Our Requirements for Your SuccessGeneral Cable searches for a select number of intelligent, highly motivated

individuals each year who meet the following specific profile requirements:

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering, Engineering

Technology, Operations Management or Business Management, or a similar technical

field, with an above-average GPA.

• Well-rounded individuals who have participated in a variety of extra-curricular activities

throughout high school and college.

• A willingness to relocate to any one of our U.S. plants or Technology Centers effective

immediately upon your hire and flexibility to be transferred to two other locations during

the two-year rotation. Although the ultimate decision about location will be the

Company’s, we will make every effort to accommodate personal geographic preferences.

• Second language skills are not required, but fluency in Spanish or French is a plus.

• No previous experience is required. We only hire individuals straight out of college for

MTP. If you have previous summer employment or internship experience in a

manufacturing environment, this is a plus.

• Personal traits and characteristics we seek include: strong leadership abilities and

interpersonal skills; substantial resourcefulness; ability to work both on a team and as

an individual contributor; ability to deal with ambiguity and lack of structure; flexibility

and adaptability; a high level of energy; and a passion for technology excellence.

• Most importantly, we seek individuals who have a sincere desire for a rewarding

career in manufacturing!

Our business is divided into three market/product groups:

Energy Bare Overhead Transmission Conductors

Low- and Medium-Voltage Electric Utility Cables

High- and Extra-High-Voltage Transmission Cables

Submarine Transmission & Distribution Cables

Industrial & Specialty Automotive

Cord & Cordset Products

Electronic Cables

Industrial Cables

Military Cables

Mining Cables

Nuclear Cables

Offshore & Shipboard Marine Cables

Professional A/V & Broadcast Cables

Renewable Energy Cables

Specialty Wire Harnesses

Transit Cables

Communications Central Office Cables

Data Communications Cables

Fiber Optic Cables

Telecommunications Cables

leadership development

program

Manufacturing

4 Tesseneer Drive, Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076-9763 USA (859) 572-8000 www.generalcable.com

General Cable (NYSE:BGC), a Fortune 500 company

headquartered in Highland Heights, Kentucky (a

suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio), is a global leader in the

development, design, manufacture, marketing and

distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire

and cable products for the energy, industrial,

specialty and communications markets. Our

Company is built upon diverse resources that serve

the global market with new technologies at work in

both hemispheres. We are truly One Company

Connecting the World.

Serving commercial, industrial, electric utility,

telecommunications, OEM, military/government,

retail, electrical, communications and distribution

customers worldwide, General Cable and our more

than 11,000 associates conduct business in 47

manufacturing locations in 25 countries, with sales

representation and distribution centers around the

globe. General Cable offers a global presence in tune

with our customers’ ever-changing sets of needs.

With superior research and development, engineering

and manufacturing operations, industry-leading

logistics capabilities, the broadest product range in

the industry, and a strong group of associates

seamlessly teaming up to satisfy customers worldwide,

there is no question that General Cable is one of the

premier wire and cable companies in the world!

who is general cable?

General Cable believes people are

the differentiating element in

gaining a competitive advantage

and continuously invests in

programs to develop knowledgeable

associates. With our rewarding

Manufacturing Training Program

(MTP), we further strengthen our

investment in human capital by

selecting and developing talented

graduates who desire a fulfilling

manufacturing career with us.

Our Hiring ProcessThere are five steps to our hiring process, and here’s how it works:

1. Application: To apply for the MTP, please visit with us at one of the Career Fairs (see inside back cover for a complete list) or submit your resume and cover letter online through your University Career Center Web site or e-mail to mtp@generalcable.com. While there is no prescribed format, your resume should describe your achievements both in the classroom and your personal life, as well as any previous employment experience and whether you helped pay for any of your education. Your resume should be no longer than two pages in length and be presented electronically in Word format. Please also include a one-page cover letter explaining your interest in the program as well as all contact information, such as address, number to best reach you and e-mail. We will review all resumes in a timely manner.

2. On-campus interviews: Selected individuals will be identified by General Cable for on-campus interviews, which will then be scheduled through your University Career Center. The on-campus interviews will be conducted by a General Cable representative and will last approximately 45 minutes. You may also be asked to participate in a confidential, online assessment process to help us determine your personal fit within our company culture.

3. Corporate interviews: Following the interviews, a select group of candidates will be invited to our Corporate offices in Highland Heights, Kentucky for an all-day interview session and a day at our communications cable manufacturing plant in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. You will have an opportunity to meet with some of our senior leaders and key manufacturing associates, as well as some of the other candidates from schools around the country.

4. Offers: Following the interviews, you will receive notification of your status with our Manufacturing Training Program. You will be notified that an offer is being created, that you are still under consideration, or that we do not think our program is the best choice for you.

5. Acceptance: You will be asked to return a letter confirming your acceptance of our offer. If accepted, you will be informed of your assigned location for the first year and other details of your employment. Prior to starting the program in mid-June, you will be provided with a Company-paid visit to your new site to arrange living accommodations and meet some of the people with whom you will be working. After spending the first few weeks at your assigned location, you will then be invited to an orientation session at our corporate office, where you will meet with a variety of our senior leaders.

Our COMMITMENT to Diversity and InclusionAt General Cable, we recognize that a diverse and talented workforce is key. We are sensitive to other cultures around the world, and our business success reflects the quality and skill of our people. We develop associates who are professional, inclusive and prepared to take on the business challenges that lie ahead. We believe that the wide array of perspectives that results from a diverse, knowledgeable workforce promotes innovation and business success.

For more information about General Cable, please visit our Web site at:

www.generalcable.com

Training

COR-0043-081140446

Our Manufacturing Training ProgramGeneral Cable offers an exciting and rewarding Manufacturing Training Program (MTP) for engineering, operations management or business management graduates who desire an intellectually stimulating career in manufacturing management with a progressive Fortune 500 company and global leader in its field.

The objective of our Manufacturing Training Program is to assist graduates in becoming successful General Cable Plant Managers within 10 years.

