Federally Registered Apprenticeship for Education and Training Providers
A key factor contributing to the program’s success is the positive experience of the apprentice.
Because the program focuses on developing an individualized training plan, each apprentice will recognize a clear connection between learning in the classroom setting, experiences on the job, and achieving future goals for careers and higher education.
Benefits of Apprenticeship
Students benefit from participation in an apprenticeship program in multiple ways, including:
- establishing a clear connection between education and work
- increasing motivation and retention by showing the relevance of academic and occupational instruction
- exploring possible careers and enhancing skill development
- developing workplace responsibility and positive work habits and attitudes
- providing opportunities for completion of post-secondary education
- providing opportunities for leadership and learning from skilled professionals
Getting Started
Work-based learning and apprenticeship provides resources for strategic-minded educational partners that have an interest in getting their students real world, hands on experience, and opening their eyes to the possibility of a career through apprenticeship. Could that be your school? Here are some questions to ask:
To be contacted by someone about becoming an apprenticeship provider click Get Started below.
- Are you looking to connect your students with career possibilities in their own backyard?
- Do you believe students can benefit from real world hands-on experience?
- Are you looking to build business relationships in your community that can lead to more opportunities for your students and your school?
Resources
- US DOL Apprenticeships: https://www.doleta.gov/OA/apprenticeship.cfm
- Teen Labor Laws: https://www.in.gov/dol/files/Teen_Labor_Laws_2009.pdf
- Workers Comp Resources: https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/attach/TEN/TEN_31-16_Attachment-II_Acc.pdf
- Jobs For the Future Center for Work-Based Learning & Apprenticeship: https://center4apprenticeship.jff.org/
