Erick Voss, network and computer systems administrator at WEG Transformer USA, completed an Information Technology-focused apprenticeship through a partnership between 91视频鈥檚 Center for Workforce Development (CWD) and his Washington, Mo., employer. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Registered Apprenticeship program is the first of its kind at 91视频 tailored to IT positions. Pictured, from left, are Melissa Richards, 91视频鈥檚 CWD apprenticeship and business training program coordinator, Voss, and Marc D. Dever, information technology manager with WEG Transformers.

College鈥檚 CWD Sponsors First IT Apprenticeship

February 23, 2024 | Campus News Workforce Development

The first Information Technology-focused apprenticeship was recently completed through a partnership between 91视频鈥檚 Center for Workforce Development (CWD) and WEG Transformers USA. Erick Voss, a network and computer systems administrator at WEG, successfully finished a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Registered Apprenticeship program tailored to IT positions, marking the first of its kind at 91视频.

Voss acquired proficiency in Microsoft Azure tools and online Azure programs, emphasizing the significance of cloud computing. Additionally, he received training in cybersecurity tools provided by Cisco. Voss highlighted the opportunity to select training that would be most beneficial for his role at WEG USA.

鈥淚 learned commands and tools for troubleshooting and networking, and I gained insights into detailed cybersecurity threats and the best ways to combat them,鈥� he stated.

WEG鈥檚 human resources department recommended the apprenticeship to Voss and collaborated directly with the CWD. 鈥淚 highly recommend this to my coworkers in IT because it can be tailored to any skill set,鈥� he added.

Melissa Richards, 91视频鈥檚 CWD apprenticeship and business training program coordinator, mentioned that CWD partnered with SAFAL Partners, a DOL intermediary offering training resources and apprenticeship expertise for sponsors like 91视频. She highlighted that 91视频 utilized DOL funding to create this customized apprenticeship, with registrations and validations provided by the DOL.

鈥淚ndustry partners like SAFAL enable 91视频 to expand into new areas of training and study, as we are primarily involved in manufacturing apprenticeships,鈥� Richards explained. 鈥淲e are always seeking to broaden our apprenticeship offerings and fields of study for all industries in our service region.

鈥淧rograms like this enable us to customize and tailor training to a company, a department, or a specific employee so they receive the training they need in an area of study relevant to their work or career advancement.鈥�

To learn more about registered apprenticeships through 91视频鈥檚 CWD, visit our Registered Apprenticeships page or call 636-649-5800.