What is a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)?
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally-recognized credential.
Why Consider a Registered Apprenticeship?
Whether you are just starting a new career or are looking for a change, an apprenticeship can help you find a well-paying job while gaining hands-on experience. Apprentices earn while they learn, reducing their need to take on debt.
Some Benefits of Apprenticeship
- A nationally recognized industry certification upon completion.
- Receive a guaranteed paycheck that increases as you advance.
- Hands-on experience with qualified mentors, working for a company invested in your long-term success.
- Average starting salaries for apprentices after completing their program are $70K per year nationally.
Apprenticeships are not just for tradespeople.
Many of the nation’s most recognizable companies have effectively integrated apprenticeship into their workforce development strategy. Explore industries to learn more about success stories of occupations companies are leveraging in apprenticeship and to access valuable resources.
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How do I Find a Registered Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a type of employment, so as a career seeker you approach searching for apprenticeships as you would other types of jobs. Much of this information is provided within the Colorado Apprenticeship Resource, on the program’s website, or through support from Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development.
