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-- Webco Kellyville

-- Bama, Frozen Dough

 

 

 

    

"the other 4 year degree..."

  • What is registered apprenticeship?

Registered Apprenticeship is a training system that produces highly skilled workers to meet the demands of employers competing in a global economy. A proven strategy, Registered Apprenticeship ensures quality training by combining on-the-job training with theoretical and practical classroom instruction to prepare exceptional workers for American industry. The process of apprenticeship program registration with the Office of Apprenticeship is standards-based. It is a process designed to ensure that working apprentices, program sponsors, and the general public can gain a clear understanding of the training content and the measures that are in place to ensure ongoing quality.

 

  • Who does registered apprenticeship serve?

In the U.S. today, some 37,000 program sponsors, representing over a quarter million employers, industries and companies, offer registered apprenticeship training to approximately 440,000 apprentices. These training programs serve a diverse population which includes minorities, women, youth, and dislocated workers.

 

  • What industries currently participate in registered apprenticeship?

Construction
Manufacturing
Telecommunications
Information Technology/Networking
Service and Retail Industries
Healthcare
The Military
Public Utilities
Public Sector

 

  • What are the benefits of registered apprenticeship programs?

For employers, benefits include:
-- Skilled workers trained to industry/employer specifications to produce quality results
-- Reduced turnover
-- Pipeline for new skilled workers
-- Reduced worker compensation cost due to an emphasis on safety training

For apprentices and journeyworkers, benefits include:
-- Jobs that usually pay higher wages
-- High quality of life and skills versatility
-- Portable credentials recognized nationally and often globally
-- Opportunity for college credit and future degrees

For the nation, benefits include:
-- Highly skilled workforce
-- Increased competitive edge in the global economy
-- System to contribute and sustain economic growth
-- Lessened need to import skilled workers