Savannah Tech, Hyundai Metaplant Launch Apprenticeship Program with Formal Signing Ceremony

Nov. 21, 2025 – Savannah Technical College and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America marked a new workforce training partnership Tuesday with an official signing ceremony for an apprenticeship program that will prepare students for industrial maintenance careers at the company’s electric vehicle plant.

Seven apprentices signed enrollment agreements launching their path toward Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology diplomas. Graduates will move into full-time roles within HMGMA’s Equipment Maintenance Department at the Bryan County facility, which the company describes as one of the most advanced manufacturing operations 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,” Savannah Tech President Ryan W. Foley said in a statement. “By integrating academic instruction with paid, on-the-job training, we are creating a direct and accessible pathway for students to secure high-demand, high-skill careers right here in Coastal Georgia.”

Apprentices will receive training in electrical and mechanical systems — including hydraulics, pneumatics and gearing — while spending three days a week at the plant and two days in the classroom. Each student will work with a mentor throughout the program.

“At HMGMA, we are building more than cars, we are building Meta Pros,” said Brent Stubbs, the company’s chief administrative officer. “The expanded partnership with Savannah Tech, utilizing the U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship model, is helping us create the technical workforce we need with robotics and automation skills to support the renaissance of American manufacturing happening in Southeast Georgia.”

Participants start at $20.40 per hour with increases every six months. Upon completion next year, apprentices will transition into full-time roles supporting operations in stamping, welding, painting and general assembly. The next apprenticeship cohort is planned for 2026, with application details expected in the spring.

About HMGMA

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is the company’s first U.S. mass-production facility dedicated to electric vehicles. Located in Bryan County, the plant features automated and AI-driven systems designed to optimize production and logistics while supporting a human-centered workplace.

About Savannah Technical College

Savannah Technical College, part of the Technical College System of Georgia, offers nearly 150 technical programs serving more than 13,000 students across Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. The college provides training in aviation, cybersecurity, health sciences, logistics, robotics, information technology, culinary arts and public service careers, along with dual-enrollment options and support services for military veterans. More information is available at savannahtech.edu.

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