Written by: Kristen King with the Edmond Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Department of Labor, there has been a 70% increase in new participants entering apprenticeship programs. In the last 5 years alone, over 14,500 new apprenticeship programs have been introduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An apprenticeship is a system for training a new generation of a specific trade or profession with on-the-job training and study. Apprenticeships provide people with a unique on the job experience, increase retention rates, and give an entrance to applicants. These positions offer applicants to learn a trade or skill rather than just relying on formal classroom instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many different industries offering apprenticeships including: Information Technology, Construction, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Transportation. Different companies conduct business apprenticeship programs to develop skilled workers with specialized knowledge in a particular field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A perk of starting an apprenticeship program is creating a small business\u2019s future workforce, improve productivity, and reduce turnover. Studies have shown that there is a 93% retention rate for employees who stay after an apprenticeship completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resumebuilder.com has put together a great list of resources by state for job seekers interested in pursuing an apprenticeship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n