Volkswagen is embarking on a hands-on training initiative involving some of its most complex plant machinery that officials say is unique to the auto industry in America.
Gary Booth, manager of training and development for VW’s operations in Chattanooga, said the program is at least as good as what VW uses in Germany and might go beyond it.
“It’s bringing them on-the-job training,” he said. “It’s hands-on practical experience.”
It’s called the Automotive Mechatronics Program, and plans are to bring 60 people through the initiative, or 20 people each year, Mr. Booth said. They’ll learn over a three-year period how to troubleshoot and repair some of the most complicated machinery in the plant, he said.
Mr. Booth said the program also will offer classroom experience.