The Blueprint:
Launch, Scale, and Optimize Your Apprenticeship Program

Navigate the steps to create a successful apprenticeship program with our Apprenticeship Blueprint. This section offers step-by-step guidance on initiating, scaling, and fine-tuning an apprenticeship program tailored to your business needs. From understanding regulatory requirements to implementing best practices for training and mentorship, unlock the tools and insights needed to foster a high-impact apprenticeship program within your organization.

Starting a Registered Apprenticeship Program

There are five key steps involved in creating your very own Registered Apprenticeship Program. The following steps outline important considerations for building a new program and provide tools to help you get started before registering your program.

Step 1

Select an Occupation for Your Program

Determining the specific occupation you wish to target through a Registered Apprenticeship is essential in developing your program. It is crucial for your organization to pinpoint the occupation for which you are aiming to secure registration.

Step 2

Identify Sponsors and Partners

Successful apprenticeship programs thrive through strong collaborations with sponsors, apprenticeship offices, educators, and workforce development boards, enabling effective achievement of business objectives.

Step 3

Connect with Experts

Connect with Office of Apprenticeship or State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) staff to assess suitability for local (SAA) or national (OA) standards and complete registration process through the Express Interest form.

Step 4

Develop Core Components of Your Program

The 7 components of Registered Apprenticeship Programs are vital for starting an effective program, encompassing industry alignment, paid jobs, structured learning/mentorship, education support, diversity, quality/safety, and valuable credentials.

Step 5

Launch and Manage Program

The U.S. Department of Labor offers a range of tools and resources to support the initiation of apprenticeship programs. These include talent recruitment assistance, funding opportunities identification, and access to a community of industry and educator peers for ongoing learning and growth. These resources help ensure a successful start and development of apprenticeship programs.