Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships

In the current workforce environment, many employers are increasingly thinking about registered apprenticeships as a solution to hiring and retaining skilled employees. They also quickly become overwhelmed by the cumbersome and confusing process to begin and maintain a Registered Apprenticeship.

GateWay Community College’s Apprenticeships Office can help do the heavy lifting and minimize the amount of time and effort you spend on the creation, implementation, and maintenance of a Registered Apprenticeship, so that you can enjoy an over 90% employee retention rate after the completion of an apprenticeship.

What is a Registered Apprenticeship?

A Registered Apprenticeship is a job first, with an employer who hires apprentices they want to invest in and retain for the long term. The On-the-Job Training (OJT - the full time job part of the apprenticeship) is paired with Related Technical Instruction (RTI - the classroom learning part of the apprenticeship) to enable apprentices to become experts in their field.

Apprenticeships typically range from 1 to 4 years of full time work, with classroom learning typically 2 evenings a week, and result in an industry recognized credential.

What will GateWay do as a sponsor?

Research Registered Apprenticeships and academic programs in MCCCD’s 10 colleges that align with the foundational job duties in your job description
Develop OJT/RTI schedule
Create all documents to register for apprenticeship with the State Apprenticeships Office
Work with MCCCD college system to enroll apprentices in colleges with matching RTI
Enrollment and maintenance of apprentices for state and federal reporting

What will your company do as an employer partner?

Select best aligned registered apprenticeship and academic program
Hire apprentices and maintain all HR and payroll functions:
- Provide mentors for apprentices
- Conduct ongoing evaluations; track hours completed and mastery of competencies
- Ensure wage progression according to apprenticeship standards