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GACC EVENTS

Upcoming events

    • 7 Oct 2024
    • 9:30 AM
    • 11 Oct 2024
    • 11:30 PM
    • Zoom
    • 8
    Register

    Train-The-Trainer Seminar - OCTOBER 7-11, 2024

    Based on the German system of workforce training, Train the Trainer develops skilled workers into mentors and vision leaders.  This seminar uses the German Apprenticeship Model as a foundation for a structured mentorship method, which integrates with all aspects of your work.  Successful participants will gain lasting leadership skills that they will pass on to everyone around them.

    This unique leadership program is designed to develop and advance mentoring skills across industries and job functions.  Whether you're a line manager, a project coordinator, or a supervisor, you will find meaningful tools to build cooperation, leadership, and accountability in your team. 

    The training is eligible for WEDnet funding reimbursement!

    WEDnet PA - NWIRC

    Topics covered are:

    • Overview and explanation of the German American Apprenticeship Program
    • Learning / Memory – How to create a good learning experience and environment
    • 101 of training – training plans and schedules, training methods and techniques
    • Mentorship and motivation
    • Communication and feedback
    • Exam preparation

    Virtual Sessions will take place on the following dates:

    Dates: October 7-11

    Exam Date: October 12th

    Time: 9:30-11.30 PM

    All sessions will be held on zoom. 

    If you have any questions please contact Lisa Conturo at lconturo@gaccpit.com. 

    • 9 Oct 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 625 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
    Register


    Oktoberfest in Downtown Pittsburgh: Celebrating German Culture with Young Professionals

    Join us for a vibrant celebration of German tradition at the first-ever Oktoberfest in downtown Pittsburgh! Our office is conveniently located in Downtown, making it the perfect meeting spot to kick off the festivities. This event starts on Wednesday, October 9, hosted by GACC Pittsburgh. We specifically invite all interns, exchange students, J-1 Visa Students and young professionals who are eager to experience this Bavarian tradition firsthand.

    Schedule:

    • 6 PM: Gather at our downtown office at 625 Liberty Ave. Meet and mingle while enjoying authentic German beverages.
    • 6:30/7 PM - 8:00 PM: Enjoy live music during Happy Hour as we make our way to the Oktoberfest venue to immerse ourselves in German culture.

    This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with peers and stay connected. Don't miss out on the fun and tradition!


    • 10 Oct 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
    • The Landing and Marina at Station Square
    • 5
    Register


    Join us for a delightful Fall Happy Hour aboard on one of the Pittsburgh Party Pontoon boats! This is the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect with fellow GACC members, and enjoy the beautiful autumn views.

    When: October 10, 2024
    Where: The Landing and Marina at Station Square (behind Hard Rock Cafe)

    We’ll provide a selection of beer (sponsored by Penn Brewery), wine, and light snacks to keep you refreshed as we cruise along the water. Feel free to bring your own favorite beverages to share or enjoy (except for hard liquor).

    Gather your friends, relax, and let the good times roll as we celebrate the season together. Don’t forget to dress for the weather and bring a light jacket!

    RSVP by October 9th to ensure your spot on this fun-filled evening!

    We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

    Schedule:

    3.45pm - Boarding

    4.00pm - Departure

    5.45pm - End of event


    • 21 Oct 2024
    • 9:30 AM
    • 25 Oct 2024
    • 11:30 PM
    • Zoom
    • 9
    Register

    Train-The-Trainer Seminar - OCTOBER 21-25, 2024

    Based on the German system of workforce training, Train the Trainer develops skilled workers into mentors and vision leaders.  This seminar uses the German Apprenticeship Model as a foundation for a structured mentorship method, which integrates with all aspects of your work.  Successful participants will gain lasting leadership skills that they will pass on to everyone around them.

    This unique leadership program is designed to develop and advance mentoring skills across industries and job functions.  Whether you're a line manager, a project coordinator, or a supervisor, you will find meaningful tools to build cooperation, leadership, and accountability in your team. 

    The training is eligible for WEDnet funding reimbursement!

    WEDnet PA - NWIRC

    Topics covered are:

    • Overview and explanation of the German American Apprenticeship Program
    • Learning / Memory – How to create a good learning experience and environment
    • 101 of training – training plans and schedules, training methods and techniques
    • Mentorship and motivation
    • Communication and feedback
    • Exam preparation

    Virtual Sessions will take place on the following dates:

    Dates: October 21-25

    Exam Date: October 28th

    Time: 9:30-11.30 PM

    All sessions will be held on zoom. 

    If you have any questions please contact Lisa Conturo at lconturo@gaccpit.com. 

