Apprenticeship

The Apprenticeship Hub Powered by Aspyr (The Hub), is a centralized resource for introduction and entrance into the apprenticeship system for employers, job seekers and training providers.

A registered apprenticeship program is an employer-driven workforce development strategy that delivers high-quality, formalized training, paid on-the-job experience, mentorship, and classroom instruction.

The Hub offers technical assistance to businesses, schools, and education programs that includes:

Program Development: Creating and implementing apprenticeship programs that meet industry standards.
Recruitment: Assisting employers in connecting with qualified job seekers.
Regulatory Compliance and Administration: Ensuring that programs adhere to regulations and standards.
Documentation and Reporting: Ensuring accurate documentation and record-keeping for state reporting.
Monitoring: Participant progress and performance metrics.
Continuous Improvement: Ongoing program assessments to inform adjustments and revisions.
Funding: Assistance with financial support, grants, and incentives to fund new programs.

Benefits of Registered Apprenticeship

Strengthens and streamlines your employee pipeline by developing a highly skilled workforce while saving time and money on recruitment.
Staff loyalty and retention- Creating a company culture of investing in employees leads to higher loyalty and retention.
Reduce Liabilities- Emphasizing safety and procedures during apprenticeship training reduces workplace accidents and liabilities.
Access to underserved populations with fair, and equal hiring and training processes.

Learning Library

Promoting an Anti-Harassment Environment: (for Sponsors) - Addresses harassment in any company/organization, highlighting that it can happen to anyone within a business or organization.
Promoting an Anti-Harassment Environment for Apprentices Course: (for Apprentices) - Addresses topics such as: recognizing unlawful behavior, defining harassment, taking appropriate action as a target or witness, reporting incidents, and understanding the consequences of retaliation.
Davis Bacon: (for Sponsors) - Demonstrates how to generate Davis-Bacon certifications.
Understanding Davis-Bacon: (sponsors, registration agencies, or DOL-funded investment partners) - Updated for the first time in four decades, this micro-learning introduces the Davis-Bacon Act and the impact of its standards on registered apprenticeship programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity in Registered Apprenticeship Program for Individual with Disabilities (for apprentices) - Focusing on EEO regulations for individuals with disabilities.

Resources

Apprenticeship Glossary