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Introduction to Apprenticeship

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As apprenticeship continues to grow and diversify across the country, more individuals and organizations are getting involved in apprenticeship work. Those getting started may not know where to begin, so this page provides a compilation of "Apprenticeship 101" resources and tools pulled from various pages within the Apprenticeship and State Apprenticeship Grants WorkforceGPS Communities.

New state apprenticeship grants staff may also wish to review the Grantee Staff Onboarding Resources page to find similar introductory resources along with information on grant management requirements and tools.

  • Review the Apprenticeship 101 Training for an excellent overview of the fundamentals of Registered Apprenticeship. This training series includes four short modules covering:
    • The Registered Apprenticeship Program Model
    • The Apprenticeship System in the United States
    • Apprenticeship Partners and Roles
    • Apprenticeship Program Design, Standards, and Registration
  • Read the Quick-Start Toolkit to learn the 5 key steps to building apprenticeship programs.
  • Check out the Apprenticeship Professionals Learning Network Apprenticeship Fundamentals Webinar for an overview of the fundamentals of designing and registering programs and the flexibilities available for innovative apprenticeship models.
  • Learn about how apprenticeship programs provide a Return-on-Investment (ROI).
  • Check out the Developing Apprenticeship Standards and Work Processes resource page to learn how to develop and register apprenticeship program standards.
  • Visit the Apprenticeship Industry Pages to learn about how apprenticeship works in key industry sectors. Also, visit industry-specific resource pages on WorkforceGPS.
  • Visit the Apprenticeship Community to keep up-to-date on what's new.
  • Explore Apprenticeship.gov, the U.S. Department of Labor’s one-stop source to connect career seekers, employers, and education partners with apprenticeship resources. Learn more about the Registered Apprenticeship Academy and other USDOL initiatives and resources to expand apprenticeship, apprenticeships across industries, how to establish a program, and open apprenticeship jobs.

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  • Resource Publication Date: 2018
  • Posted by: Gary Gonzalez
  • Posted in: Apprenticeship

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