Who operates a Registered Apprenticeship program?
Apprenticeship programs are operated by both the public and private sectors. Apprenticeship sponsors, who are employers, employer associations, and labor-management organizations, register programs with federal and state government agencies. Sponsors provide on-the-job learning and academic instruction to apprentices according to their industry standards and licensing requirements. Essential ingredients in apprenticeship: There must be an employer/employee situation in existence to establish an apprenticeship program. All apprenticeship programs must meet minimum guideline requirements delineated in Federal and State laws and regulations. These include the development and implementation of Registered Apprenticeship Program Standards. These standards contain the 22 basic elements to establish a registered program. They embody the terms and conditions of employment, training, and supervision of one or more apprentices. Elements contained in the standards include wage progression, term of
Related Questions
- I received my journeyperson certification as a "Trade Qualifier" but haven’t completed an apprenticeship program as a registered apprentice. Am I eligible for the ACG?
- Is the Registered Apprenticeship program sponsor also the eligible training provider for the Workforce Investment System?
- When did Minnesotas apprenticeship program begin? How many apprentices have participated in a registered program?
