{"id":19586,"date":"2022-05-31T09:04:40","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T07:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sw-machines.com\/?page_id=19586"},"modified":"2026-04-28T14:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:49:12","slug":"apprenticeship-at-sw","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sw-machines.com\/us\/career\/apprenticeship-at-sw\/","title":{"rendered":"Apprenticeship at SW"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth hundred-percent-height hundred-percent-height-center-content non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-sticky-container fusion-custom-z-index fusion-absolute-container fusion-absolute-position-small fusion-absolute-position-medium fusion-absolute-position-large\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-z-index:1;--awb-padding-top:10%;--awb-padding-bottom:10%;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-sticky-background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0) !important;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" data-transition-offset=\"0\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-sticky-small-visibility=\"1\" data-sticky-medium-visibility=\"1\" data-sticky-large-visibility=\"1\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-z-index:1;--awb-padding-top:40%;--awb-padding-bottom:40%;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:1.1%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:1.1%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none hundred-percent-fullwidth hundred-percent-height hundred-percent-height-center-content non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:center top;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:10%;--awb-padding-left:10%;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/sw-machines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sw-produkte-ausbildung-bei-sw-header.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-align-content-center fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-end fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:120px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-font-size:40px;--awb-line-height:1.2;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Frutiger Next&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p><strong>APPRENTICESHIP<\/strong><br \/>\nYour future is now.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"slideInRight\" data-animationDuration=\"0.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-mid-of-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Are you interested in <strong>working with your hands?<\/strong><br \/>Do you want to <strong>gain work experience while earning a college degree?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SW\u2019s got your back.<\/strong> With our <strong>mechatronics apprenticeship program<\/strong>, you get both classroom and on-the-job training while earning your associate degree \u2013 all debt free.<\/p>\n<p>Each fall, we hire two motivated individuals who are interested in mechatronics into <strong>our apprenticeship program in New Hudson, MI.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Think it could be for you?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:240px;--awb-padding-right:8%;--awb-padding-bottom:240px;--awb-padding-left:8%;--awb-bg-image:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%),url(https:\/\/sw-machines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sw-produkte-ausbildung-bei-sw-kachel-immer-im-team.jpg);;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#e4002b;--awb-border-left:10px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:80px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/sw-machines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sw-produkte-ausbildung-bei-sw-kachel-immer-im-team.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" aria-label=\"sw-produkte-ausbildung-bei-sw-kachel-immer-im-team\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27620%27%20height%3D%27620%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20620%20620%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27620%27%20height%3D%27620%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10%;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:10%;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:80px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"slideInRight\" data-animationDuration=\"0.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-mid-of-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-font-size:40px;--awb-line-height:1.2;--awb-text-transform:uppercase;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Frutiger Next Medium&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left\">Who is SW?<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: left\">SW is a supplier of <strong>single- and multi-spindle<\/strong> horizontal <strong>CNC machining centers<\/strong>, <strong>automation<\/strong>, and <strong>complete systems.<\/strong> We\u2019re a trusted single-source provider to companies in <strong>various industries,<\/strong> including automotive, EV, firearms, medical, construction, aerospace, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10%;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:10%;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:80px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"slideInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"0.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-mid-of-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-font-size:40px;--awb-line-height:1;--awb-text-transform:uppercase;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Frutiger Next Medium&quot;;\"><p style=\"text-align: right\">What is Mechatronics?<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: right\">The word Mechatronics itself is a combination of the words <strong>Mechanical and Electronic.<\/strong> At its core, it\u2019s the <strong>hands-on work<\/strong> that makes sure <strong>advanced machinery functions<\/strong> as designed \u2013 electronically, mechanically, and with computer control. As an apprentice at SW, you\u2019ll learn <strong>electronic circuitry, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems and robotics<\/strong> that will give you the <strong>knowledge to build, repair, and improve next-generation machinery and technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:240px;--awb-padding-right:8%;--awb-padding-bottom:240px;--awb-padding-left:8%;--awb-bg-image:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%),url(https:\/\/sw-machines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SW-US-What-is-mechatronics-.jpg);;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#e4002b;--awb-border-left:10px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:80px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/sw-machines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SW-US-What-is-mechatronics-.