![Mitch Smith (center) poses with WCC Dean of Apprenticeship & Skilled Trades Marilyn Donham and Milan Metal Systems’ Doug McCormick during a luncheon celebrating the completion of Smith’s apprenticeship. (Photo by Rich Rezler)](/news/ontherecord/articles/_media/smith.png)
Apprenticeship 'changed my career outlook'
Richard Rezler - October 01, 2019
Mitch Smith was hired at Dura GAS Milan Metal Systems, LLC, as a temporary employee making $9 hour. Five years later, thanks to an apprenticeship program facilitated by Washtenaw Community College, he’s a card-carrying tool and die journeyman making more than triple that hourly rate.
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![Mitch Smith with Milan Steel Systems tooling manager Doug McCormick and WCC Dean of Apprenticeships and Skilled Trades Marilyn Donham.](/news/articles/_media/mitchsmith.jpg)
Apprenticeship completely changed my career outlook, says graduate
Richard Rezler - September 12, 2019
Thanks to an apprenticeship program facilitated by WCC, Mitch Smith is a card-carrying tool and die journeyman making more than triple that hourly rate.
View Post : Apprenticeship completely changed my career outlook, says graduate