Apprenticeships
Registered Apprenticeships help workers learn specialized skills needed in today’s economy. Registered Apprenticeships are employer-driven models that combines on-the-job learning with related classroom instruction. Registered Apprenticeships allow businesses to create flexible and effective training and hiring solutions that work for their industry. Apprentices learn practical skills while earning a nationally recognized industry credential.
Whether your company is small or large, you can tailor an apprenticeship to meet your needs. There are many benefits to registering an apprenticeship:
- Recruiting top talent
- Creating a personalized training plan to meet your company’s needs
- Community college reimbursements – North Carolina is sponsoring free community college tuition for apprentices that start out of high school
- Employee Retention: Registered apprenticeship programs have high retention rates; 91% of apprentices retain employment after the program ends.
- Return on Investment – Most employees become profitable within a few months.
If you are an employer looking to start an apprenticeship program, the initial step is to get in contact with our Apprenticeship Coordinator, who can help you and your business develop a customized apprenticeship program that will meet your needs and goals.
Visit the Apprenticeship Wayne website.
For more information, contact:
Kristie Sauls at 919-739-7063 or kjsauls@smcun.com