This two-year program begins in mid-June of each year. Each participant will be assigned to two of General Cable’s manufacturing plants in the following U.S. locations for his or her assignments:

• Malvern, Arkansas; DuQuoin, Illinois; or Marshall, Texas (Energy Cables Plants)

• Marion, Indiana; Willimantic, Connecticut; Franklin, Massachusetts; Manchester, New Hampshire; or Lincoln, Rhode Island (Industrial & Specialty Cables Plants)

• Lawrenceburg, Kentucky; Jackson, Tennessee; or Altoona, Pennsylvania (Communications Cables & Assemblies Plants)

While General Cable will only utilize its U.S. locations for the training program, the company does have international manufacturing plants located in Mexico, Canada, Europe, Africa, Central and South America, Asia and New Zealand.

During the two-year program, MTP participants will report to local plant management, be given hands-on, day-to-day manufacturing responsibilities and will successfully complete a variety of meaningful projects in cost reductions, process improvements, capital expenditures and other areas. Assignments of increasing levels of responsibility will be as follows:

• The first 12 months at one location, where each participant will spend: four months in scheduling, production control and materials management positions; four months in a manufacturing engineering position; and four months in a maintenance or quality position

• The remaining 12 months at a second location in production supervision with direct line supervision

In addition to these assignments, several multi-day classroom sessions will be conducted during the two years for added training in our Lean Six Sigma methodology, supervisory skills, team-building, presentation skills, conflict resolution and other business-related topics. Participants will attend these classroom sessions with associates from our Engineering Technology Program (ETP) and our Sales Training Program (STP), as well as other high-potential General Cable associates. Here, they will have the opportunity to socialize and share their program experiences with one another as well as with General Cable leaders and plant management. Some of the programs will be conducted at the Company’s corporate headquarters, while others will be held at a General Cable manufacturing facility.

Participants who successfully complete the program at the end of the second year, which also includes becoming a certified General Cable Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, will be offered a full-time manufacturing assignment at a General Cable U.S.-based plant. Each MTP graduate will also be asked to serve as a mentor for the next two years for one of the new incoming manufacturing trainees.

Why Choose Our Manufacturing Training Program?The General Cable Manufacturing Training Program is an ideal opportunity for engineering graduates in search of a rewarding career in manufacturing with a leading Fortune 500 company. General Cable differentiates itself from other leading companies in the following ways:

• As a market leader, we have global reach, scalability and a diverse market base with robust fundamentals. Our financial footing is firm, our operating systems allow us to function as One Company regionally, and our culture is performance-driven.

• Our sound balance sheet, excellent financial performance and experienced management team give us the fiscal strength and management know-how to continue with strategic investments in acquisitions, product development, capital expenditures and all other necessary tools to ensure a continued strong leadership position in our industry.

• Our regional structure is nimble and assures that each participant in our Manufacturing Training Program will have first-hand personal exposure to our management team. Our assignments provide participants with opportunities to truly make a difference in our Company while enjoying an exciting, intellectually stimulating career.

Applying Your Skills and Understanding Wire & Cable ManufacturingAs a General Cable manufacturing specialist, you will spend considerable time working with associates at our various plants to improve our product designs and processes. It is essential that you have a thorough understanding of the General Cable manufacturing environment and how you may apply your engineering or operations skills.

Our Manufacturing ProcessEach General Cable manufacturing plant is different, but they also have many things in common. The majority of our North American plants manufacture wire and cable with sizes ranging from 0.01 inch to one inch in diameter for insulated wire, all the way up to six inches in diameter for three or more insulated conductors that are cabled together and jacketed. Generally, the smaller cable is produced at a communications plant, medium-sized cable at an industrial & specialty plant, and the larger cable at an energy plant. All of the cable-producing plants are very material-intensive, with an average of 70% of production cost in raw materials.

Some General Cable plants draw their own wire from copper and aluminum rod to smaller gauge sizes, while others buy wire and fiber optic glass to exact specifications. Next, the copper, aluminum or fiber optic conductors are processed through high-capacity extrusion equipment, which first applies the insulation to the wire. For multi-stranded cable, the wire is then processed through a series of pairing and cabling operations, with the final assembly of wires being encased within exterior jacketing via a secondary extrusion process.

Following the manufacture of a cable, the finished product is subjected to a series of extensive and demanding quality checks to ensure its safety and integrity. For larger applications, the finished product is shipped on large reels containing as much as 40,000 feet of cable and weighing up to 20,000 pounds. For smaller applications, such as retail sales and industrial distribution, the smaller gauge cable is cut to lengths as short as 50 feet, packaged and provided to major national retailers or distributors such as The Home Depot or Graybar for resale purposes.

General Cable also operates one U.S.-based and two Mexico-based plants dedicated to assemblies operations. These locations receive cable from other General Cable plants for conversion into automotive ignition wire sets or other wire harnesses and assemblies. The cable is cut to length, terminated, put into the appropriate packaging and shipped direct to major automotive aftermarket retailers such as AutoZone or to major OEMs such as GE Medical Systems and Delphi.

The typical General Cable plant is between 100,000 and 400,000 square feet, but one of our international plants is over one million square feet, and three U.S. plants are over 600,000 square feet. Most plants operate 24 hours a day, five to seven days per week, depending on demand. Our plants are a mixture of union and non-union, but labor-management relations are very good at all locations.

Each plant is run by a Plant Manager, who has full operating responsibility for the plant. The Plant Manager reports to one of three Manufacturing Vice Presidents, all of whom report to the Senior Vice President of North American Operations. The SVP of Operations reports directly to the President and CEO of General Cable North America. Staff support at the plants varies, but typically there are 25 to 40 salaried staff members. Typical direct reports to a Plant Manager include managers for: Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, Quality, Human Resources and Environmental Health & Safety. The Plant Finance Manager is a “dotted-line” report to the Plant Manager.

Our Manufacturing CultureManufacturing excellence is the bedrock of General Cable’s industry leadership and performance. Through our continuous, comprehensive and coordinated efforts toward safety, quality, productivity and service, we have identified three critical traits that are characteristics in our manufacturing plants:

• A common focus throughout General Cable on associate safety: Our Zero & Beyond vision guides a comprehen-sive view of work conditions, policies and practices with one constant goal – zero accidents – because nothing else is acceptable.

