Davidson Davie Apprenticeship Consortium welcomes SBA Home NC
Davidson Davie Apprenticeship Consortium announced today SBA Home North Carolina has joined the organization, growing the membership to nine companies.
SBA Home North Carolina, a Lithuanian furniture manufacturer, announced last October it would invest more than $70 million to establish its first North American furniture production plant in Mocksville. The plant opening will create 250 new jobs.
“The Davidson Davie Apprenticeship Consortium is happy to welcome SBA Home North Carolina,” said LaRue Cribb of KURZ Transfer Products and chairman of the DDAC board. “SBA Home manufactures furniture, and like all of the DDAC member companies, has opportunities for apprentices who want to pursue a career, develop hands-on training and skills while earning a debt-free associate degree.”
SBA Home North Carolina will begin recruitment of apprentices immediately.
SBA Home North Carolina will operate from a new, 500,000 square-foot innovative production facility to manufacture and distribute tribute furniture products to meet the demand of its customer base in the United States.
“We are excited to join the DDAC. This partnership aligns with our commitment to nurturing the future of our industry by helping grow and develop emerging talent,” said Samanta Garbenciene, human resources director for SBA Home North Carolina. “We look forward to collaborating with other industry leaders and providing valuable hands-on learning experiences to apprentices, equipping them with the skills needed to excel in the manufacturing sector.”
In addition to SBA Home North Carolina, DDAC membership includes BMK Group, Wolverine Proctor, EGGER Wood Products, KURZ Transfer Products, Mohawk Industries, Ingersoll Rand, Owens & Minor, and Cascade Die Casting Group.
About Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium:
Formed in 2019, Davidson and Davie Apprenticeship Consortium (DDAC) comprises manufacturing companies in Davidson and Davie counties, including BMK Group, Wolverine Proctor, EGGER Wood Products, KURZ Transfer Products, Mohawk Industries, Ingersoll Rand, Owens & Minor, Cascade Die Casting Group and SBA Home North Carolina with a goal of providing bright futures for tomorrow’s talents. The DDAC apprenticeship program provides a paid, four-year curriculum in mechanical or electrical trades, or a two-year production operator track with college costs paid. Apprentices receive competitive pay during their apprenticeship, along with a full benefits package and eligibility for full-time employment upon graduation. For more information, visit ddacapprentice.org, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.
