What is an Apprenticeship?

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Registered Apprenticeship

  • An Apprenticeship is a proven training program that is used as a talent development strategy for recruiting, training and retaining world-class talent and has been used in industry for decades.  Apprenticeships are registered and validated by the U.S. Department of Labor.  
  • Apprenticeships are a work-based learning model where apprentices have supervised on-the-job training, along with job-related education, all while earning a wage that increases during the progression of the program.
  • Apprenticeship programs are intended for long-term employment.

For More Information

A toolkit from the U.S. Department of Labor provides helpful steps and resources to start and register an apprenticeship program, from exploring the apprenticeship model as a workforce strategy to launching a new program. Access the toolkit by clicking the button below.