Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are?
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway.
What is the best way to reach interested candidates?
Developing recruitment and outreach efforts for the apprenticeship program that will reach a diverse pool of candidates.
Why should federal contractors utilize apprenticeships?
Federal contractors can also use apprenticeship programs as an additional avenue to increase outreach and recruitment efforts, thus expanding applicant pools toward the goal of compliance with equal employment opportunity obligations.
In 2020, what was the top industry for apprenticeships?
Electricians.
How many individuals entered apprenticeships in 2020?
In FY 2020, more than 221,000 individuals nationwide entered the apprenticeship system.
Apprentice programs provide what to the labor force and employers?
Apprenticeship programs provide employees with requisite skills to serve in their chosen industry. and provide their employers with a highly skilled workforce.
What is the best way to ensure program retention?
Providing support and incentives during the apprenticeship program to increase the likelihood of candidates completing the program
How do apprenticeships help employers?
Apprenticeships help employers develop and prepare their future workforce.
In 2020, what was the second highest industry for apprenticeships?
Carpenters.
How many individuals utilized apprenticeships in 2020?
Nationwide, there were over 636,000 apprentices obtaining the skills they need to succeed while earning the wages they need to build financial security.
What are some additional benefits?
Apprenticeships also greatly increase retention of employees and lower various costs such as training.
What is the best way to ensure program success after candidates complete the program?
Commit to hiring candidates upon successful completion of the certification program.
How do apprenticeships help individuals in the labor force?
Individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, mentorship, and a portable, nationally-recognized credential.
In 2020 what was the thrid highest industry in apprenticeships?
Construction.
How many individuals graduated from apprenticeship programs in 2020?
82,000 apprentices graduated from the apprenticeship system in FY 2020.
Where can Veteran Career Advisors send veterans who are interested in participating in an apprenticeship?
The Apprenticeship Coordinator located within their American Job Center/MWA.
By Assigning responsibility to an individual to oversee equal employment opportunity efforts and adhere to all Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
What is the Department of Labors role in regards to apprenticeships?
The U.S. Department of Labor’s role is to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, ensure equality of access to apprenticeship programs, and provide integrated employment and training information to apprenticeship sponsors and the local employment and training community
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How many apprenticeship programs were active in 2020?
There were nearly 26,000 registered apprenticeship programs active across the nation.
Is it beneficial for federal contractors?
Federal contractors can also use apprenticeship programs as an additional avenue to increase outreach and recruitment efforts, thus expanding applicant pools toward the goal of compliance with equal employment opportunity obligations
What is the best way to enhance your apprenticeship program?
By partnering with federal, state and other industry-recognized certification programs to provide mentors, trainers, industry-specific standards, etc. for those programs.
Are individuals in an apprenticeship program considered "employees" of the contractor that must be included in the contractor’s AAP?
Generally, yes. A contractor must include all of its employees who worked at the establishment during the AAP’s term (for example, calendar year or fiscal year) in the AAP.
What is one industry you would not expect to find a registered apprenticeship?
Tattoo industry.
How many new apprenticeship programs were started in 2020?
3,143 new apprenticeship programs were established nationwide in FY 2020, representing a 73% growth from 2009 levels.