"Unlock Your Workforce Potential: Invest in Your Future with ApprenticeshipNC" is the first in ApprenticeshipNC's new toolkit series. This toolkit is for to employers who are in the early stages of exploring Registered Apprenticeship.
Unlock Your Workforce Potential Invest in Your Future with ApprenticeshipNC
This toolkit is tailored to individuals who are in the early stages of exploring Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) as workforce development solutions.
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ApprenticeshipNC Overview
What is Registered Apprenticeship?
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Youth Apprenticeship & Registered Pre-Apprenticeship
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Why Register Your Program?
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ApprenticeshipNC Partner Benefits
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Testimonials
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Getting Started
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Stay in Touch
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ApprenticeshipNC Overview
Registering Apprenticeship Programs that Build Versatile, Work-Ready, Skilled Talent for North Carolina Businesses
Introducing ApprenticeshipNC:
Recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship to act on behalf of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), ApprenticeshipNC (ANC) is the State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) operating under the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). Registered Apprenticeship is an employer led approach that integrates training programs into businesses—creating a top tier workforce with reduced turnover and enhanced productivity and profitability.
Our Mission:
ApprenticeshipNC helps employers use Registered Apprenticeship to build and retain an adaptable, skilled, and effective workforce that meets their current and future needs.
What We Do:
ApprenticeshipNC registers apprenticeship programs tailored to meet employers’ needs— providing structured on-the-job learning, supplemental education, and a progressive wage scale. ANC connects employers and apprentices to Registered Apprenticeship occupations and to federal and state funding.
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What is Registered Apprenticeship?
Registered Apprenticeship, established in North Carolina in 1939, is an employer-driven earn- and-learn model.
Registered Apprenticeship helps employers develop their workforce through paid work experience and supplemental education. Apprentices also receive progressive wage increases and obtain a portable, nationally recognized credential. Registered Apprenticeships are industry-vetted and are approved by the U.S. Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency.
Who Can Be an Apprentice?
Apprenticeship is for anyone 16 years or older looking to transition into a new career or begin their career in an in-demand field
9 Current high school students 9 Recent graduates 9 Incumbent workers 9 Experienced workers looking to shift their career focus to a different field 9 Military veterans transitioning to civilian life
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Why Invest in Registered Apprenticeship?
9 Gain access to an effective recruitment tool that expands education and training options, increases employee retention, and addresses pipeline concerns 9 Ensure the transfer of necessary knowledge, skills, and expertise 9 Provide access to earn-and-learn training models under qualified mentors with incremental pay increases 9 Contribute to the economy while promoting career development 9 Build closer relationships between industry and the workforce ecosystem
Basic Requirements of a Registered Apprenticeship Program: 9 Employ your apprentices 9 Pair apprentices with experienced mentors
9 Train apprentices in all phases of the occupation 9 Create and implement a progressive wage scale 9 Coordinate on-the-job learning and supplemental education to maximize training effectiveness y On-the-Job Learning: o Apprentices learn while working under the instruction of an experienced colleague or mentor o Apprentices must complete a minimum of 2,000 OTJ Learning Hours y Supplemental Education: o Each year of the program must include 144 hours of supplemental education Ç based on the occupation and the employers’ unique requirements. o Employers can partner with community colleges, universities, vocational or Ç technical schools, industry associations and labor organizations for related Ç instruction. Some employers choose to offer supplemental education in-house
What Occupations are Available?
Almost every occupation is apprenticeable! (List of approved occupations)
9 Registered Nurse 9 Computer Programmer 9 Special Education Teacher 9 Accountant 9 HVAC-R Mechanic
9 Boat Builder 9 Plumber 9 Cook 9 Electrician
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What is Youth Apprenticeship?
Youth Apprenticeship is an apprenticeship program that starts when the apprentice is in high school or within 120 days (about 4 months) of graduation. The DOL categorizes Youth Apprentices as those 16-24 years old.
Why Choose Youth Apprenticeship?
Youth Apprenticeship gives young adults an opportunity to jump-start their chosen career paths while helping employers create a sustainable talent funnel.
Note: High School students that register in an apprenticeship program before graduation are eligible for a community college tuition waiver.
What is Registered Pre-Apprenticeship?
Pre-Apprenticeship is a program designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a Registered Apprenticeship Program. These short-term programs expand the participant’s career opportunities by merging essential instruction with elective work experience and optional wage structures. Pre-apprentices can work either full or part time. At the end of the program, both the sponsor and the pre-apprentice can sever ties or continue the relationship. If they choose to continue, the pre-apprentice moves into an apprenticeship program.
Why Invest in Registered Pre-Apprenticeship?
9 Streamline your recruitment process 9 Increase retention rates for registered apprenticeship participants 9 Pre-screen a diverse, qualified, job-ready apprentice pool 9 Align your pre-apprentices’ training with your apprenticeship standards
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Why Register Your Program?