Past events

19 Sep 2024 Webinar: U.S. Economic & Electoral Spotlight Call 2024
18 Sep 2024 Strengthening Democracy and Combatting Antisemitism: A Discussion with Dr. Sharon Nazarian, President of the Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation
10 Sep 2024 Train the Trainer (virtual) Summer 2024
21 Aug 2024 Portuguese Wine Tasting
17 Jun 2024 ACG Speaking Tour: Andreas Jahn (BVMV) presents Current Challenges Facing the German Mittelstand
7 Jun 2024 A Spotlight on the Future of Pittsburgh International Airport
30 May 2024 Spaghettieis Family Event 2024
22 May 2024 7th Annual Spargel Dinner - White Asparagus Dinner
16 May 2024 RSM: Pittsburgh open house and ribbon-cutting
9 Apr 2024 The Lamarr Institute Meets Pittsburgh Reception
18 Mar 2024 Train the Trainer (virtual) Spring 2024
14 Mar 2024 Happy Hour with the Pittsburgh Steelers
23 Feb 2024 9th Annual Ice Gala - Nordrhein Westfalen (sister state) edition
13 Dec 2023 Annual Glühweinabend
11 Dec 2023 Train the Trainer (in-person)
6 Nov 2023 Train the Trainer (virtual)
4 Oct 2023 Welcome Reception for the German Ambassador Andreas Michaelis
8 Sep 2023 Happy Hour, Happy Leadership @ Teutonia
26 Jul 2023 German Afternoon High Coffee
5 Jun 2023 Leadership Breakfast
24 May 2023 6th Annual Spargel Dinner - White Asparagus Dinner
19 May 2023 Spaghettieis Family Event
9 May 2023 Train the Trainer (In-person)
30 Mar 2023 Lunch & Learn: Trade Credit Insurance – Increasing sales, while minimizing risk
26 Mar 2023 Jeanine De Bique with Concerto Köln- Mirrors
3 Mar 2023 8th Annual Ice Gala - German Cars Edition presented by: Bank of America
20 Dec 2022 GACC Glühwein Event
18 Nov 2022 National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Will you be my apprentice?
19 Oct 2022 Pittsburgh Annual International Business Reception
3 Oct 2022 Tag der Deutschen Einheit Celebration with Minister President of Baden-Wuerttemberg Winfried Kretschmann
3 Oct 2022 Baden-Württemberg Meets Pittsburgh - A Joint Perspective on AI
27 Sep 2022 ACG Event: “Putin’s War in Ukraine: A Shock for Germany?”
21 Sep 2022 Expert Panel and Evening Reception with BMWK and Clean Energy Ministerial
6 Sep 2022 Virtual Train the Trainer Fall 2022
3 Aug 2022 Spanish Wine Tasting
23 Jun 2022 Reception for the Ruhr Delegation
15 Jun 2022 Bier in the Burgh 2022 - East End Brewing
26 May 2022 5th Annual Spargel Dinner - White Asparagus Dinner
14 Apr 2022 Bier in the Burgh 2022 - Altered Genius
28 Mar 2022 Virtual Train the Trainer Spring 2022
8 Mar 2022 German Heritage Night with the Pittsburgh Penguins
4 Mar 2022 7th Annual Ice Gala 2022: Kicking the Ice
3 Feb 2022 Virtual CEO Breakfast - Global Supply Chain Issues during COVID Times
26 Jan 2022 German American Business Outlook (GABO) 2022 - Virtual Event
10 Jan 2022 Schleswig-Holstein Delegation Reception
17 Dec 2021 Gluehwein Event 2021
16 Nov 2021 Featured Webinar: Global Supply Chains hosted by Bank of America
15 Nov 2021 Apprentice Social Media Takeover - National Apprenticeship Week 2021
9 Nov 2021 Featured Event: German American Apprenticeship Conference
3 Nov 2021 ICH BIN EXPAT Virtual Conference
25 Oct 2021 Virtual Train the Trainer Fall 2021
21 Oct 2021 SMB Event Series: Modern-Day Selling: Leveraging Technology to Close More Sales
6 Oct 2021 Fall Network Event
1 Sep 2021 Pittsburgh Riverhounds Fall Raffle
19 Jul 2021 European Wine Tasting
13 May 2021 B2B Marketing - Are you ready to deliver "Instant Gratification" to your customers? - SMB Event Series
12 Apr 2021 Virtual Train the Trainer April 2021
30 Mar 2021 The Ripple 4.0 - Partner Event with GACC New York
26 Mar 2021 Sixth Annual Ice Gala Miniature Edition
24 Mar 2021 President Biden's First 100 Days in Business Immigration - SMB Event Series
2 Mar 2021 Featured Event: Europe's Green Recovery
8 Feb 2021 Virtual Train the Trainer February 2021
27 Jan 2021 DCG International Trade Group: Upcoming Webinar Series with Pittsburgh Technology Council
16 Dec 2020 Glühwein in Quarantine
