Andreas Brockmann

Apprenticeship Manager & Director of Adult Education -Workforce Development · United Grinding NA & Warren County Career Center

Andreas Brockmann: I am an Engineer and Educator with over 30 years’ experience in automation (21 yrs. SaraLee - Germany / 11 yrs. Sculptz - SC).He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, a Technical Business and Management degree, as well as an Apprenticeship Instructor Certification AdA-Ausbilderschein) from IHK - Münster, Germany. My expertise is in developing dual training programs what contributed to the successful development of the workforce in various manufacturing companies. My incredible proficiency made me the go to person for any work-related education programs. Previously I served as Director of the Altix Academy at Altix Consulting - Mason, OH, an international manufacturing consulting firm. Before that I worked as Head of Technical Training & Education, U.S. for Festo Didactic - Mason, OH and in the Engineering Division at York Technical College - Rock Hill, SC as the Department Chair for Industrial Maintenance Technology (IMT), Mechatronic & Welding, where I created a unique associate degree with a curriculum tailored to specific requirements of industry partners in the Charlotte, NC area. I am a past board member of the Emerging Workforce Committee Chair of the Workforce Investment Board, Butler, Clermont, Warren County (Area12) - OH, a past member of Examination Board of Mechatronic Technician of the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC) of the Midwest, a Austrian, Swiss, German (ASG) committee member of the European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) - Cincinnati, OH, serving on the Education & Training Committee at the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio, and an active member and former President at Rotary Int. - Lancaster, SC. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chad Bridgman: I am a strategic leader in workforce development with over a decade of experience bridging the gap between education and industry. As the Director of Adult Education and Workforce Development at the Warren County Career Center, I serve as the primary liaison between local businesses and the skilled talent emerging from WCCC's programs. My expertise is rooted in my time at Sinclair Community College, where I founded the Office of Work Based Learning. During my tenure, I connected hundreds of students with industry leaders and secured more than $5 million in grant funding to expand work-based learning opportunities. My work focuses on preparing individuals for in demand careers, helping ensure that local manufacturing, technology, and healthcare employers have a strong pipeline of qualified professionals. Beyond my professional role, I am committed to supporting education and workforce initiatives throughout the region. I currently serve as a member of the Warren County ESC Governing Board, where I contribute to local governance and education policy.