Registered Apprenticeship Programs

An Apprenticeship Program Can Help Meet Your Needs For Skilled Workers!

Employers with registered apprenticeship programs are able to broaden their pool of talent and fill critical vacancies. At no cost to your organization, our apprenticeship team will work with you to:

  • Understand the registered apprenticeship training model
  • Identify existing models for your occupations of interest
  • Connect you with appropriate resources to assist with your program
  • Draw up your Standards, Training & Education outline based upon your input
  • Submit your registration paperwork to the USDOL for full recognition in the National Registered Apprenticeship System
  • Handle all the administrative tasks for the length of your program
  • Assist you with program updates as your workforce needs evolve
  • Promote your program and assist with recruitment

Whether you're interested in starting a new program or getting assistance with an existing program, we can help!

Frequently Asked Questions


Starting A New Registered Apprenticeship Program

Apprenticeship programs enable your business to build the talent it needs in-house. Apprenticeships are a high-quality career pathway driven by growing and emerging industries. An apprenticeship is also a win-win approach for business and job seekers.

Benefits for employers:

  • Attract workforce talent by offering a nationally recognized credential after completion of an apprenticeship
  • Build a motivated, highly skilled workforce through customized training and workplace experience
  • Get help customizing your apprenticeship program to precisely fit your organization’s needs
  • Create high levels of commitment and satisfaction among apprenticeship participants that can result in greater employee retention

We assist employers with setting up apprenticeship programs that meet their specific needs. Schedule a meeting with a member of our team to learn how we can help you get started.

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Working With Your Existing Apprenticeship Program

GST Michigan Works! is here to assist with promoting your Registered Apprenticeship Program, job seeker recruitment, and provide additional information about available funding.

Some examples of funding that may be available for employers include, but are not limited to:

  • On-the-Job Training (OJT) Funding provided to an employer with a USDOL Registered Apprenticeship for the costs associated with training an apprentice on the job.
  • Reimbursement is a percentage of the apprentice wages.
  • Funding is limited in duration.
  • Various State Grants aimed at creating Registered Apprenticeship Programs.
  • Classroom training for your apprentices.

Schedule a meeting to discuss how GST Michigan Works! can assist as you expand your apprenticeship program and what funding may be available.

GST Michigan Works! is a proud Apprenticeship Ambassador and local source for information and activities related to Registered Apprenticeships.  Our team is on standby to help you navigate and access local Registered Apprenticeship resources and information.  Registered Apprenticeship is a go-to talent, diversity, recruitment and retention strategy!

 

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