Articulating Success
Equipment upgrades and articulation agreements further joint success for Local 100 and Choose Bigger Mid-Atlantic By Jessica Kirby In 2021, Local 100 JATC chairperson Rob Delawder announced ongoing efforts to enhance training at Local 100’s JATC and an alliance with the College of Southern Maryland to establish an articulation agreement. Choose Bigger program manager Kurt Snyder says, “It is great to see Local 100 moving forward with the College of Southern Maryland. Once our network of high school (Career Technical Education) CTE programs expands, we will truly have a robust and sustainable talent development pipeline for years to come.” Other efforts to establish agreements with technical high school programs are still awaiting approval for maximum recruitment efforts. Snyder also says there are two counties in Maryland ready to dedicate CTE resources and align with Local 100 for future careers and placement—the initiative is still awaiting approval with the JATC and Local 100. “The articulation agreement is a gateway to access various pools of talent for recruitment purposes,” Snyder says. “Additionally, the training at these educational institutions can synchronize with training at the JATC and in the field for rapid acceleration of skill sets and industry techniques.” Articulation agreements between outside organizations and 10 » Partners in Progress » www.pinp.org
Local 100’s apprenticeship program offer more than a few unique benefits to both parties, says Richie LaBille, business manager-president at Local 100. “From the outside organization’s perspective, it offers the individual seeking job placement a direct pathway to a rewarding career with continued training, educational opportunities, and benefits,” he says. “Potential apprentices can sometimes gain direct entry or advanced placement into our apprenticeship. This allows outside organizations the ability to