• An Operator-Led Process Control (OLPC) environment: General Cable leadership strongly believes that the correct way to operate a plant is to empower associates with responsibility and authority at the operator level. By providing substantial and ongoing training to our associates, we ensure that our operators produce the very best wire and cable products with minimal supervision and direction. The OLPC philosophy ensures an efficient manufacturing process that places emphasis on the value of our dedicated, trustworthy, well-trained production associates.

• Lean Six Sigma manufacturing techniques: General Cable has combined Lean thinking with proven Six Sigma tools under a common umbrella called Lean Six Sigma. We believe our integration of these progressive Lean Six Sigma tools is key to our competitiveness. We apply a variety of these manufacturing techniques throughout all of our plants in an ongoing effort to produce more with less and have no degradation of quality. Company-wide, we have certified Master Blackbelts, Blackbelts, Greenbelts and Lean Technicians who put Lean Six Sigma to work every day. The Company is dedicated to the Lean Six Sigma process, offering numerous internal and external training programs to our associates. Ongoing training is also provided to all our associates who wish to obtain Blackbelt, Greenbelt or Lean Technician certification status.

“General Cable’s structure is a model that requires strong plant leaders. Each Plant Manager must be a self-starter with a constant agenda for continuous improvement; an in-depth understanding of the business such that the right structure and the right people are deployed; an energy level and attention to detail that routinely delivers the forecasted outcomes; the mental discipline, persistence and confidence to effectively function within our organizational matrix; the vision and leadership to revolutionize the shop floor using Lean and Six Sigma tools; the passion to create an Operator-Led Process Control (OLPC) environment; and the commitment to achieve all of this in the safest possible work environment for our associates.”

Mark ThackeraySenior Vice President, OperationsGeneral Cable North America

“Each year, General Cable searches for a select number of intelligent, highly motivated, mature, personable individuals to enter our Manufacturing Training Program.”

Greg LampertPresident and Chief Executive OfficerGeneral Cable North America

Our Manufacturing Training ProgramGeneral Cable offers an exciting and rewarding Manufacturing Training Program (MTP) for engineering, operations management or business management graduates who desire an intellectually stimulating career in manufacturing management with a progressive Fortune 500 company and global leader in its field.

The objective of our Manufacturing Training Program is to assist graduates in becoming successful General Cable Plant Managers within 10 years.

This two-year program begins in mid-June of each year. Each participant will be assigned to two of General Cable’s manufacturing plants in the following U.S. locations for his or her assignments:

• Malvern, Arkansas; DuQuoin, Illinois; or Marshall, Texas (Energy Cables Plants)

• Marion, Indiana; Willimantic, Connecticut; Franklin, Massachusetts; Manchester, New Hampshire; or Lincoln, Rhode Island (Industrial & Specialty Cables Plants)

• Lawrenceburg, Kentucky; Jackson, Tennessee; or Altoona, Pennsylvania (Communications Cables & Assemblies Plants)

While General Cable will only utilize its U.S. locations for the training program, the company does have international manufacturing plants located in Mexico, Canada, Europe, Africa, Central and South America, Asia and New Zealand.

During the two-year program, MTP participants will report to local plant management, be given hands-on, day-to-day manufacturing responsibilities and will successfully complete a variety of meaningful projects in cost reductions, process improvements, capital expenditures and other areas. Assignments of increasing levels of responsibility will be as follows:

• The first 12 months at one location, where each participant will spend: four months in scheduling, production control and materials management positions; four months in a manufacturing engineering position; and four months in a maintenance or quality position

• The remaining 12 months at a second location in production supervision with direct line supervision

In addition to these assignments, several multi-day classroom sessions will be conducted during the two years for added training in our Lean Six Sigma methodology, supervisory skills, team-building, presentation skills, conflict resolution and other business-related topics. Participants will attend these classroom sessions with associates from our Engineering Technology Program (ETP) and our Sales Training Program (STP), as well as other high-potential General Cable associates. Here, they will have the opportunity to socialize and share their program experiences with one another as well as with General Cable leaders and plant management. Some of the programs will be conducted at the Company’s corporate headquarters, while others will be held at a General Cable manufacturing facility.

Participants who successfully complete the program at the end of the second year, which also includes becoming a certified General Cable Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, will be offered a full-time manufacturing assignment at a General Cable U.S.-based plant. Each MTP graduate will also be asked to serve as a mentor for the next two years for one of the new incoming manufacturing trainees.

Why Choose Our Manufacturing Training Program?The General Cable Manufacturing Training Program is an ideal opportunity for engineering graduates in search of a rewarding career in manufacturing with a leading Fortune 500 company. General Cable differentiates itself from other leading companies in the following ways:

• As a market leader, we have global reach, scalability and a diverse market base with robust fundamentals. Our financial footing is firm, our operating systems allow us to function as One Company regionally, and our culture is performance-driven.

• Our sound balance sheet, excellent financial performance and experienced management team give us the fiscal strength and management know-how to continue with strategic investments in acquisitions, product development, capital expenditures and all other necessary tools to ensure a continued strong leadership position in our industry.

• Our regional structure is nimble and assures that each participant in our Manufacturing Training Program will have first-hand personal exposure to our management team. Our assignments provide participants with opportunities to truly make a difference in our Company while enjoying an exciting, intellectually stimulating career.

Applying Your Skills and Understanding Wire & Cable ManufacturingAs a General Cable manufacturing specialist, you will spend considerable time working with associates at our various plants to improve our product designs and processes. It is essential that you have a thorough understanding of the General Cable manufacturing environment and how you may apply your engineering or operations skills.

