Although apprenticeship is most seen for skilled trade roles in construction and manufacturing, the apprenticeship model has been modernized to incorporate needed flexibility such as competency-based training, virtual or hybrid instruction delivery and direct alignment with both industry credentials and academic credit toward college degrees. (Credit: goodluz/Shutterstock.com)
The goals of an apprenticeship program are to provide an employee with a fair wage and broadly applicable and nationally recognized certification, create career advancement opportunities, and cultivate an advanced skill-set that meets an employer's needs and yields overall positive returns on investment for employers. Registered apprenticeship, supported through the Department of Labor, allows organizations to expand their talent sources without lowering their standards for hiring, since typical requirements like work experience are actively met on the job.
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