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What Is Apprenticeship?
What Is Apprenticeship?
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, guidance from an experienced mentor, and classroom instruction. As an “earn and learn” strategy, Apprenticeship offers job seekers immediate employment opportunities that pay sustainable wages and offer advancement along a career path.
How is this different from an internship?
How is this different from an internship?
Internships are typically short-term, may be paid or unpaid, and are designed to introduce students to a particular field.
Explore Two Models:
Explore Two Models:
✔️ Registered Apprenticeships
✔️ Registered Apprenticeships
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, guidance from an experienced mentor, and classroom instruction .
Registered Apprenticeship is the gold standard for work-based learning, combining hands-on training with classroom instruction, structured wage progression, mentorship, and a nationally recognized credential (Journeyworker Card).
The length of a Registered Apprenticeship program can vary depending on the complexity of the occupation, employer, industry, and the type of program.
Learn more about registered apprenticeships HERE.
✔️ Non-Registered “Earn and Learn” Programs
✔️ Non-Registered “Earn and Learn” Programs
Industry-aligned, flexible models offering similar hands-on training without federal registration.
Program length varies by occupation, industry, and training requirements, offering flexibility to meet diverse workforce needs.
Learn more about Earn and Learn Apprenticeships HERE.
Benefits of Apprenticeship
Benefits of Apprenticeship
For Interested Apprentices:
For Interested Apprentices:
Apprentices are full-time employees who begin earning wages from day one. As they gain skills and reach training milestones, they receive scheduled pay increases that reflect their growing productivity.
Apprentices receive on-the-job training from an experienced mentor, gaining real-world skills while applying what they learn in the classroom.
Apprentices receive classroom instruction that aligns with their academic program and apprenticeship occupation, ensuring their training supports their on-the-job learning.
Apprentices graduate with valuable skills and may also earn industry-recognized certificates or college degrees as part of their training.
For Employers:
For Employers:
Design training that meets your company's specific needs and industry standards, whether you're onboarding new employees or upskilling your current team.
Connect with Pima Community College’s diverse and skilled student population to identify strong candidates for your workforce.
Apprenticeship programs have a 90% retention rate, helping you keep trained employees longer and reducing workplace disruptions.
Apprentices contribute to the workforce while they learn, and their productivity increases as they gain skills and experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Apprenticeship Spotlight
Apprenticeship Spotlight
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HVAC-R Technician
Become an employer partner!
Become an employer partner!
Pima Community College can act as an Apprenticeship Sponsor, providing support in developing and implementing customized training programs, which include drafting related training instructions, identifying on-the-job learning competencies, and maintaining records for compliance purposes.
Companies Opening Doors Through Apprenticeship
Companies Opening Doors Through Apprenticeship
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