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Representatives of Stellantis’s Kokomo plants paid a visit to Ivy Tech Kokomo recently to salute the dozens of their UAW apprentices who have earned a place on the Dean’s List at the College this year.
Chris Murray, the UAW Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) lead at the Indiana Transmission Plant, and Andrew Keogh, UAW Continuous Improvement and Communication lead at ITP, were joined by Stellantis Senior Labor Relations manager Joseph Martino in touring the Ivy Tech facilities and meeting with some of the apprentices. Areas covered included welding, machine tool, electrical and mechanical technology, and the Industry 4.0 lab.
More than 80 of the current apprentices were named to the latest Dean’s List in recognition of their outstanding work in their skilled trades programs. The UAW leaders acknowledged that these achievements come from discipline, dedication and a strong commitment to mastering their craft and thanked the apprentices for setting an elevated level of professionalism, pride, effort, and safety for the job every day.
From the spring of 2023 to fall of 2025, apprentices have earned a spot on the Ivy Tech Dean’s list more than 400 times.
“Working full-time and going to school along with maintaining a balanced family life outside of work and school is something to be proud of,” Murray said. “Thank you for all your inspiration and inspiring the rest of us.”
Katie Loman, vice chancellor of Ivy+ Career Link, Ivy Tech’s workforce development arm, noted the value of collaboration between Stellantis, the UAW and Ivy Tech.
“We work together collectively and comprehensively to make sure the apprentices are going down the right path and will be successful,” Loman said. “Together we assure that the courses stay current, that they reflect what’s happening on the plant floor, and that the training the apprentices are receiving is relevant to their current work environment.”
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally recognized credential.
UAW apprenticeship prepares students for skilled trades positions including millwright, plumber/pipefitter, toolmaker, die cast/die maker, machine repair, and electrician.