Apprenticeship 101
Apprenticeships are employer-driven programs that train employees for a specific occupation through on the job learning and related instruction. ApprenticeshipPHL is here to help you build your own talent development pipeline or connect to an existing apprenticeship program.
Apprenticeship 101
Apprenticeships are employer-driven programs that train employees for a specific occupation through on the job learning and related instruction. ApprenticeshipPHL is here to help you build your own talent development pipeline or connect to an existing apprenticeship program.
Apprenticeships are proven to:
Having a tough time finding the right people? Apprenticeship is a flexible training strategy that can meet the needs of every business. Every apprenticeship is different and employers get to design a model that works for them.
Looking to increase loyalty?
92% of apprentices remain with their employer at the end of the apprenticeship program.
See a $1.47 return for every $1 invested. The best part? The ROI begins during the apprenticeship, not after.
Customize Your Skilled Workforce
Having a tough time finding the right people? Apprenticeship is a flexible training strategy that can meet the needs of every business. Every apprenticeship is different and employers get to design a model that works for them.
Reduce Turnover & Cost
Looking to increase loyalty? 92% of apprentices remain with their employer at the end of the apprenticeship program.
Increase Productivity
See a $1.47 return for every $1 invested. The best part? The ROI begins during the apprenticeship, not after.
Create Talent Pipelines
The workforce is changing but businesses’ needs are not. Apprenticeship enables experienced staff to transfer knowledge to new hires through mentorship and on the job training. This model allows employers to tap a more diverse talent pool to help your business flourish.
92% of apprentices remain with their employer at the end of the apprenticeship program.
Source: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/
We’ll help you develop the framework for your apprenticeship program, including on the job training and related instruction, and provide guidance on identifying and training mentors. We’ll prepare your programs for registration with the Department of Labor & Industry’s Apprenticeship and Training Office.
You might wish to join an existing apprenticeship program. We can assist with identifying the right partners and developing the relationships to make your program succeed.
Program Design and Registration
We’ll help you develop the framework for your apprenticeship program, including on the job training and related instruction, and provide guidance on identifying and training mentors. We’ll prepare your programs for registration with the Department of Labor & Industry’s Apprenticeship and Training Office.
Apprentice Recruitment
The PA CareerLink®, community organizations, and high school Career & Technical Education programs are excellent sources of talent and can provide screening. We’ll access your talent needs and facilitation connections to the right pipelines.
Connect to Partners
You might wish to join an existing apprenticeship program. We can assist with identifying the right partners and developing the relationships to make your program succeed.
How it Works
Get to know apprenticeship, the benefits, and how different employers and sponsors are creating programs across industry.
+ Connect with our network and team to explore all the options and opportunities apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeships have to offer! Our team is available to explore ideas, occupations, and best practices when it comes to apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.
Understand your options, the steps involved in building an apprenticeship program, and the tools we offer to help you get started.
+ We support all types of organizations to assist with developing the framework for your apprenticeship program through Technical Assistance with our Apprenticeship team to help you build, and expand your program – all at no cost to you. TA can include reviewing program design, assistance with the standards, and guidance on compliance, sustainability, and DEIA.
Collaborate with apprenticeship representatives, workforce organizations, educators, and others to build your program.
+ Partners are a key piece to apprenticeship programs and sustainability. We can assist with identifying the right partners and making these connections in order to make your program succeed. This can include Related Technical Instruction providers, other workforce development organizations, employer partners, and/or any other partners you may need for a successful program.
Take advantage of benefits such as funding opportunities, tax credits, and no-cost technical assistance when you register your program.
+ We can help you prepare for registration and presentation with PA’s Apprenticeship and Training Office (ATO) by reviewing the required paperwork, practicing your presentation before council, and discussing available funding opportunities upon successfully registering.
Recruit prospective apprentices, measure your program’s impact?, and share your program success.
+ The PA CareerLink®, community organizations, and high school Career & Technical Education programs are excellent sources of talent and can provide screening. We’ll access your talent needs and facilitate connections to the right pipelines to help you find qualified apprentices.
Explore
Get to know apprenticeship, its benefits, and how different employers and sponsors are creating programs across industry.
Build
Understand your options, the steps involved in building an apprenticeship program, and the tools we offer to help you get started.
Partner
Collaborate with apprenticeship representatives, workforce organizations, educators, and others to build your program.
Register
Take advantage of benefits such as funding opportunities, tax credits, and no-cost technical assistance when you register your program.
Launch
Recruit prospective apprentices, measure your program, and share your program success.