Skilled Trades Apprentice and Training

NEW APPRENTICE SELECTION PROCESS

EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1 , 2008

The UAW-GM Skilled Trades and Apprentice Committee have updated the Apprentice Placement and Application process for the first time since 1987. The new process will be web-based and include a new series of tests and a revised interview process.

 Beginning September 1 , 2008 , all non-seniority (NON-GM EMPLOYEE) candidates that are currently on a “SELECTABLE APPRENTICE LIST” will be removed from all Vehicle Manufacturing , Stamping and Powertrain sites ( exceptions include: Milford , Design and Engineering Services , Grand Blanc , and Flint Tool and Die).

 Candidates will be allowed to reapply for the test once under this new process. Interested  candidates should contact the local Apprentice Committee at the plant they are interested in Apprentice Training at to reapply or for more information.

 PLEASE NOTE: Non-seniority candidates affected by this change WILL NOT be notified. GM employees who have family or friends that will be affected by this change are asked to communicate this information to them using this announcement. If you have a question please call me at 810-236-9177 or email me at dsorensen@uaw599.com.

 If you are interested in becoming involved in the Apprentice Selection process and are active working, laid off  or non-seniority at this location please download and print the Request for Apprenticeship information form. Fill this form out completely and accurately with all the requested information. You may return this to Building 18,on the corner of Leith St. and Industrial Ave. at the personnel window, week days, 9:00AM to Noon and 1:30PM to 3:30PM. or Snail Mail this completed form to:

Don Sorensen, Chairman
UAW Local 599 Apprentice Committee
GM Powertrain Flint-North
Mail Code, 485-11-020
902 E. Leith St.
Flint, Michigan 48550
 

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