ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Georgia is a national leader in advanced manufacturing, outpacing the country’s 10-year GDP growth rate. Georgia’s manufacturers span a variety of sectors from automobiles to flooring. Collectively, the industry produces $59.5 billion output and employs a workforce of nearly 300,000 Georgians and counting.

Of the many sectors of advanced manufacturing, Calhoun-based Mohawk Industries leads the flooring industry, providing end-to-end integration of products. The three-year apprenticeships at Mohawk Industries combine on-thejob training with classroom instruction, earning an Associate’s Degree in one of the following fields:

• Industrial Systems

• Automation Engineering Technology

• Electrical Systems Technology

• Mechanical Engineering Technology

Training is divided into multiple sections, to ensure the apprentice fully understands each area of their role. Rather than time-based training modules, competency checklists, along with individualized goals, are used to gauge proficiency and mastery during the apprentice’s evaluation every 90 days. At the end of each rotation, apprentices complete a capstone project to showcase the skills acquired during the time in each area.