Our Manufacturing ProcessEach General Cable manufacturing plant is different, but they also have many things in common. The majority of our North American plants manufacture wire and cable with sizes ranging from 0.01 inch to one inch in diameter for insulated wire, all the way up to six inches in diameter for three or more insulated conductors that are cabled together and jacketed. Generally, the smaller cable is produced at a communications plant, medium-sized cable at an industrial & specialty plant, and the larger cable at an energy plant. All of the cable-producing plants are very material-intensive, with an average of 70% of production cost in raw materials.

Some General Cable plants draw their own wire from copper and aluminum rod to smaller gauge sizes, while others buy wire and fiber optic glass to exact specifications. Next, the copper, aluminum or fiber optic conductors are processed through high-capacity extrusion equipment, which first applies the insulation to the wire. For multi-stranded cable, the wire is then processed through a series of pairing and cabling operations, with the final assembly of wires being encased within exterior jacketing via a secondary extrusion process.

Following the manufacture of a cable, the finished product is subjected to a series of extensive and demanding quality checks to ensure its safety and integrity. For larger applications, the finished product is shipped on large reels containing as much as 40,000 feet of cable and weighing up to 20,000 pounds. For smaller applications, such as retail sales and industrial distribution, the smaller gauge cable is cut to lengths as short as 50 feet, packaged and provided to major national retailers or distributors such as The Home Depot or Graybar for resale purposes.

General Cable also operates one U.S.-based and two Mexico-based plants dedicated to assemblies operations. These locations receive cable from other General Cable plants for conversion into automotive ignition wire sets or other wire harnesses and assemblies. The cable is cut to length, terminated, put into the appropriate packaging and shipped direct to major automotive aftermarket retailers such as AutoZone or to major OEMs such as GE Medical Systems and Delphi.

The typical General Cable plant is between 100,000 and 400,000 square feet, but one of our international plants is over one million square feet, and three U.S. plants are over 600,000 square feet. Most plants operate 24 hours a day, five to seven days per week, depending on demand. Our plants are a mixture of union and non-union, but labor-management relations are very good at all locations.

Each plant is run by a Plant Manager, who has full operating responsibility for the plant. The Plant Manager reports to one of three Manufacturing Vice Presidents, all of whom report to the Senior Vice President of North American Operations. The SVP of Operations reports directly to the President and CEO of General Cable North America. Staff support at the plants varies, but typically there are 25 to 40 salaried staff members. Typical direct reports to a Plant Manager include managers for: Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, Quality, Human Resources and Environmental Health & Safety. The Plant Finance Manager is a “dotted-line” report to the Plant Manager.

Our Manufacturing CultureManufacturing excellence is the bedrock of General Cable’s industry leadership and performance. Through our continuous, comprehensive and coordinated efforts toward safety, quality, productivity and service, we have identified three critical traits that are characteristics in our manufacturing plants:

• A common focus throughout General Cable on associate safety: Our Zero & Beyond vision guides a comprehensive view of work conditions, policies and practices with one constant goal – zero accidents – because nothing else is acceptable.

• An Operator-Led Process Control (OLPC) environment: General Cable leadership strongly believes that the correct way to operate a plant is to empower associates with responsibility and authority at the operator level. By providing substantial and ongoing training to our associates, we ensure that our operators produce the very best wire and cable products with minimal supervision and direction. The OLPC philosophy ensures an efficient manufacturing process that places emphasis on the value of our dedicated, trustworthy, well-trained production associates.

• Lean Six Sigma manufacturing techniques: General Cable has combined Lean thinking with proven Six Sigma tools under a common umbrella called Lean Six Sigma. We believe our integration of these progressive Lean Six Sigma tools is key to our competitiveness. We apply a variety of these manufacturing techniques throughout all of our plants in an ongoing effort to produce more with less and have no degradation of quality. Company-wide, we have certified Master Blackbelts, Blackbelts, Greenbelts and Lean Technicians who put Lean Six Sigma to work every day. The Company is dedicated to the Lean Six Sigma process, offering numerous internal and external training programs to our associates. Ongoing training is also provided to all our associates who wish to obtain Blackbelt, Greenbelt or Lean Technician certification status.

“General Cable’s structure is a model that requires strong plant leaders. Each Plant Manager must be a self-starter with a constant agenda for continuous improvement; an in-depth understanding of the business such that the right structure and the right people are deployed; an energy level and attention to detail that routinely delivers the forecasted outcomes; the mental discipline, persistence and confidence to effectively function within our organizational matrix; the vision and leadership to revolutionize the shop floor using Lean and Six Sigma tools; the passion to create an Operator-Led Process Control (OLPC) environment; and the commitment to achieve all of this in the safest possible work environment for our associates.”

Mark ThackeraySenior Vice President, OperationsGeneral Cable North America

“Each year, General Cable searches for a select number of intelligent, highly motivated, mature, personable individuals to enter our Manufacturing Training Program.”

Greg LampertPresident and Chief Executive OfficerGeneral Cable North America

Our Requirements for Your SuccessGeneral Cable searches for a select number of intelligent, highly motivated

individuals each year who meet the following specific profile requirements:

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering, Engineering

Technology, Operations Management or Business Management, or a similar technical

field, with an above-average GPA.

• Well-rounded individuals who have participated in a variety of extra-curricular activities

throughout high school and college.

• A willingness to relocate to any one of our U.S. plants or Technology Centers effective

immediately upon your hire and flexibility to be transferred to two other locations during

the two-year rotation. Although the ultimate decision about location will be the

Company’s, we will make every effort to accommodate personal geographic preferences.

• Second language skills are not required, but fluency in Spanish or French is a plus.

• No previous experience is required. We only hire individuals straight out of college for

MTP. If you have previous summer employment or internship experience in a

manufacturing environment, this is a plus.

• Personal traits and characteristics we seek include: strong leadership abilities and

interpersonal skills; substantial resourcefulness; ability to work both on a team and as

an individual contributor; ability to deal with ambiguity and lack of structure; flexibility

and adaptability; a high level of energy; and a passion for technology excellence.

• Most importantly, we seek individuals who have a sincere desire for a rewarding

career in manufacturing!

