Grow Your Talent with Work-Based Learning

Work-Based Learning

There are many strategies you can use to help you grow the best workforce possible. The strategies bolded below are work-based learning strategies that can have a real impact and that our team can provide expert advice and support to help you build your best team

 

Awareness/Exposure
Hiring / Onboarding
Workforce Succession Planning

What are you doing to make people aware of your company/organization, the work you do, and the jobs that exist?

What are you doing to ensure that you have a qualified pool of candidates to fill your workforce needs?

What is your organization doing to ensure you have a complete and well-trained workforce for the future?

  • Business panels
  • Career fairs
  • Career mentoring
  • Company tours
  • Competitions
  • Curriculum and pathway development
  • Informational interviews
  • Interactive presentations
  • Internships
  • PR campaigns
  • Scholarships
  • Shadowing
  • Apprenticeships
  • Clinical/externships
  • Customized trainings
  • Direct hiring
  • Internships
  • On-the-job training
  • Pre-apprenticeship programs
  • Project-based learning
  • Service learning
  • Staffing agency hiring
  • Apprenticeships
  • Credit for work
  • Financial support for continuing education
  • Incumbent worker
  • Mentoring programs
  • Professional/leadership development training
  • Stackable credentials

 

Internships

What is an internship?

An internship is a temporary, work-based learning experience where interns:

  • Assist employers to meet their business goals
  • Add to their skills and abilities
  • Forward their career paths  

 

How will my business benefit from hosting an intern?

Internships offer a way for businesses to

  • address workforce gaps
  • become acquainted with a candidate
  • give back to the community through mentorship

 

How can my business get connected to internship opportunities?

Hear from Our Team: Paid Internships on Pirate Radio 93.5

Dylan Johnson, a Work-Based Learning Specialist with Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development, joined by teammate Trisha Hill, sat down with Cap'n Sue Sutton on Pirate Radio 93.5's Crack O' Dawn Morning Cruise to talk about work-based learning including, paid internships and how LCEWD connects job seekers with local employers.

 

 

Apprenticeships

What is an Apprenticeship?

A Registered Apprenticeship is a robust training program that an employer uses to combat workforce shortages and skill match challenges to meet their workforce needs. Apprenticeships:

  • Can be created for occupations in most any industry including,  healthcare, education, finance, construction,  advanced manufacturing and many more
  • Are paid jobs that attract job seekers committed to growing with your company

  • Combine structured, on-the-job learning with relevant, related instruction - ensuring employers have the staff they need, trained for the work they do

     

How will my business benefit from implementing an apprenticeship program?

  • Increased Retention - 90%+ of apprentices stay with their companies after completing their program
  • 44% average ROI

  • Creates an environment of learning that goes beyond the apprentice, increasing productivity and innovation

     

All apprenticeship services are available to businesses and organizations at no cost and include:

  • General information about apprenticeship
  • Consultation to help decide if apprenticeship is the right workforce tool
  • Support in program design
  • Support in registration with the Colorado State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA)

  • Support in connecting to resources available to launch or sustain your program

     

How can my business get started with an apprenticeship? 

  • Complete this quick interest form and be contacted for a free consultation with an apprenticeship consultant
  • Call: 970-498-6643 Nancy Murray | Apprenticeship Consultant
  • Email: workbasedlearning@larimer.org and include the keyword “Apprenticeship” in the subject line