Company/Training Program Details
Mechatronics Immersive Learning Experience (MILE)

 

 The M.I.L.E. (Mechatronics Immersive Learning Experience) grant is specifically geared toward helping veterans gain hi-tech, transferable skills.

To support the growing demand in the mechatronics field, this grant will implement a pathway for military veterans enrolled at Georgia Piedmont Technical College to have an immersive learning experience exposing them to the mechatronics career field.

The MILE grant is referred to as a ‘pivot grant,’ meaning it allows recipients to switch paths from previous careers. The training, education and career readiness will be managed primarily through the college’s economic development division where six cohorts of 10 students each will be enrolled in the 16-week long program, during which time they’ll be paid $24/hour for their training. Grant funding will go toward participant support and operational costs. To see if you qualify, fill out this application.
M&M Freight Dispatching

 

 Starting in 2024, Georgia Piedmont Technical College will offer a certification in freight dispatching, driven by M&M Dispatching Company.  Freight dispatching is an essential aspect of the transportation and logistics industry, and many people never consider this option as an entry point into the multi-billion-dollar transportation and logistics industry. Funding opportunities may be available. Please take a look at the video (https://vimeo.com/878359639?share=copy) and attachment for more details.

To apply, email Rontai Walker, Director of Business and Industry Services at walkerr@gptc.edu
Tesla Wall Connector & Universal Certification

 

 The demand for skilled professionals in the EV and energy sectors is skyrocketing. In 2022 alone, global electric vehicle (EV) sales reached 10.3 million, with Bloomberg projecting that number to more than double to 21 million by 2025 and reach 26.8 million by 2030.

Visit https://www.vtecenter.org/events/tesla-wall-connector-universal-certification-september-2024-georgia-piedmont-technical-college for more information.
Shadowbox Backlot Academy The first studio-based, studio-run workforce development platform offering industry-led certifications for workforce-ready employees, and a direct pathway to entry-level on-set jobs.

 

Shadowbox Studios is an industry-leading state-of-the-art independent studio with a growing 850,000 square foot facility located in DeKalb County, Georgia. This facility has been home to such blockbuster features as ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’, ‘Jungle Cruise’ and ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’. http://shadowboxstudios.com

 

The training unit is known as Shadowbox Backlot Academy, and we are running “last mile” training programs for individuals that would like to prepare for production work in the film industry. The “last mile” refers to the task-level training that takes you the final distance to Day One Ready. The program is designed to provide a full overview of the mechanics and workings of a large-scale production and skills-based training targeted to prepare On-Set Production Assistants. Shadowbox will actively seek to place successful completers in positions on productions.

 

For more information, visit https://shadowboxstudios.com/backlot-academy/