Our business is divided into three market/product groups:

Energy Bare Overhead Transmission Conductors

Low- and Medium-Voltage Electric Utility Cables

High- and Extra-High-Voltage Transmission Cables

Submarine Transmission & Distribution Cables

Industrial & Specialty Automotive

Cord & Cordset Products

Electronic Cables

Industrial Cables

Military Cables

Mining Cables

Nuclear Cables

Offshore & Shipboard Marine Cables

Professional A/V & Broadcast Cables

Renewable Energy Cables

Specialty Wire Harnesses

Transit Cables

Communications Central Office Cables

Data Communications Cables

Fiber Optic Cables

Telecommunications Cables

leadership development

program

Manufacturing

4 Tesseneer Drive, Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076-9763 USA (859) 572-8000 www.generalcable.com

General Cable (NYSE:BGC), a Fortune 500 company

headquartered in Highland Heights, Kentucky (a

suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio), is a global leader in the

development, design, manufacture, marketing and

distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire

and cable products for the energy, industrial,

specialty and communications markets. Our

Company is built upon diverse resources that serve

the global market with new technologies at work in

both hemispheres. We are truly One Company

Connecting the World.

Serving commercial, industrial, electric utility,

telecommunications, OEM, military/government,

retail, electrical, communications and distribution

customers worldwide, General Cable and our more

than 11,000 associates conduct business in 47

manufacturing locations in 25 countries, with sales

representation and distribution centers around the

globe. General Cable offers a global presence in tune

with our customers’ ever-changing sets of needs.

With superior research and development, engineering

and manufacturing operations, industry-leading

logistics capabilities, the broadest product range in

the industry, and a strong group of associates

seamlessly teaming up to satisfy customers worldwide,

there is no question that General Cable is one of the

premier wire and cable companies in the world!

who is general cable?

General Cable believes people are

the differentiating element in

gaining a competitive advantage

and continuously invests in

programs to develop knowledgeable

associates. With our rewarding

Manufacturing Training Program

(MTP), we further strengthen our

investment in human capital by

selecting and developing talented

graduates who desire a fulfilling

manufacturing career with us.

Our Hiring ProcessThere are five steps to our hiring process, and here’s how it works:

1. Application: To apply for the MTP, please visit with us at one of the Career Fairs (see inside back cover for a complete list) or submit your resume and cover letter online through your University Career Center Web site or e-mail to mtp@generalcable.com. While there is no prescribed format, your resume should describe your achievements both in the classroom and your personal life, as well as any previous employment experience and whether you helped pay for any of your education. Your resume should be no longer than two pages in length and be presented electronically in Word format. Please also include a one-page cover letter explaining your interest in the program as well as all contact information, such as address, number to best reach you and e-mail. We will review all resumes in a timely manner.

2. On-campus interviews: Selected individuals will be identified by General Cable for on-campus interviews, which will then be scheduled through your University Career Center. The on-campus interviews will be conducted by a General Cable representative and will last approximately 45 minutes. You may also be asked to participate in a confidential, online assessment process to help us determine your personal fit within our company culture.

3. Corporate interviews: Following the interviews, a select group of candidates will be invited to our Corporate offices in Highland Heights, Kentucky for an all-day interview session and a day at our communications cable manufacturing plant in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. You will have an opportunity to meet with some of our senior leaders and key manufacturing associates, as well as some of the other candidates from schools around the country.

4. Offers: Following the interviews, you will receive notification of your status with our Manufacturing Training Program. You will be notified that an offer is being created, that you are still under consideration, or that we do not think our program is the best choice for you.

5. Acceptance: You will be asked to return a letter confirming your acceptance of our offer. If accepted, you will be informed of your assigned location for the first year and other details of your employment. Prior to starting the program in mid-June, you will be provided with a Company-paid visit to your new site to arrange living accommodations and meet some of the people with whom you will be working. After spending the first few weeks at your assigned location, you will then be invited to an orientation session at our corporate office, where you will meet with a variety of our senior leaders.

Our COMMITMENT to Diversity and InclusionAt General Cable, we recognize that a diverse and talented workforce is key. We are sensitive to other cultures around the world, and our business success reflects the quality and skill of our people. We develop associates who are professional, inclusive and prepared to take on the business challenges that lie ahead. We believe that the wide array of perspectives that results from a diverse, knowledgeable workforce promotes innovation and business success.

For more information about General Cable, please visit our Web site at:

www.generalcable.com

Training

COR-0043-081140446

Our Manufacturing Training ProgramGeneral Cable offers an exciting and rewarding Manufacturing Training Program (MTP) for engineering, operations management or business management graduates who desire an intellectually stimulating career in manufacturing management with a progressive Fortune 500 company and global leader in its field.

The objective of our Manufacturing Training Program is to assist graduates in becoming successful General Cable Plant Managers within 10 years.

This two-year program begins in mid-June of each year. Each participant will be assigned to two of General Cable’s manufacturing plants in the following U.S. locations for his or her assignments:

• Malvern, Arkansas; DuQuoin, Illinois; or Marshall, Texas (Energy Cables Plants)

• Marion, Indiana; Willimantic, Connecticut; Franklin, Massachusetts; Manchester, New Hampshire; or Lincoln, Rhode Island (Industrial & Specialty Cables Plants)

• Lawrenceburg, Kentucky; Jackson, Tennessee; or Altoona, Pennsylvania (Communications Cables & Assemblies Plants)

While General Cable will only utilize its U.S. locations for the training program, the company does have international manufacturing plants located in Mexico, Canada, Europe, Africa, Central and South America, Asia and New Zealand.

During the two-year program, MTP participants will report to local plant management, be given hands-on, day-to-day manufacturing responsibilities and will successfully complete a variety of meaningful projects in cost reductions, process improvements, capital expenditures and other areas. Assignments of increasing levels of responsibility will be as follows:

• The first 12 months at one location, where each participant will spend: four months in scheduling, production control and materials management positions; four months in a manufacturing engineering position; and four months in a maintenance or quality position

• The remaining 12 months at a second location in production supervision with direct line supervision

In addition to these assignments, several multi-day classroom sessions will be conducted during the two years for added training in our Lean Six Sigma methodology, supervisory skills, team-building, presentation skills, conflict resolution and other business-related topics. Participants will attend these classroom sessions with associates from our Engineering Technology Program (ETP) and our Sales Training Program (STP), as well as other high-potential General Cable associates. Here, they will have the opportunity to socialize and share their program experiences with one another as well as with General Cable leaders and plant management. Some of the programs will be conducted at the Company’s corporate headquarters, while others will be held at a General Cable manufacturing facility.

