SCCAP NATIONAL APPRENTICE WEEK EVENT

1519 Clearlake Road,Cocoa FL 32922

17 November, 2022

Description

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, The Space Coast Consortium Apprenticeship Program (SCCAP) is hosting a Presentation and Networking Event from 4:00 – 7:30 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) Cocoa Campus, Building 14 Auditorium. Individuals interested in apprenticeships, including local and regional high school and college students, veterans, parents, community stakeholders, local dignitaries and the press are invited to attend. SCCAP is a registered apprenticeship program with the Florida Department of Education Office of Apprenticeship, offering apprenticeships in Mechatronics, Advanced Machining, Advanced Manufacturing Fiber Composites and in 2023, Advanced Manufacturing Aerospace Welding. The Open House Networking Event includes an exhibit area with SCCAP member companies available to discuss the mission, vision and skilled workforce needed to meet the demands of the advanced manufacturing technology occupations in their organizations. The program includes Keynote Speaker Carolyn MacGowan from Airbus OneWeb Satellites and remarks by FLDOE Chancellor O’Farrell, followed by introductory interviews with sponsor companies looking for dedicated apprentice candidates able to effectively balance the time demands of career, college, and lab courses that make up the SCCAP apprenticeship. Space is limited so attendees should RSVP as soon as possible Individuals interested in an introductory interview should complete the SCCAP candidate application at https://bit.ly/apply_sccap prior to the event, or contact Jean Paul Aliaga at [email protected]. SCCAP National Apprentice Week Event Agenda 4:00 – 7:00​ Exhibit Area open. SCCAP Companies discuss their company and available opportunities 5:00 – 5:10 ​Welcome to SCCAP National Apprentice Week Event - Eric Kolte, SCCAP Chairman 5:10 – 5:15 Welcome to EFSC - Staff Official (TBA) 5:15 – 5:20 ​Successes of SCCAP 2021-2022 – Bryan Kamm, SCCAP Founder 5:20 – 5:25​ Florida Department of Education and Apprenticeships - Chancellor O’Farrell, Career Technical ​​& Adult Education 5:26 – 5:45 Keynote Address - Carolyn MacGowan, Airbus OneWeb Satellites Employee; Former Bayside HS student and SCCAP Mechatronics Apprentice; First Place Winning Team at IMTS International Mechatronics Apprentice Competition, Florida Makes “Apprentice of the Year” winner 5:45 – 6:00 ​Introduction of Companies with Apprentice Openings and location of pre-scheduled interview 6:00 – 7:00 ​Interviews 6:00 – 7:30​ Tours of EFSC Lab Facilities – Conducted by EFSC and SCCAP personnel Note: Prospective student apprentices must be 18 years of age, or turning 18 in 2023, and have reliable transportation. These initial sessions are intended to help both students and employers assess the potential fit at respective sponsoring companies. Interested students younger than 18 are invited to learn more about SCCAP.