and technologies, ATS is advancing
solutions that make its customers' operations more productive, more
reliable, and more data-driven. Learn how ATS makes
factories run better and smarter
at www.advancedtech.com.
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