8 Oct 2020 "The Wurst Käse" Szenario - 5th Anniversary Dinner
29 Jul 2020 Summer Night with German Wine
8 Jul 2020 CEO Breakfast with Jim Rooney
25 Jun 2020 GACC Virtual Events - Industry Insights
23 Jun 2020 Featured RGIT Event: Webinar: A Look Ahead to Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the EU
15 Jun 2020 Featured ACG Event: Resilience and Adaption: Social Equity & the Corona Crisis
27 May 2020 2nd GACC Virtual Happy Hour - Life in the yellow phase
6 May 2020 GACC Virtual Happy Hour
28 Apr 2020 Automotive & Mobility Forum Part 1: Industry Insights with Gary Silberg
23 Apr 2020 "How to Adapt Your Sales Approach and Acquire Customers In These Challenging Times"
21 Apr 2020 Women in Business Webinar: "Connecting Your Voice on Video"
15 Apr 2020 RGIT (Representative of Germany Industry & Trade): Business in Times of the Corona Pandemic
9 Apr 2020 In Conversation: Ambassador John B. Emerson and Sigmar Gabriel
5 Mar 2020 German American Business Outlook 2020: Presentation & Discussion
19 Feb 2020 Featured Event: Situational Response: Preparation for an Active Shooter - workshop by Huntington Bank
10 Feb 2020 German-American Roundtable: Artificial Intelligence at BOSCH
25 Jan 2020 5th Annual Ice Gala
5 Dec 2019 Glühweinabend & Art at Christine Frechard Gallery
6 Nov 2019 Fall Network Event
24 Oct 2019 Pitt EURO Forum: Roundtable on the EU-China Relationship: Considerations on Trade, Investment, and Global Politics
18 Oct 2019 East Coast Industry Forum - AI in Education, Industry and Training
17 Oct 2019 An Evening of AI in Pittsburgh's Robotics Row - sponsored by Bosch Research & Technology Center
16 Oct 2019 GACC at Intern. Business Networking Reception
8 Oct 2019 Special Event: “The Ties that Bind: The State of the German-American Alliance” with German Consul General David Gill
26 Sep 2019 Bier in the Burgh @Stick City Beer
24 Sep 2019 Featured Event: ACG & wunderbartogether luncheon “Changing Demographics and their Impact on Society and Politics: A View from Germany”
23 Aug 2019 Friday Fun at the Frick
14 Aug 2019 Bier in the Burgh @Voodoo Brewery
30 Jul 2019 Featured Event: GACC at Jefferson Educational Society - Dual Apprenticeships The German-Pittsburgh Model
23 Jul 2019 A Taste of Germany - Roadshow Through the Northeast
23 May 2019 Spargel Dinner (4th Anniversary Dinner)
20 May 2019 “The Future of Europe: Brexit and the European Elections” Luncheon & Discussion
6 May 2019 Mixer with a Member: May Edition
3 Apr 2019 Mixer with a Member: April Edition
21 Mar 2019 German Thirsty Thursday Stammtisch
1 Mar 2019 Mixer with a Member
1 Mar 2019 German American Speakers Luncheon and Discussion
25 Feb 2019 Featured Event: Names Instead of Numbers: Remembrance Book for the Prisoners of Dachau Concentration Camp”
26 Jan 2019 4th Annual Ice Gala
11 Dec 2018 Glühweinabend and Art
29 Nov 2018 Annual Fall Network Event
12 Nov 2018 Monday Blues at TopGolf: an exclusive Member Appreciation event
28 Oct 2018 Schalke04 Viewing Party at Teutonia Maennerchor
24 Oct 2018 CCAC Manufacturing Day
17 Oct 2018 Featured Event: PBX International Business Networking
16 Oct 2018 Workshop "Sales & Leadership Skills"
12 Oct 2018 2018 East Coast Industry Forum
27 Sep 2018 Featured Event: Pittsburgh Oktoberfest Mega Mixer
27 Sep 2018 Featured Event: Pittsburgh Oktoberfest 2018
21 Sep 2018 Featured Event: From Circular Economy to Circular Society - European Perspectives in Pittsburgh
18 Sep 2018 GlobalPittsburgh: Beyond Washington Reception
7 Sep 2018 Guten Morgen Pittsburgh - Networking Brunch
3 Aug 2018 Summer Friday Fun at the Frick
24 Jul 2018 Business Breakfast with BVB Dortmund
13 Jul 2018 Featured Event: Opening Nights of Pittsburgh Festival Opera
27 Jun 2018 Condor Tour at Pittsburgh Airport
1 Jun 2018 3D Happy Hour Reception
17 May 2018 Spargel Dinner
12 Apr 2018 Welcome Reception for Hornet Security
11 Apr 2018 Lunch & Learn: Trade 2018
5 Apr 2018 AHP Workshop
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