Does your organization need a proven solution to attract and retain talent? Consider creating an apprenticeship. Registered Apprenticeship through WCC can help you recruit, train and retain skilled talent for your organization.
- Employer contacts WCC Office of Apprenticeship to discuss their Apprenticeship needs
- WCC Office of Apprenticeship provides information about courses, certificates or degrees that align with the occupations being considered at the company.
- WCC will provide introduction to the U.S. Department of Labor and 1-page quick-start form to get started on the registration process.
- Employer continues to work with U.S. Department of Labor to finalize the standards:
- Reviewing and outlining the on-the-job-training (OJT) work skills requirements
- Finalizing the related technical instruction (RTI) – support provided from WCC
- Defining the wage scale
- Selecting and training mentors (a.k.a. Journeyperson)
- Confirming hiring process for both incumbent (internal) or external candidates
- Employer finalizes the required course list (related technical instruction/RTI) with WCC staff.
- If employer is paying directly (through a third-party payment setup), process and paperwork will be provided by WCC.
- If recruiting an external candidate, employer posts open apprenticeship position on their company careers page, WCC’s Handshake system, the MI Talent Bank, LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.
- Once an apprentice is hired, they will go through onboarding at place of employment and orientation at WCC.
Benefits of Apprenticeship
- Creates a stable and reliable pipeline of qualified workers.
- Increases employee loyalty and retention.
- Provides training that meets industry standards and unique needs of your organization.
- Fosters a safer workplace due to safety training.
- Transfers important knowledge from mentor to apprentice through on-the-job training.
Grant funding may be available to help you offset the costs of tuition or wages.
Schedule an Appointment
Contact the Office of Apprenticeship for help to:
- Determine if an apprenticeship program can help solve your staffing needs.
- Understand your talent needs.
- Align on apprenticeship requirements.
Facts About WCC Apprenticeships
- WCC has been recognized by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) with a special status of Leader - Leaders of Excellence in Apprenticeship, Development, Education, and Research.
- WCC has worked with multiple companies, in a variety of industries to define cutomized programs that meet your talent development needs.
- WCC has created more than 5,000 online courses for United Association (UA) instructors across the country, with 25,000 apprentices enrolled in these courses.
- Three national trade unions – United Association, Ironworkers and Plasterers and Masons - hold their train-the-trainer programs at WCC each year.