Registering an Apprenticeship Program with ApprenticeshipNC comes with a multitude of benefits for both the employer and the apprentice:
Customized Solutions That Build and Retain a Competitive Workforce: y ANC’s primary aim is to help you build a robust , diverse , and productive team while minimizing search and recruitment costs y ANC helps you craft flexible training options tailored entirely to your business needs to ensure proper skill development. y Registered Apprenticeship models close the skill gap through immersive training and create longevity by retaining world- class employees y Over 90% of apprentices continue their employment after program completion— decreasing costs by minimizing turnover Workforce Development Alliance: y ANC unites employers , educators , and community collaborators in a shared goal of creating a highly skilled workforce through the use of Registered Apprenticeship by: ο Crafting a unified marketing approach ο Collaborating with community colleges ο Providing guidelines and tools for the development of an efficient apprenticeship program
Prioritize Worker Development: y The Structured On-the-Job Learning Model ensures employees gain practical knowledge and experience— improving their abilities over time y Apprentices earn certifications , industry specific credentials , and, depending on their program, college degrees y Completers earn a nationally recognized, portal state and federal (DOL) occupational certificate—often referred to as a journeyworker certificate Funding: y Having a program registered through ANC opens the doors to a world of funding opportunities ! ο State and Federal Funding Opportunities ο GI Bill® Benefit for Registered Apprenticeship ο Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) ο Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) for WIOA
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ApprenticeshipNC Partner Benefits
The most successful apprenticeship programs rely on partners for support. ApprenticeshipNC helps you connect with community partners that will work with you to make your program a success.
Community Colleges y Deliver supplemental education to apprentices y Support curriculum development
y Provide grant funding opportunities to pay for education assistance for specific industries y Assist apprentices through potential financial aid opportunities and offer tuition waivers to students who start in a qualifying apprenticeship program while in high school and enroll in a registered apprenticeship program within 120 days after graduation y Act as a source for talent recruitment
Workforce Development Boards y Help recruit and screen apprenticeship candidates y Provide pre-apprenticeship and basic skills preparation y Contribute funding for on-the-job training or related instruction
Consortia y Assist in overcoming program challenges by combining resources with other companies y Support apprenticeships thorough cost effective, talent driven strategies that create long term sustainability y Provide a high-quality career pathway North Carolina Public School System (K-12) y Supplies new and untapped talent y Creates access to students interested in a range of apprenticeable occupations y Provides guidance and resources for youth apprentices y Builds career pathways and opportunities for youth to earn while they learn
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Testimonials
“I’m currently in my 3rd year of Starr’s electrical apprenticeship program. I have always wanted to find a career that is hands-on, practical, valuable, and respected. Electricity has become a necessary part of our lives. Yet, many of us have no idea how it works. I was inspired to understand how electricity works and how I can use it. The apprenticeship has helped me further my career because it has taught me how to effectively solve problems that occur in my field, and how to prevent future issues. Our field is all about solving problems. By being more efficient and effective, I can help each job be completed smoothly, on time, and with minimal issues.”
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Scott Wanner, Starr Electric
“The opportunity to receive formal education, while working a full-time job with an amazing company like McKenney’s, is building up apprentices to be quality journeymen. Where we are now is proof that we’re moving towards excellence.”
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Luis Diaz, McKenney’s Inc.
“The apprenticeship program helped me tremendously; it got me out of the house and doing something that now makes my living. The program jump started my forever career. There are so many opportunities in the trades to make great money, and the knowledge of that trade will be with you forever.”
O’Connor Leonard, Gates Construction
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Getting Started
What Can You Do to Prepare? Before you start the registration process, identify your organization’s workforce needs and choose the individual(s) who will be acting as your program supervisor(s). What’s a Sponsor? An employer, association, or organization that designs and oversees the training programs and handles program administration.
The Process:
1. Contact an ApprenticeshipNC Consultant in Your Area 2. Work With Your Consultant to Create a Program That Suits Your Business a. Your consultant helps you…
1. Identify your Apprenticeable Occupation(s) 2. Determine the Program Approach and Duration 3. Create a Work Process Schedule and Training Plan 4. Develop Program Requirements and Policies 5. Design a Progressive Wage Scale 6. Register the Program
3. Check Your Program a. The ANC Director will review and approve your program based on your input 4. Register Your Program a. Finalize your standards and receive your certificate of registration 5. Launch Your Program a. Once launched, new and current employees can complete your program and earn the certificates and credentials necessary for their positions 6. Record Your Program a. Document your program information in NCRAN, the official ApprenticeshipNC database
ANC Consultants are here to guide you through the registration process and provide support after your program has been registered.
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Stay in Touch
General Contact Information:
919) 807-7176
apprenticeshipnc@nccommunitycolleges.edu
200 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27603
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