Learning & Development
Your Journey Starts Here!
Focus on people development at all levels of our organization is a strategic priority and we believe each of us plays a role in career development. You own your career development, your manager is there to support you and G&W Electric is here to sponsor you by providing experiences, challenges, opportunities, and tools that support your needs. We are committed to continue investing in enhanced and new development opportunities that support your development journey.
Apprenticeship Program
G&W Electric has built a culture focused on employee success with a strong approach to cultivating talent internally. Launched in 2013, our apprenticeship programs have offered the greatest growth opportunities for employees with diverse backgrounds across the company. We offer programs for positions such as maintenance, welding fabrications, electrical drafting, and electronic technicians. The programs range from six months to two years and can include up to 600-hundred hours of training, plus an on-the-job certification program.
Rotational Programs
The rotational program moves employees from one job to another providing a variety of experiences with an opportunity to enhance their awareness of personal interests, strengthen their skills, and build relationships throughout the organization while accelerating their onboarding.
Tuition Reimbursement
G&W Electric recognizes that investment in the development of its employees is critical to the growth and success of the Company. Individual pursuit of professional development to maximize effectiveness within the company, to enhance job-related knowledge and/or for career advancement within the Company is greatly encouraged. The purpose of the policy is to provide tuition reimbursement for work-related undergraduate courses, graduate courses as well as professional certifications.
Committed to Growth
Employee growth is as important to us as business growth. We cultivate an entrepreneurial environment for our employees, providing resources and forward-thinking programs to assist them in achieving their career goals. We are committed to continue investing in formalized training and certification programs as well as other team development opportunities to support your development and career growth.
Neurodiversity Workforce Program
Our company is committed to providing meaningful careers for individuals on the autism spectrum and individuals with disabilities that are eager to work while enhancing our employee diversity and culture. In a world where many individuals on the autism spectrum are unemployed and individuals with disabilities are overlooked, G&W Electric is excited to provide safe and meaningful employment to this untapped, dedicated workforce. This initiative improves our customer service, strengthens our community, and enhances our corporate culture.
Success Stories
Meet Kyle
Kyle graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in electrical engineering and sought a job that would allow him to apply his technical expertise while exploring business and communication skills. He found his niche in the power industry and began his career as an application engineer at G&W Electric. Kyle’s proudest accomplishment was transitioning into a solution architect, where he enjoyed solving customer problems. In his current role as a manager of application engineering, Kyle finds fulfillment in mentoring the next generation of engineers, sharing industry knowledge, and instilling the values of G&W Electric.
Meet Fernando
Apprentice Success Stories
Beginning his electrical manufacturing career as a forklift driver in 1998, Fernando Mena has always been a quick learner with the determination to consistently climb the company ladder. After only six months as forklift driver at Joslyn Manufacturing, he transferred to the company’s injection molding department. Shortly after, he was approached by the plant manager to take over the cable accessories team.