Participants who successfully complete the program at the end of the second year, which also includes becoming a certified General Cable Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, will be offered a full-time manufacturing assignment at a General Cable U.S.-based plant. Each MTP graduate will also be asked to serve as a mentor for the next two years for one of the new incoming manufacturing trainees.

Why Choose Our Manufacturing Training Program?The General Cable Manufacturing Training Program is an ideal opportunity for engineering graduates in search of a rewarding career in manufacturing with a leading Fortune 500 company. General Cable differentiates itself from other leading companies in the following ways:

• As a market leader, we have global reach, scalability and a diverse market base with robust fundamentals. Our financial footing is firm, our operating systems allow us to function as One Company regionally, and our culture is performance-driven.

• Our sound balance sheet, excellent financial performance and experienced management team give us the fiscal strength and management know-how to continue with strategic investments in acquisitions, product development, capital expenditures and all other necessary tools to ensure a continued strong leadership position in our industry.

• Our regional structure is nimble and assures that each participant in our Manufacturing Training Program will have first-hand personal exposure to our management team. Our assignments provide participants with opportunities to truly make a difference in our Company while enjoying an exciting, intellectually stimulating career.

Applying Your Skills and Understanding Wire & Cable ManufacturingAs a General Cable manufacturing specialist, you will spend considerable time working with associates at our various plants to improve our product designs and processes. It is essential that you have a thorough understanding of the General Cable manufacturing environment and how you may apply your engineering or operations skills.

Our Manufacturing ProcessEach General Cable manufacturing plant is different, but they also have many things in common. The majority of our North American plants manufacture wire and cable with sizes ranging from 0.01 inch to one inch in diameter for insulated wire, all the way up to six inches in diameter for three or more insulated conductors that are cabled together and jacketed. Generally, the smaller cable is produced at a communications plant, medium-sized cable at an industrial & specialty plant, and the larger cable at an energy plant. All of the cable-producing plants are very material-intensive, with an average of 70% of production cost in raw materials.

Some General Cable plants draw their own wire from copper and aluminum rod to smaller gauge sizes, while others buy wire and fiber optic glass to exact specifications. Next, the copper, aluminum or fiber optic conductors are processed through high-capacity extrusion equipment, which first applies the insulation to the wire. For multi-stranded cable, the wire is then processed through a series of pairing and cabling operations, with the final assembly of wires being encased within exterior jacketing via a secondary extrusion process.

Following the manufacture of a cable, the finished product is subjected to a series of extensive and demanding quality checks to ensure its safety and integrity. For larger applications, the finished product is shipped on large reels containing as much as 40,000 feet of cable and weighing up to 20,000 pounds. For smaller applications, such as retail sales and industrial distribution, the smaller gauge cable is cut to lengths as short as 50 feet, packaged and provided to major national retailers or distributors such as The Home Depot or Graybar for resale purposes.

General Cable also operates one U.S.-based and two Mexico-based plants dedicated to assemblies operations. These locations receive cable from other General Cable plants for conversion into automotive ignition wire sets or other wire harnesses and assemblies. The cable is cut to length, terminated, put into the appropriate packaging and shipped direct to major automotive aftermarket retailers such as AutoZone or to major OEMs such as GE Medical Systems and Delphi.

The typical General Cable plant is between 100,000 and 400,000 square feet, but one of our international plants is over one million square feet, and three U.S. plants are over 600,000 square feet. Most plants operate 24 hours a day, five to seven days per week, depending on demand. Our plants are a mixture of union and non-union, but labor-management relations are very good at all locations.

Each plant is run by a Plant Manager, who has full operating responsibility for the plant. The Plant Manager reports to one of three Manufacturing Vice Presidents, all of whom report to the Senior Vice President of North American Operations. The SVP of Operations reports directly to the President and CEO of General Cable North America. Staff support at the plants varies, but typically there are 25 to 40 salaried staff members. Typical direct reports to a Plant Manager include managers for: Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, Quality, Human Resources and Environmental Health & Safety. The Plant Finance Manager is a “dotted-line” report to the Plant Manager.

Our Manufacturing CultureManufacturing excellence is the bedrock of General Cable’s industry leadership and performance. Through our continuous, comprehensive and coordinated efforts toward safety, quality, productivity and service, we have identified three critical traits that are characteristics in our manufacturing plants:

• A common focus throughout General Cable on associate safety: Our Zero & Beyond vision guides a comprehensive view of work conditions, policies and practices with one constant goal – zero accidents – because nothing else is acceptable.

• An Operator-Led Process Control (OLPC) environment: General Cable leadership strongly believes that the correct way to operate a plant is to empower associates with responsibility and authority at the operator level. By providing substantial and ongoing training to our associates, we ensure that our operators produce the very best wire and cable products with minimal supervision and direction. The OLPC philosophy ensures an efficient manufacturing process that places emphasis on the value of our dedicated, trustworthy, well-trained production associates.

• Lean Six Sigma manufacturing techniques: General Cable has combined Lean thinking with proven Six Sigma tools under a common umbrella called Lean Six Sigma. We believe our integration of these progressive Lean Six Sigma tools is key to our competitiveness. We apply a variety of these manufacturing techniques throughout all of our plants in an ongoing effort to produce more with less and have no degradation of quality. Company-wide, we have certified Master Blackbelts, Blackbelts, Greenbelts and Lean Technicians who put Lean Six Sigma to work every day. The Company is dedicated to the Lean Six Sigma process, offering numerous internal and external training programs to our associates. Ongoing training is also provided to all our associates who wish to obtain Blackbelt, Greenbelt or Lean Technician certification status.

