About

The GA CATT dual vocational training program was signed into effect in Newnan, GA May 16, 2016 by Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle of Georgia and Stefanie Jehlitschka, President and CEO of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc (GACC South). Coweta County’s Central Educational Center, West Georgia Technical College, the Technical College System of Georgia, and eight Coweta County manufacturers became the first regional group within GA CATT, launching the nation's first apprenticeship program under the umberella of the GACC that focuses on high school students and involves a consortium of companies.

Jehlitschka and Cagle in signing the Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training, GA CATT, into effect

Headquartered in Atlanta, the GACC South’s mission is to promote the expansion of bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the United States via the official representation of German companies, membership and consulting services.

​GACC South’s work to develop GA CATT addresses the workforce needs of companies and their challenges of finding a skilled workforce.

The three year program combines on-the-job training at companies and theoretical training at a college for various industrial professions.

1. Using an international industry-defined program to create highly-skilled and readily employable graduates.
2. Students can choose an associate degree along with German DIHK/AHK certification (technical career certification) and other accreditation.
3. Employers, the State of Georgia, and local school system provide tuition, fees, materials, tools, textbooks, and an increasing hourly wage for the duration of the company specific training as well as the potential subsequent employment.
4. Allows companies to expand their own workforce and ensure professional competency standards by being directly involved in the education/training process.

Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training
1170 Howell Mill Road, Suite 300
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
Phone number: +1 (404) 586-6800