SOUTHFIELD, MI – The German American Chambers of Commerce (GACC) awarded Dürr the 2020 Apprenticeship Award for outstanding leadership and innovation in workforce development and education by implementing the German-certified MAT2 (Michigan Advanced Technician Training) apprenticeship program in the United States. The winner was announced at the virtual Award ceremony during the 2020 German American Apprenticeship Conference in November.
Dürr was recognized for its hands-on, holistic approach to training and supporting apprentices as they progress into full-time employees. Ensuring that the company’s apprentices have state-of-the-art training equipment and opportunities to grow and explore in directions that interest them the most, Dürr has created a sustainable workforce pipeline that benefits both the company and its employees. Dürr’s first apprentice, Scott Kristian, is also recognized for his outstanding work as a full-time Associate Installation Technician working towards leadership in project management.