“General Cable’s structure is a model that requires strong plant leaders. Each Plant Manager must be a self-starter with a constant agenda for continuous improvement; an in-depth understanding of the business such that the right structure and the right people are deployed; an energy level and attention to detail that routinely delivers the forecasted outcomes; the mental discipline, persistence and confidence to effectively function within our organizational matrix; the vision and leadership to revolutionize the shop floor using Lean and Six Sigma tools; the passion to create an Operator-Led Process Control (OLPC) environment; and the commitment to achieve all of this in the safest possible work environment for our associates.”

Mark ThackeraySenior Vice President, OperationsGeneral Cable North America

“Each year, General Cable searches for a select number of intelligent, highly motivated, mature, personable individuals to enter our Manufacturing Training Program.”

Greg LampertPresident and Chief Executive OfficerGeneral Cable North America

Our Requirements for Your SuccessGeneral Cable searches for a select number of intelligent, highly motivated

individuals each year who meet the following specific profile requirements:

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering, Engineering

Technology, Operations Management or Business Management, or a similar technical

field, with an above-average GPA.

• Well-rounded individuals who have participated in a variety of extra-curricular activities

throughout high school and college.

• A willingness to relocate to any one of our U.S. plants or Technology Centers effective

immediately upon your hire and flexibility to be transferred to two other locations during

the two-year rotation. Although the ultimate decision about location will be the

Company’s, we will make every effort to accommodate personal geographic preferences.

• Second language skills are not required, but fluency in Spanish or French is a plus.

• No previous experience is required. We only hire individuals straight out of college for

MTP. If you have previous summer employment or internship experience in a

manufacturing environment, this is a plus.

• Personal traits and characteristics we seek include: strong leadership abilities and

interpersonal skills; substantial resourcefulness; ability to work both on a team and as

an individual contributor; ability to deal with ambiguity and lack of structure; flexibility

and adaptability; a high level of energy; and a passion for technology excellence.

• Most importantly, we seek individuals who have a sincere desire for a rewarding

career in manufacturing!

Our business is divided into three market/product groups:

Energy Bare Overhead Transmission Conductors

Low- and Medium-Voltage Electric Utility Cables

High- and Extra-High-Voltage Transmission Cables

Submarine Transmission & Distribution Cables

Industrial & Specialty Automotive

Cord & Cordset Products

Electronic Cables

Industrial Cables

Military Cables

Mining Cables

Nuclear Cables

Offshore & Shipboard Marine Cables

Professional A/V & Broadcast Cables

Renewable Energy Cables

Specialty Wire Harnesses

Transit Cables

Communications Central Office Cables

Data Communications Cables

Fiber Optic Cables

Telecommunications Cables

leadership development

program

Manufacturing

4 Tesseneer Drive, Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076-9763 USA (859) 572-8000 www.generalcable.com

General Cable (NYSE:BGC), a Fortune 500 company

headquartered in Highland Heights, Kentucky (a

suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio), is a global leader in the

development, design, manufacture, marketing and

distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire

and cable products for the energy, industrial,

specialty and communications markets. Our

Company is built upon diverse resources that serve

the global market with new technologies at work in

both hemispheres. We are truly One Company

Connecting the World.

Serving commercial, industrial, electric utility,

telecommunications, OEM, military/government,

retail, electrical, communications and distribution

customers worldwide, General Cable and our more

than 11,000 associates conduct business in 47

manufacturing locations in 25 countries, with sales

representation and distribution centers around the

globe. General Cable offers a global presence in tune

with our customers’ ever-changing sets of needs.

With superior research and development, engineering

and manufacturing operations, industry-leading

logistics capabilities, the broadest product range in

the industry, and a strong group of associates

seamlessly teaming up to satisfy customers worldwide,

there is no question that General Cable is one of the

premier wire and cable companies in the world!

who is general cable?

General Cable believes people are

the differentiating element in

gaining a competitive advantage

and continuously invests in

programs to develop knowledgeable

associates. With our rewarding

Manufacturing Training Program

(MTP), we further strengthen our

investment in human capital by

selecting and developing talented

graduates who desire a fulfilling

manufacturing career with us.

Our Hiring ProcessThere are five steps to our hiring process, and here’s how it works:

1. Application: To apply for the MTP, please visit with us at one of the Career Fairs (see inside back cover for a complete list) or submit your resume and cover letter online through your University Career Center Web site or e-mail to mtp@generalcable.com. While there is no prescribed format, your resume should describe your achievements both in the classroom and your personal life, as well as any previous employment experience and whether you helped pay for any of your education. Your resume should be no longer than two pages in length and be presented electronically in Word format. Please also include a one-page cover letter explaining your interest in the program as well as all contact information, such as address, number to best reach you and e-mail. We will review all resumes in a timely manner.

2. On-campus interviews: Selected individuals will be identified by General Cable for on-campus interviews, which will then be scheduled through your University Career Center. The on-campus interviews will be conducted by a General Cable representative and will last approximately 45 minutes. You may also be asked to participate in a confidential, online assessment process to help us determine your personal fit within our company culture.

3. Corporate interviews: Following the interviews, a select group of candidates will be invited to our Corporate offices in Highland Heights, Kentucky for an all-day interview session and a day at our communications cable manufacturing plant in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. You will have an opportunity to meet with some of our senior leaders and key manufacturing associates, as well as some of the other candidates from schools around the country.

4. Offers: Following the interviews, you will receive notification of your status with our Manufacturing Training Program. You will be notified that an offer is being created, that you are still under consideration, or that we do not think our program is the best choice for you.

5. Acceptance: You will be asked to return a letter confirming your acceptance of our offer. If accepted, you will be informed of your assigned location for the first year and other details of your employment. Prior to starting the program in mid-June, you will be provided with a Company-paid visit to your new site to arrange living accommodations and meet some of the people with whom you will be working. After spending the first few weeks at your assigned location, you will then be invited to an orientation session at our corporate office, where you will meet with a variety of our senior leaders.

