Internships & Apprenticeships
Experts Address Manufacturers’ Training Needs National program supports apprenticeship expansion BY BECKY CALWELL
THE WORD IS GETTING OUT. A Registered Apprenticeship program is a valuable tool for manufacturers looking for ways to improve their recruitment, training, and retention. Most manufacturers today recognize the critical need for new approaches to building their workforce. Retirements and a tight labor market are making it increasingly difficult for manufacturers to find the skilled people they need. Apprenticeships not only help employers fill entry-level jobs but also provide a way to upskill incumbent workers into highly skilled jobs. 40
How it Works Considered the highest quality apprenticeships in the United States, Registered Apprenticeships last from one to six years and are sponsored by employers, labor management organizations, or other organizations. In order to be recognized as a Registered Apprenticeship, a program must provide approximately 2,000 hours of on-the-job learning and 144 hours of related instruction that applies to an occupation or a specific job. Participants in Registered Apprenticeship programs receive on-the-job May / Jun e 2022
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