REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP

A WORK BASED LEARNING STRATEGY

WHAT IS REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP?

• A talent development training system sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, enacted under the “Fitzgerald Act” in 1937.

• On the Job Learning - Full Time Paid Employment• Related Instruction - Relevant Theoretical Courses

EMPLOYERS GAIN

• A flexible systematic approach for providing ongoing talent development and capacity building.

• An increase in the education, skill, experience and productivity levels of staff.

• Proven strategies which prepare your workforce to compete effectively in a global economy.

• An excellent return on talent development ensuring consistency of training.

EMPLOYERS GAIN

• A valuable marketing strategy.

• An effective approach in the recruitment and retention of a highly qualified workforce.

• Increased productivity, quality and competency by cultivating a highly proficient and educated workforce.

EMPLOYEES RECEIVE

• On-the-job learning under the guidance of experienced and qualified staff.

• Occupation specific education/technical instruction.

• Training and certifications which adhere to industry/business standards.

• Opportunities to receive education, develop expertise and gain experience which enable them to advance in their careers.

EMPLOYEES RECEIVE

• Elimination of skill gaps.

• Support system to promote career ladders and lattices.

• A nationally recognized credential, which is a benchmark of academic achieve and actual job experience.

DIVERSITY REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP

• 950+ occupations in diverse industry sectors have been recognized as apprenticeable:

Advanced Manufacturing Health Care

Automotive Homeland Security

Biotechnology Hospitality

Energy Information Technology

Finance Services Transportation

SIMPLE STEPS TO SET UP REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS

Contact Your Federal Representative: 732-750-9191

Debra Paul: paul.debra@dol.gov

Bergen, Essex, Hudson & Union Counties

Donna Scalia: scalia.donna@dol.gov

Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset,

Sussex and Warren Counties

Joann Tomenchok: tomenchok.joann@dol.gov

Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland,

Gloucester, Monmouth, Ocean & Salem Counties

REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP WEB SITES

• U.S. Department of Labor – Employment & Training Administration – Office of Apprenticeship

http://www.doleta.gov/oa

• Workforce3One-Community of Practice

http://21stcenturyapprenticeship.workforce3one.org/

• Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network

http://www.wnjpin.state.nj.us/

OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION

• http://online.onetcenter.org• www.careeronestop.org• www.njnextstop.org/• www.careervoyages.org• www.workforce3one.org• www.dolchallenge.ideascale.com