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" aria-label=\"SW-US-What-is-mechatronics-\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27620%27%20height%3D%27620%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20620%20620%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27620%27%20height%3D%27620%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:240px;--awb-padding-right:8%;--awb-padding-bottom:240px;--awb-padding-left:8%;--awb-bg-image:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%),url(https:\/\/sw-machines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sw-produkte-ausbildung-bei-sw-kachel-action-events.jpg);;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#e4002b;--awb-border-left:10px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:80px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/sw-machines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sw-produkte-ausbildung-bei-sw-kachel-action-events.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" aria-label=\"sw-produkte-ausbildung-bei-sw-kachel-action-events\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27620%27%20height%3D%27620%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20620%20620%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27620%27%20height%3D%27620%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10%;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:10%;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:80px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"slideInRight\" data-animationDuration=\"0.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-mid-of-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-font-size:40px;--awb-line-height:1.2;--awb-text-transform:uppercase;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Frutiger Next Medium&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left\">How does the apprenticeship program at SW work?<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: left\">The apprenticeship at SW provides a <strong>mix of classroom and on-the-job training<\/strong> while you earn your associate degree in Mechatronics Technology. SW is a proud host of the <strong>MAT<sup>2<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Apprenticeships Program,<\/strong> which is based on a German model, and even sponsored by the German American Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the <strong>three-year apprenticeship,<\/strong> you will <strong>rotate<\/strong> approximately every eight weeks <strong>between attending classes at Henry Ford College (HFC) and working at our facility in New Hudson, MI.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During both school and work periods, <strong>you\u2019ll receive a stipend for food and gas<\/strong>. When you\u2019re not in classes, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to <strong>put your new skills into action in the real world while earning a regular paycheck<\/strong>. SW also has a dedicated <strong>Apprentice Trainer<\/strong> who will <strong>support<\/strong> you <strong>throughout your educational journey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>After completing<\/strong> the three-year program, you\u2019ll have an associate <strong>degree in Mechatronics Technology from Henry Ford College, completely paid for by SW<\/strong>. You pay us back by completing two years of employment at SW after the program. Of course, we hope you\u2019ll stay with us long-term!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"slideInRight\" data-animationDuration=\"0.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-mid-of-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-font-size:40px;--awb-line-height:1.2;--awb-text-transform:uppercase;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Frutiger Next Medium&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left\">What about the Global Student Exchange Program?<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Expand both your <strong>technical and cultural knowledge<\/strong> with our <strong>global exchange program!<\/strong> During your 3-year apprenticeship, you will have the <strong>opportunity to spend several weeks at our headquarters in Waldm\u00f6ssingen, Germany.<\/strong> You will rotate through various departments and participate in <strong>exciting activities with your American and German peers<\/strong>. In exchange, <strong>SW North America will welcome several German Apprentices<\/strong> for a visit each year, allowing them the chance to improve their English, experience the American culture, and get to know you!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:uppercase;\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\">Want to learn more?<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p><strong><span style=\"color: #e4002b\">|<\/span> <\/strong>Listen to SW\u2019s apprentice trainer Ben Carlson and apprentice Mitchell White have to say about the program in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Jd95rLneJGs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>video<\/strong><\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #e4002b\">|<\/span> <\/strong>Read this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/choosetochallenge-interview-sarah-conrad-eileen-fries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>interview<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>on LinkedIn with apprentice Sarah Conrad.<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #e4002b\">|<\/span> <\/strong>Learn even more exciting things about our apprenticeship program in this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mediafra.admiralcloud.com\/customer_609\/51580779-b006-4477-9578-5b2511c74ecd?response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%3D%22GA%20Trade%20Q3%20interactive.pdf%22&amp;Expires=1653322379&amp;Key-Pair-Id=APKAI2N3YMVS7R4AXMPQ&amp;Signature=ipyB1DMc8asSOKfpSLBddEfoBAxRy5LosgC8AHf67q8gGCNmEu5-qtcTuxyJbTyCOK9KNTy9KfdMcDsNy52uMxQ6LPsWSaY2mputW9NgIwcyHRwyQvR2bt2fnsxXHme3ds7mP7MVyRCCs6dDrrYwzihKZyHb8famosD5rjVTZrGUIjHhl9RaqHS-nzNl41-qZS07VOC41cEI9mw4R-Z5bJB6lvHcWci3JlTpQoM5V3eXVxFzAwYAEAvUteABbTTHLDmdTWh7JE5YRAr31-Tm37M4pEIixdGbm-SCXrQu4I37hpoVyvr~WKQQIHamerKgnknqJGokeH6mDmOwE~arTQ__#page=26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>interview<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>with the German American Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" 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fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\" style=\"--awb-font-size:130px;--awb-line-height:1;--awb-letter-spacing:2px;--awb-text-transform:uppercase;--awb-text-color:#e4002b;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Frutiger Next&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left\">Connection.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\" style=\"--awb-font-size:42px;--awb-line-height:1.2;--awb-text-transform:uppercase;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Frutiger Next Bold&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left\">Have questions about the program?<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\" style=\"--awb-font-size:28px;--awb-line-height:1.2;--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Frutiger Next&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left\">Have questions about the program? Want to schedule a tour of our New Hudson facility with our apprentice trainer? Contact us! We are happy to answer all questions you or your parents might have.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to apply for the program? 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