Becoming an Apprenticeship SponsorWhat is Apprenticeship? Registered Apprenticeship is a highly flexible training system that combines on-the-job learning and related classroom instruction, in which employees receive technical and practical training in numerous occupations in various industries. It offers a proven methodology that allows employers to establish the standards of proficiency required of its professionals. Almost 80% of jobs now require some postsecondary education and training. Over 62% of the new jobs require on the-job learning and experience. That approach, coupled with occupation-specific instruction, represents the defining principles of Registered Apprenticeship. An apprenticeship sponsor’s investment in building a strong workforce delivers a powerful economic boost to the company, the community and to our nation. What are the benefits to the employees?
What is an Apprenticeship Training Representative (ATR)? The Office of Apprenticeship, Information and Training is committed to expanding the availability of apprenticeship to more businesses and workers. The District of Columbia’s apprenticeship program is focused on scaling apprenticeship, providing technical assistance and guidance during the apprenticeship registration process in the development of apprenticeship standards in the District. There is no cost associated with this service. The Apprenticeship Training Representative is here to:
How to become an Apprenticeship Sponsor? An apprenticeship sponsor can be an individual employer, employer association or partnership between employers and labor unions (public and private). Employers and organizations applying for apprenticeship registration must develop apprenticeship standards, which is a written plan, embodying the terms and conditions for the employment, training, and supervision of apprentices according to apprenticeship regulations. The D.C. Office of Apprenticeship staff is available to provide the necessary guidance and technical assistance in developing the required apprenticeship standards for approval consideration. The Office of Apprenticeship staff also will conduct a workforce site analysis of the potential apprenticeship sponsors’ facilities and workforce. Final approval is granted through the D.C. Apprenticeship Council. The Apprenticeship Council meetings are held bi-monthly for consideration of registered apprenticeship sponsor approval. Mandatory Apprenticeship Requirement. Although registering apprenticeship programs is voluntary for all industries, the District of Columbia has a mandatory apprenticeship registration law known as D.C. Law 2-156. Any prime contractor, subcontractors, including tier-subcontractors, whose contract amount is $500,000 or more on a single contract or cumulative contracts within a twelve month period to perform work on new construction, renovation and information technology must register an apprenticeship program with the D.C. Apprenticeship Council. This law also requires that thirty-five percent (35%) of apprenticeship hours must be performed by D.C. residents. However, sixty percent (60%) of apprenticeship hours must be performed by D.C. residents on District government assisted construction projects under the District government new First Source law for projects that are at $5 million dollars or more. What are Apprenticeship Standards? Potential apprenticeship sponsors must develop apprenticeship standards that conform to the District of Columbia Apprenticeship Registration Agency Rules and Regulations. A set of Apprenticeship standards is an organized and written plan, embodying the terms and conditions for employment, training, and supervision of one or more apprentices. Apprenticeship standards also can include one (1) or more occupations along with a work-process, outlining the skilled tasks of the occupation(s) for on the-job-learning. DOES is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider Language interpretation services are available without cost. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities
Basic Apprenticeship Standards ContentsBelow are the 25 minimum basic standard items required for submitting proposed apprenticeship standards. Narratives for each item on the program implementation are also required.
The D.C. Office of Apprenticeship, Information and Training staff is available to provide technical assistance and guidance during the apprenticeship registration process in the development of apprenticeship standards. There is no cost for this service. |