What are the Benefits for the Sponsor?
Sponsoring an apprentice provides an opportunity to train someone to meet the specific needs of your company. It also creates a perfect environment for the apprentice to develop the skills he will need to work on your behalf. Studies have shown that apprenticeships provide the employer with employees who provide *higher productivity, quality of work, with the added benefits of higher staff retention. Apprentices are highly motivated people who are keen to learn. They usually work harder and more effectively for your business than non-apprentices. This may seem like a small point, but a qualified apprentice can free your time for vacations and out-of-town business events that would otherwise have been impossible to attend. Starting wages for apprentices generally are one-third of the standard employment rate in the trade. Many states offer L&I tax credits, funds for training, as well as partial wage reimbursement for qualifying applicants. *(apprentices generate a 7.5% higher rate of pr
