Union or non-union, apprenticeships help businesses develop highly skilled workers through a structured system that combines on-the-job training (OJT) with related supplemental instruction (RSI). Apprenticeship allows you to transfer years of experience and knowledge quickly, reducing the risk of skill shortages when key employees retire. The training program helps businesses stay responsive and competitive.
A registered apprenticeship program is sponsored by a business. Apprentices are only enrolled in the program when a business selects them for training. Workers entering an apprenticeship begin at a lower wage that increases as their skills and productivity grow.