Total Track and its Advantages
Total Track was developed by the International Training Institute (ITI) and provides critical information for managing and monitoring sheet metal apprentices, the apprenticeship program and contractors. On May 11, an online training session facilitated by apprenticeship co-administrator Tim Myres was held so that contractor representatives — from JATC trustees and committee members to superintendents and foremen — could learn how to better utilize this powerful software.
The program is designed to provide individuals with different permission levels within Total Track. For example, an apprentice might access course materials, information on their assigned class or their grades. An On-the-Job Training Representative (OJT) may want to access an apprentice’s future and past classroom schedule and grades. For those responsible for work planning, being able to access a particular apprentice’s rotation schedule is valuable information that can be obtained using the Total Track data. During tough recruiting times, the program allows employers to proactively reach out to top-notch apprentices who previously worked for them.
Pre-apprentices also have access to Total Track once they have fully registered and entered their information into the system. For many, this will include the opportunity to review classes they can take to receive additional points and improve their indentured ranking status.
Following is a list of some of the information a contractor can find on apprentices using Total Track:
- Certifications
- Classes taken
- Future class schedule
- Rotation schedule
- Next scheduled wage increase
- Veteran status
- And more!