What is a Registered Apprenticeship?
Registered apprenticeships are high-quality work-based learning and post-secondary earn-and-learn models that meet national standards for registration with the U.S. Department of Labor (or federally recognized State Apprenticeship Agencies). Apprenticeship combines classroom studies with extensive on-the-job training under the supervision of journey level craft person or trade professional.
Workers who complete apprenticeship programs earn an average of $300,000 more over their career when compared to peers who don't.
What are the Advantages of Apprenticeship?
Benefits to career seekers:
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Wages earned while On the Job training (Pay not included with RTI)
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Improved skills and competencies
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Higher wages as skills increase
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National, portable credentials
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Career advancement
Benefits to employers:
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Highly skilled employees
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Reduced turnover costs
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Lower investment in recruitment
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Higher productivity
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More diverse workforce
Five Core Components of Registered Apprenticeship
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Employer Involvement - Employers are the foundation of every Registered Apprenticeship program.
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Structured On-the-Job Learning - Apprentices receive on-the-job training from an experienced mentor for typically not less than one year.
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Related Instruction - Apprentices combine on-the-job learning with technical education at community colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship training schools, provided on-line or at the job site.
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Rewards for Skill Gains - Apprentices receive increases in wages as they gain higher level skills.
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National Occupational Credential - Registered Apprenticeship programs result in a nationally-recognized creditial - a 100% guarantee to employers that apprentices are fully qualified for the job.