ICATT Apprenticeship Program

A Major Expansion for Workforce Development in Iowa City!

ALPLA Group recently celebrated the grand opening of their brand-new, $15 million Training and Development Center in Iowa City — and what a celebration it was!

This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated exclusively to in-company training, giving ALPLA the ability to build and manage their own workforce pipeline from the ground up. Since launching their apprenticeship program in 2024, ALPLA and trainer Dennis Coer have already made incredible strides in developing the next generation of skilled workers — and this center is the next big step in that journey.

The opening brought together an incredible group of guests, including:
🔘 Philipp Lehner, CEO of ALPLA
🔘 Tasos Pourloukakis, Managing Director, ALPLA North America
🔘 Mirna Morcos, SHRM- SCP, HR Director, ALPLA North America
🔘 Mayor Bruce Teague, Iowa City
🔘 Dr. Petra Schneebauer, Ambassador of Austria to the USA

Representatives traveled from ALPLA locations across the globe, spanning from Mexico to Austria, a testament to just how significant this investment is, not only for Iowa City, but for the entire ALPLA organization.

This center also marks a powerful step forward for the broader Iowa City community, strengthening the partnership between ALPLA and Kirkwood Community College to create a sustainable, local talent pipeline that benefits everyone.

ICATT is proud to provide the structure and quality control that keeps this program running at the highest standard, and we're excited to see everything this new center makes possible.

Congratulations to the entire ALPLA team! 🏭