Ryan Hundt
hundtr1@michigan.org
517.614.1274
MAT2 Panel Discussion
Panel Members
Mike Gidley
CEO, Pontiac Coil
Bernie Berrigan
Director, Human Resources
Brose
Patrick Hillberg, PhD
Solutions Architect
Siemens
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The need for
CHANGE
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Formation of MAT 2
Addressing Critical Issues
Shortage in Skilled Labor
82% of manufacturing companies report a
moderate to severe shortage in skilled labor
Aging Workforce
Average worker in manufacturing industry is 44.5
years old
 Cost of Postsecondary Education
Average published charges for full-time
undergraduates in 2013-14: $18,391.00
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Formation of MAT 2
Benchmarked on German Dual Education
System
Learning by doing
Combines time spent in a classroom with
real-world experiences at a company
Ensures Return on Investment
Students contribute work like a regular
employee, require less training once they
have a job, and companies don’t spend as
much money on recruitment, retention, and
re-training of new employees
Contributes to low youth unemployment rates
(Germany: 8%; Spain: 56%; Italy: 38%)
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What is MAT2?
Michigan Advanced Technical Training
Industry
Colleges
Government
K-12 Schools
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MAT 2 Program Overview
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The System
The MAT2 System

A dual education system

Industry-Driven

Partnership between industry and educators

Major System Standards
(Processes, tools, agreements)

Standard Process for Development of programs
(curriculum, program and learning outcomes)

Can incorporate any technical profession

Social responsibility combined with an industry-focused
approach
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MAT 2 Program Overview
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The Programs
The MAT2 Programs

Individual professions, based on MAT2 System

Content Development : Industry and Colleges

2-3 year program (depending on profession)

Classes in cohort format
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Fall 2014 Programs Offered
Mechatronics
Technical Product
Design
Information
Technology
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Timeline
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School and Work Schedule
Year 4 &5
Full-time
Work
Year 1 ,2 and 3:
Work periods: 8 Weeks
School periods: 8 Weeks
School and Work Schedule
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
School
Work
School
Work
Work
School
Work
Work
School
School
Work
School
School
Work
Work
Work
School
School
Work
Work
Accepted Model: Mechatronics
Non- Exempt Position, Employment on at-will basis
Hourly rates increasing with work competences
Annual Vacation & Benefits (based on federal employment law
and established company policies for part-time employees)
Reimbursement
Tuition, certification fees, allowance (terminate for cause)
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Industry Participation
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MAT 2 Industry Partners
Current Participating
Companies
Borg-Warner
Eberspaecher
KOSTAL
Brose U.S.
EMAG
Pontiac Coil
Cadillac Products
Frimo
Secure 24
Automotive Parts
FTE
Van-Rob Kirchoff
Dasi
Jenoptik
VW
Duerr
Kern-Liebers
ZF
Detroit Diesel
Kessler
Proper
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How MAT2 Benefits Companies
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MAT 2 Program Overview
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MAT2 Benefits
Beneficial situation for enterprises (Business Case)
1. Year
Benefit
Training on in-house equipment from beginning
Standardized competencies and practices
Pipeline of well-trained talent as outcome
Internationally accredited tests and standards
Bridging today’s skills gap
Increasing involvement in real VA (value added) processes
(projects and production) – added value (

work in
Production
18 weeks

School and Lab
28 weeks
)
2. Year

work in
Production
27weeks
3. Year

work in
Production
36 weeks
-> VA added

School and Lab
21 weeks

School and Lab
14 weeks
Investment
School Stipends
Hourly Salary for work periods
Instructor(s)
Interview comment: “human investment with great business
case profitability ”
Salary+ costs
Salary+ costs
Salary+ costs
Time available to assess and improve the “fit”
between company and employee
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Value of MAT2
1. Known, reputable model of building a competent
workforce
2. NOT a short term Certificate training strategy
3. Industry defined curriculum (DACUM) resulting in
Associates Degree, and (pending) Department of
Labor journeyman card, and German certificate
4.
Statewide standardized curriculum minimizing
educational variations between colleges
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Value of MAT2
5.
Competency based learning, NOT time based
6. School/Work pattern builds long term behavior and
memory patterns
7. Behavioral and attitudinal components addressed
8. Grow commitment on both sides
 Long term loyalty and identity with company
 Less turnover
 Building work rotations add business value
sooner than internship/co-op, etc.
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Value of MAT2
9. Social good and business sense
10. Continued employment upon graduation assures return
on investment.
(3 yr. school + 2 yr. full-time employment)
9.
“Equal play” policy negates competition between
companies
10. Pro-rated pay back if student quits/fired
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MAT 2 Program Overview
Academic Providers
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Participation
Want to participate?
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Looking Ahead: Steps for Interested Companies
Self Evaluation:
Participation
Readiness
 Check Min.
Requirements
( Program/
Curriculum
Standards,
Resource
Commitment)
 Attend Webinar
(optional)
 Decision:
Non-Developer
OR Developer
Submit
Reservation
 Select
Profession
(Program)
 Select Cohort,
Community
College and # of
students
 Indicate interest
to MAT2
Administration
Initial
Meeting


Contact
MEDC/Orbitak
to schedule a
meeting at your
location.
Finalize
remaining
details
Formal
Committment
Agreement to
participate and
adhere to program
and system
standards
Preparation
and
Development
Begin preparing for
Company Fair,
submit necessary
info
(instructor name,
web info, schedule
CEO video)
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Contacts
Ryan Hundt
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
517.614.1274
hundtr1@michigan.org
Valerie Jemerson
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
517.373.1201
jemersonv@michigan.org
Dr. Thomas Baumann
Orbitak International
248.701.4625
Thomas.Baumann@ORBITAK-INTERNATIONAL.com
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Contacts
Website:
www.mitalent.org/MAT2
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Questions?
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MAT2 Panel Discussion
Panel Members
Mike Gidley
CEO, Pontiac Coil
Bernie Berrigan
Director, Human Resources
Brose
Patrick Hillberg, PhD
Solutions Architect
Siemens
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