Occupations such as Pre-K Teacher, Early Childhood Educator, Child Development Specialist, Nursing, Personal and Home Health Assistants, and more will increase by almost 40% in the coming years. While care jobs are a growing occupational sector, most work cannot be outsourced or automated, it is imperative that these jobs attract and retain highly skilled workers.
Registered Apprenticeships are innovative work-based training programs that allow employers to develop and prepare their future workforce, while providing individuals with an earn while you learn approach to career development.
Registered Apprenticeship is a smart strategy with proven benefits for employers, workers, and the overall economy.
Registered Apprenticeship Programs Help Employers:
- Recruit and develop a highly skilled workforce to help grow their business
- Improve productivity, profitability, and an employer’s bottom line
- Create flexible training options that ensure workers develop the right skills
- Minimize liability costs through appropriate training of workers
- Receive tax credits and employee tuition benefits in participating states
- Increase retention of workers, during and following the apprenticeship
How we can assist your organization:
- Provide technical assistance free of charge to develop your Registered Apprenticeship Program
- Assist you in working with the USDOL Office of Apprenticeship or State Apprenticeship Agency
- Develop On-The-Job Learning competencies for each occupation
- Partner with secondary and post-secondary educational providers for the academic portion of the apprenticeship
- Partner with the regional and local workforce system to assist in funding and other resources
- Work on strategies to recruit and retain workforce including diversity
- Provide incentive funding to help launch your program
