Savannah Technical College and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Commemorate Landmark Apprenticeship Partnership with Official Signing Ceremony
(BRYAN COUNTY, Ga.) Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech), the premier provider of career-ready technical education and workforce development in Coastal Georgia, and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) celebrated a major career development milestone today with the formal signing ceremony for their new apprenticeship partnership.
During the ceremony, seven apprentices formally signed their enrollment agreements, symbolizing the start of their journeys toward Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology diplomas. The successful completion of the course will result in them joining HMGMA’s Equipment Maintenance Department, solidifying their pathway into one of the most advanced manufacturing environments in the Southeast.
“This partnership with Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America represents a landmark achievement in our mission to provide career-focused education that meets the needs of our community and industry partners,” said Dr. Ryan W. Foley, President of Savannah Tech. “By integrating rigorous academic instruction with paid, on-the-job training, we are creating a direct and accessible pathway for our students to secure high-demand, high-skill careers right here in Coastal Georgia. This program exemplifies the power of collaboration in building a robust and skilled workforce for the future.”
The apprenticeship program provides students with invaluable experience in electrical and mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics and gearing. Apprentices spend three days per week on-site at HMGMA and two days in the classroom. Each participant is also paired with a mentor to guide their professional development.
“At HMGMA, we are building more than cars, we are building Meta Pros,” said Brent Stubbs, HMGMA Chief Administrative Officer. “The expanded partnership with Savannah Tech, utilizing the USDOL apprenticeship model, is helping us create the technical workforce we need with the robotics and automation skills necessary to support the renaissance of American manufacturing happening in Southeast Georgia.”
Apprentices begin their paid training at $20.40 an hour, with scheduled increases every six months. Upon completion next year, they will transition into full-time positions at HMGMA’s Equipment Maintenance Department, supporting technical operations at the plant’s Stamp, Weld, Paint and General Assembly shops.
The next apprenticeship is planned for 2026. Application details will be announced this spring.
About HMGMA
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) is Hyundai Motor Group’s first dedicated Electrified Vehicle mass-production plant located in Bryan County, GA. The new plant boasts a highly connected, automated, and flexible manufacturing system, which organically connects all elements of the EV ecosystem to realize customer value. The Georgia facility will become an intelligent manufacturing plant. All processes of production—order collection, procurement, logistics and production—are optimized utilizing AI and data. The innovative manufacturing system also helps create a human-centered work environment with robots assisting human workers.
A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.
Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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