What is a Registered Apprenticeship?

A Registered Apprenticeship is a proven model of job preparation that combines paid on-the-job learning with related instruction to progressively increase workers’ skill levels and wages.
It is an employer-driven model that provides an effective way for employers to recruit, train and retain highly skilled workers. As an “earn and learn” strategy, Registered Apprenticeship offers job seekers immediate employment that offers advancement along a career path and a nationally-recognized credential.

The Office of Apprenticeship is responsible for:

• Registering apprenticeship programs that meet federal and state requirements
• Protecting the safety and welfare of apprentices
• Assuring the programs provide high-quality training and on-the-job mentoring
• Assuring the programs produce skilled and competent workers
• Issuing nationally-recognized and portable credentials to apprentices
• Promoting the development of new apprenticeship programs