German American Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Chapter

❗ Ribbon Cutting for the Nation’s First EV Technician Apprenticeship! We celebrated an incredible milestone last Thursday: the ribbon-cutting and unveiling of the nation’s first Electric Vehicle (EV) Automotive Technician Apprenticeship program with an state-of-the-art EV lab at the Community College of Allegheny County West Hills Center. Thank-you to our incredible supporters and partners to bring our vision of an industry-led, hands-on, safe and debt-free training to life and build the next generation of EV technicians: the team at CCAC, Ami Gatts at the Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board, Partner4Work Pittsburgh, Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Association, Handwerkskammer Südthüringen, Hillman Foundation, AYA Instruments Inc., U.S. Department of Labor! We are honored to welcome and hear from our fantastic speakers:  Acting Secretary Julie Su, Congressman Chris Deluzio, County Executive Sara Innamorato, Deputy Mayor City of Pittsburgh Jake Pawlak, Dr. Quintin Bullock of CCAC, Rachel Mauer the GACC, Lisa McIntyre of the Greater Pittsburgh Auto Dealers Association, and Partner4Work CEO Robert Cherry. In their speeches they highlighted the strong federal, state, and local commitment to an equitable workforce development and the program's innovative focus on safe workforce development and transition to green and clean energy. A big thank-you to our colleagues from German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. New York Office and President & CEO Susanne Gellert for flying to Pittsburgh to join us for this special event. We can't wait to launch the first cohort and fill the EV lab with students in the Spring semester 2025. #RibbonCutting #WorkforceDevelopment #EVTechnician #Apprenticeships #CleanEnergy #Pittsburgh Matthew Allen Lisa Conturo Jennifer Russell Gia Routh

✨ The holiday season is here, and we at GACC Pittsburgh want to take a moment to thank our community for an incredible year! 🌟 Wishing you a season filled with joy, warmth, and time to reflect on the accomplishments of 2024. Here's to an even brighter 2025 ahead! 🎉 #HappyHolidays #GACCPittChapter

✨ 2024 flew by in the blink of an eye, and what a year it has been! 🎉 From the exciting ribbon cutting of the EV Automotive Technician Apprenticeship Program to vibrant networking events such as the Annual Ice Gala, Happy Hours, and the festive Glühwein Event, we had a year full of connection and growth. 📬 Read all about our main achievements and celebrations in our 2024 Recap Newsletter! Catch up on the moments that made this year so special. 👉 [Link: https://lnkd.in/dDrU4TXx ] #GACCPittChapter #YearInReview #2024Highlights

🌟 Reflecting on a Successful First Year of Our iTec Apprenticeship Program 🌟   In the fall of 2023, our GACC Apprenticeship Team launched the Industrial Training and Education Consortium of the Lehigh Valley (iTec) in partnership with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, LVEDC, the Manufacturers Resource Center, and Workforce Board Lehigh Valley.   iTec is based on the German apprenticeship model and focuses on coordinating state approval of certification programs, developing curriculums, training instructors, and recruiting apprentices.   Since its launch, iTec has expanded to include additional apprenticeship programs and several new manufacturers. The program’s success has now also been recognized in the Lehigh Valley Business journal: https://lnkd.in/dDueFXKR   Thank you to our partners and all participating manufacturers for a productive collaboration!   Lehigh Valley Chamber Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp. Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) Workforce Board Lehigh Valley B. Braun Medical Inc. (US), Lutron Electronics, Heidelberg Materials North America, OraSure Technologies, Bracalente Manufacturing Group, Health Care Service Corporation, Evonik, JULABO USA, Inc., Hindlepower, Inc., Oldcastle APG, Tyber Medical, LLC

Thank you to Our Presenting Sponsor: Bank of America We are proud to announce that Bank of America is once again the Presenting Sponsor for this year’s 10th Annual Ice Gala. We are deeply grateful for their continued support and partnership in making this event a remarkable celebration of German-American collaboration. This year’s theme, Maskenball, invites you to step into an evening of elegance and mystery. Don’t miss out—buy your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable night! Tickets: https://lnkd.in/de5gG_kM Want to become a sponsor? Here is the link to our Sponsor Brochure: https://lnkd.in/dZ46pUmS #IceGala2025 #BankOfAmerica #Maskenball #GermanAmericanPartnership #GetYourTicketsNow #GACCpit 

🎄 Recap: GACC Pit Annual Glühwein Event 🍷 What a fantastic evening at the GACC Pit Annual Glühwein Event yesterday! We gathered at Cellar On Penn to enjoy their delicious homemade Glühwein, a traditional German mulled wine spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and citrus—perfect for the season. It was a night filled with warmth, laughter, and holiday cheer as friends old and new came together to celebrate. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and to Cellar On Penn for making this year's Glühwein so special. We can't wait to do it again next year! #GACCPit #Glühwein #HolidayCheers #CellarOnPenn #WinterTraditions

🚀 Attention STEM Students! 🌟 General Carbide Corporation is hosting an exclusive GCC Tour on Thursday, January 9th, 2025! This is your chance to: 🔹 Explore their facilities 🔹 Learn about exciting summer internship opportunities 🔹 Meet the management team 🎓 Open to students enrolled in STEM-related post-secondary programs. 💡 Register now using the QR code on the flyer! 📢 Share this with your friends, classmates, and anyone in a STEM-related post-secondary program. Let's make connections that shape the future! #STEMCareers #InternshipOpportunities #GeneralCarbide #Networking #CareerGrowth #GaccPit

We love when our #Apprentices and #Alumni get highlighted and recognized for their hard work by our employers - keep them coming :) Mike was part of our first Mechatronics Technician Cohort and joined right after graduating from Western Area CTC. He was a stellar apprentice from day one and beyond the program. He is an example of hard work and dedication and how far this can bring you in a program like ours. We're very proud of his accomplishments and can't wait to see what's still in store for our alumni at Hennecke Inc. #Apprenticeships #GermanstyleApprenticeships #Training #Careerpath #gaccpit

Congrats to our stellar intern Jana Schmid for receiving the 2024 PennACE Student of the Year Award for Business! We are grateful to have you on the team and so proud of all of your achievements! #gaccpit #Intern #successstory #PointParkUniversity #Pittsburgh Point Park University

✨ Step into a Night of Mystery and Elegance ✨ We are thrilled to announce the 10th Annual Ice Gala – Maskenball Edition on Friday, February 21st, in the breathtaking Wintergarden. Celebrate a decade of unforgettable memories, community impact, and connection at this year’s German Masquerade Ball. 🎭 📍 Highlights of the Evening: Stunning ice sculptures A gourmet gala dinner Inspiring presentations The graduation ceremony for our apprentices The announcement of the Apprentice of the Year A lively After Party with music and dancing! This special night supports our Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs, honoring the achievements of apprentices and the companies that empower them. 🎟️ Early bird tickets are available now through December 31st—secure your spot at the year’s most anticipated gala! Tickets: https://lnkd.in/de5gG_kM #IceGala2024 #Maskenball #GermanMasquerade #CelebrateSuccess #CommunityImpact #GACCpit #Event #10thIceGala