Who is eligible to sponsor a registered apprenticeship program?
Any South Carolina employer, including a government agency, is eligible to sponsor an apprenticeship program and register it. Employers may sponsor a program individually, or they may collaborate with other employers with similar training needs. Programs also may be sponsored by a professional or trade association, a joint apprenticeship training committee, or a Small Business Development center on behalf of a consortium of employers. What are the program entry requirements for a registered apprentice? The only requirements pertaining to apprentices entering a registered apprenticeship program are that they must be at least 16 years of age. Registered apprentices must be selected without regard to gender, race, age, sexual orientation or religious affiliation—just like any other employee. Any other selection criteria is determined by the employer or group of employers sponsoring the program based upon the specific requirements of their industry. Typically, registered apprentices will n
Related Questions
- I am a small company and may only be able to sponsor two apprentices right now. Can I set up a registered apprenticeship program?
- Is the Registered Apprenticeship program sponsor also the eligible training provider for the Workforce Investment System?
- Who is eligible to sponsor a registered apprenticeship program?
