Venice High School graduate hired as a
full-time apprentice through program that encourages skilled labor
mentorship
PGT Innovations (NYSE: PGTI), a national leader in the premium
window, door, and garage door industry, is achieving results with
its Pathway to PGTI program, as it recently welcomed Andrew Clark,
a Venice High School alum, into its four-year apprenticeship
program in the Tool and Die Department at the company's Venice
facility. Clark is the first hire to come from the program, which
aims to build interest and awareness in manufacturing career
opportunities. The program places PGT Innovations at the forefront
of the movement to provide local students with a direct pipeline to
rewarding, growth-oriented jobs.
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From left to right: Andrew Clark,
full-time apprentice at PGT Innovations, with Mike Edmunds,
Journeyman Tool and Die maker at PGT Innovations (Photo: Business
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Clark was introduced to PGT Innovations in 2022 as a high school
senior enrolled in the Pathway to PGTI program. In the program,
Venice High School students spend two hours of each school day at
PGT Innovations, with part of that time dedicated to classroom
training at PGT Innovations’ on-site training center and the rest
of the time working alongside a skilled mentor. The program
provides an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to
develop skilled trade experience while still in school, and
students benefit from a technical education path, guided training,
and a viable employment opportunity after graduation.
“At my school, there was a sign-up period for the program, but I
missed it,” said Clark. “Later, one of our assistant principals
stopped me in the hallway because she knew I liked to weld. She
asked me if I wanted to join, and I was ecstatic.”
After completing the Pathway to PGTI program earlier this year,
Clark was invited back to PGT Innovations for a full-time paid
summer internship opportunity in the Tool and Die Department.
During his time interning, Clark had access to more hands-on
activities throughout the department, including working on the mill
and grinder, welding, and learning a variety of new skills.
Upon completion of his summer internship, Clark was admitted
into the four-year apprenticeship program for the Tool and Die
Department at PGT Innovations, starting Aug. 1. Clark is working
directly with Mike Edmunds, a Journeyman Tool and Die maker with
over 45 years of experience, who will serve as his mentor
throughout the apprenticeship.
“I enjoy being a mentor because I’m passionate about what I do,”
said Edmunds. “Especially when you get someone like Andrew who has
a new interest in the craft, and you can see it in their eyes.
Doing this for over 45 years, you tend to forget where you started.
When these young individuals come in, it brings back a lot of
memories.”
PGT Innovations launched its apprenticeship program, sponsored
by CareerSource Suncoast, in 2018 for the Tool and Die Department,
and currently has one in development for Line Maintenance. The
apprenticeship programs must be designed, developed, and then
approved by the Department of Education before they can
operate.
“We are thrilled to see the results of this promising
initiative,” said Rachel Evans, Vice President of Human Relations
at PGT Innovations. “The Pathway to PGTI program is a shining
example of what we can achieve right here in our community.”
Per the Department of Education's annual apprenticeship and
pre-apprenticeship report for 2021-22, an increasing number of
employers across the state recognized the value of such programs,
with 275 active apprenticeships, 53 active pre-apprenticeships, and
3,600 participating employers reported.
As PGT Innovations continues to lead the industry in workforce
development, it proudly champions the impact of innovative programs
like Pathway to PGTI in shaping the future of manufacturing.
About PGT Innovations, Inc.
PGT Innovations manufactures and supplies premium windows,
doors, and garage doors. Its highly engineered and technically
advanced products can withstand some of the toughest weather
conditions on Earth and are revolutionizing the way people live by
unifying indoor and outdoor living spaces.
PGT Innovations creates value through deep customer
relationships, understanding the unstated needs of the markets it
serves, and a drive to develop category-defining products. Through
its brands, PGT Innovations is also the nation’s largest
manufacturer of impact-resistant windows and doors and holds the
leadership position in its primary market.
The PGT Innovations’ family of brands include CGI®,
PGT® Custom Windows and Doors, WinDoor®, Western
Window Systems, Anlin Windows & Doors, Eze-Breeze®, Eco
Window Systems, NewSouth Window Solutions, and Martin Door. The
company’s brands, in their respective markets, are a preferred
choice of architects, builders, and homeowners throughout North
America and the Caribbean. Their high-quality products are
available in custom and standard sizes with massive dimensions that
allow for unlimited design possibilities in residential,
multi-family, and commercial projects. For additional information,
visit www.pgtinnovations.com.
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