I am a small company and may only be able to sponsor two apprentices right now. Can I set up a registered apprenticeship program?
Yes. Registered apprenticeship is a model that works for both small and large employers. An employer can set up a program with only one registered apprentice and build its program around those specific training needs. Many smaller companies find it beneficial to collaborate with other local employers with similar training needs. This can be particularly useful in delivering the related technical instruction component of a program. What if I sponsor a registered apprentice and I decide that he or she is not working out? Am I obligated to keep that person in my program? No. A registered apprenticeship program will typically begin with an employer-determined probationary period during which either the sponsor or the registered apprentice may terminate the agreement for any reason. After the probationary period, either party can still terminate the agreement, though USDOL requests to be informed of the reason for separation only as a tool for seeking to improve the effectiveness of the reg
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- I am a small company and may only be able to sponsor two apprentices right now. Can I set up a registered apprenticeship program?
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- When did Minnesotas apprenticeship program begin? How many apprentices have participated in a registered program?