Our COMMITMENT to Diversity and InclusionAt General Cable, we recognize that a diverse and talented workforce is key. We are sensitive to other cultures around the world, and our business success reflects the quality and skill of our people. We develop associates who are professional, inclusive and prepared to take on the business challenges that lie ahead. We believe that the wide array of perspectives that results from a diverse, knowledgeable workforce promotes innovation and business success.

For more information about General Cable, please visit our Web site at:

www.generalcable.com

Training

COR-0043-081140446

Our Requirements for Your SuccessGeneral Cable searches for a select number of intelligent, highly motivated

individuals each year who meet the following specific profile requirements:

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering, Engineering

Technology, Operations Management or Business Management, or a similar technical

field, with an above-average GPA.

• Well-rounded individuals who have participated in a variety of extra-curricular activities

throughout high school and college.

• A willingness to relocate to any one of our U.S. plants or Technology Centers effective

immediately upon your hire and flexibility to be transferred to two other locations during

the two-year rotation. Although the ultimate decision about location will be the

Company’s, we will make every effort to accommodate personal geographic preferences.

• Second language skills are not required, but fluency in Spanish or French is a plus.

• No previous experience is required. We only hire individuals straight out of college for

MTP. If you have previous summer employment or internship experience in a

manufacturing environment, this is a plus.

• Personal traits and characteristics we seek include: strong leadership abilities and

interpersonal skills; substantial resourcefulness; ability to work both on a team and as

an individual contributor; ability to deal with ambiguity and lack of structure; flexibility

and adaptability; a high level of energy; and a passion for technology excellence.

• Most importantly, we seek individuals who have a sincere desire for a rewarding

career in manufacturing!

Our business is divided into three market/product groups:

Energy Bare Overhead Transmission Conductors

Low- and Medium-Voltage Electric Utility Cables

High- and Extra-High-Voltage Transmission Cables

Submarine Transmission & Distribution Cables

Industrial & Specialty Automotive

Cord & Cordset Products

Electronic Cables

Industrial Cables

Military Cables

Mining Cables

Nuclear Cables

Offshore & Shipboard Marine Cables

Professional A/V & Broadcast Cables

Renewable Energy Cables

Specialty Wire Harnesses

Transit Cables

Communications Central Office Cables

Data Communications Cables

Fiber Optic Cables

Telecommunications Cables

leadership development

program

Manufacturing

4 Tesseneer Drive, Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076-9763 USA (859) 572-8000 www.generalcable.com

General Cable (NYSE:BGC), a Fortune 500 company

headquartered in Highland Heights, Kentucky (a

suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio), is a global leader in the

development, design, manufacture, marketing and

distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire

and cable products for the energy, industrial,

specialty and communications markets. Our

Company is built upon diverse resources that serve

the global market with new technologies at work in

both hemispheres. We are truly One Company

Connecting the World.

Serving commercial, industrial, electric utility,

telecommunications, OEM, military/government,

retail, electrical, communications and distribution

customers worldwide, General Cable and our more

than 11,000 associates conduct business in 47

manufacturing locations in 25 countries, with sales

representation and distribution centers around the

globe. General Cable offers a global presence in tune

with our customers’ ever-changing sets of needs.

With superior research and development, engineering

and manufacturing operations, industry-leading

logistics capabilities, the broadest product range in

the industry, and a strong group of associates

seamlessly teaming up to satisfy customers worldwide,

there is no question that General Cable is one of the

premier wire and cable companies in the world!

who is general cable?

General Cable believes people are

the differentiating element in

gaining a competitive advantage

and continuously invests in

programs to develop knowledgeable

associates. With our rewarding

Manufacturing Training Program

(MTP), we further strengthen our

investment in human capital by

selecting and developing talented

graduates who desire a fulfilling

manufacturing career with us.

Our Hiring ProcessThere are five steps to our hiring process, and here’s how it works:

1. Application: To apply for the MTP, please visit with us at one of the Career Fairs (see inside back cover for a complete list) or submit your resume and cover letter online through your University Career Center Web site or e-mail to mtp@generalcable.com. While there is no prescribed format, your resume should describe your achievements both in the classroom and your personal life, as well as any previous employment experience and whether you helped pay for any of your education. Your resume should be no longer than two pages in length and be presented electronically in Word format. Please also include a one-page cover letter explaining your interest in the program as well as all contact information, such as address, number to best reach you and e-mail. We will review all resumes in a timely manner.

2. On-campus interviews: Selected individuals will be identified by General Cable for on-campus interviews, which will then be scheduled through your University Career Center. The on-campus interviews will be conducted by a General Cable representative and will last approximately 45 minutes. You may also be asked to participate in a confidential, online assessment process to help us determine your personal fit within our company culture.

3. Corporate interviews: Following the interviews, a select group of candidates will be invited to our Corporate offices in Highland Heights, Kentucky for an all-day interview session and a day at our communications cable manufacturing plant in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. You will have an opportunity to meet with some of our senior leaders and key manufacturing associates, as well as some of the other candidates from schools around the country.

4. Offers: Following the interviews, you will receive notification of your status with our Manufacturing Training Program. You will be notified that an offer is being created, that you are still under consideration, or that we do not think our program is the best choice for you.

5. Acceptance: You will be asked to return a letter confirming your acceptance of our offer. If accepted, you will be informed of your assigned location for the first year and other details of your employment. Prior to starting the program in mid-June, you will be provided with a Company-paid visit to your new site to arrange living accommodations and meet some of the people with whom you will be working. After spending the first few weeks at your assigned location, you will then be invited to an orientation session at our corporate office, where you will meet with a variety of our senior leaders.

Our COMMITMENT to Diversity and InclusionAt General Cable, we recognize that a diverse and talented workforce is key. We are sensitive to other cultures around the world, and our business success reflects the quality and skill of our people. We develop associates who are professional, inclusive and prepared to take on the business challenges that lie ahead. We believe that the wide array of perspectives that results from a diverse, knowledgeable workforce promotes innovation and business success.

For more information about General Cable, please visit our Web site at:

www.generalcable.com

Training

COR-0043-081140446