Ready to Start a Program

Becoming a registered apprenticeship program sponsor is a great way to develop a highly-skilled workforce while also meeting your business needs. As a sponsoring employer, you will have the opportunity to train and provide mentoring to apprentices in your field, providing them with valuable on-the-job experience. Sponsoring an apprentice can help you to attract and retain top talent, as apprenticeship programs are highly regarded by job seekers. By participating in the registered apprenticeship program, you will also be contributing to the economic growth of your community, as apprenticeships help to build a stronger, more competitive workforce. Here are the steps you can take to start your own registered apprenticeship program: A multi-employer program is a type of Registered Apprenticeship Program where multiple employers work together under the umbrella of a larger, sponsoring organization to provide administrative management of the program, and to organize the related instruction required as part of the program. This approach benefits employers by sharing the costs and responsibilities of training, and creating a pipeline of skilled workers for their industries, while having another entity remain responsible for program compliance and required paperwork.