Pre-Apprenticeship

The Apprenticeship Hub is a centralized and simplified resource for entrance into the apprenticeship system for employers, jobseekers, and training providers.

Recognized Pre-Apprenticeship

A recognized pre-apprenticeship program is entry level training and education that introduces a person to an industry or specific career while developing essential work-related skills and a direct pathway into a registered apprenticeship program.

Pre-apprenticeship program minimum criteria:

Occupation or Industry Sector
Minimum age requirement for participation: 16 yrs old
No minimum work-based learning or on-the job training hours
No minimum related instruction or classroom training hours
Registered apprenticeship participating employer

Benefits of Employer Registered Apprenticeship

Reduce the amount of time and money spent on building a recruiting pipeline
Reducing Liabilities-apprenticeship programs emphasize safety training, reducing workplace accidents and liabilities.
ROI https://nationalapprenticeship.org/roi
Pre-apprenticeship linkage
Funding-tax credits, WIOA, tech cred, WOTC ORC:

Resources

Apprenticeship Employer Engagement and Vocational Formation

Apprenticeship Toolkit

ODJFS eManuals WIOA Policy Letters

Pre-Apprenticeship