A Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is an employer-driven workforce development model that combines paid on-the-job training, mentorship, and structured instruction. Apprentices are full-time employees who are still developing job-specific skills and receive a nationally recognized credential upon completion.

Registered Apprenticeships help employers build skilled talent, improve retention, and create career pathways for both new and existing employees.

Registered Apprenticeships help employers recruit, develop, and retain skilled talent while reducing hiring and training costs. Employers often use apprenticeships to:

• Build a pipeline of skilled workers
• Upskill current employees
• Support succession planning
• Improve retention and employee engagement
• Reduce time and cost to fill open positions
• Access available grants, incentives, and tax benefits
• Develop talent for hard-to-fill positions

Many employers partnering with Apprenticely achieve an average 84% retention rate, see ROI within 12 months, and save $5,000–$10,000 per apprentice.

Registered Apprenticeships are no longer limited to the skilled trades. Today, they are used across a wide range of industries including:

• Information Technology
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Banking & Finance
• Retail Supply Chain
• Transportation & Logistics

Apprenticeships can be used for both new hires and existing employees in occupations ranging from IT Support Specialists and Software Developers to Medical Assistants, Industrial Maintenance Technicians, and many others.

Designing and managing an apprenticeship program requires significant time and expertise. Employers are responsible for developing apprenticeship standards, aligning competencies with job requirements, coordinating training, maintaining records, meeting Department of Labor requirements, tracking apprentice progress, and preparing for audits and compliance reviews.

Without support, these administrative and compliance responsibilities may be a barrier for many employers.

Apprenticely serves as the apprenticeship sponsor and intermediary, removing the complexity of launching and managing a Registered Apprenticeship Program.

As the sponsor, Apprenticely handles:

• Department of Labor reporting and compliance
• Program registration and audits
• Apprenticeship documentation and recordkeeping
• Project management services at no cost
• Customized training design and coordination
• Funding identification and training cost subsidies
• Recruiting services when needed

This allows employers to focus on hiring and developing a productive team member and retaining them while Apprenticely manages the apprenticeship program requirements.

Employers provide full-time wages and compensation, assign a mentor, and support the apprentice’s related training instruction for skills and competencies development.

Apprenticely handles the sponsorship requirements, which include compliance, reporting, project management, recruiting support, and training coordination—removing any barriers for employers to build and retain skilled talent without the administrative burden of running a Registered Apprenticeship Program on their own.

Getting started is easy. The first step is to schedule a conversation with Apprenticely to discuss your workforce needs, hiring goals, and potential apprenticeship opportunities.

Our team will help you identify suitable occupations, develop a customized apprenticeship plan, and guide you through the implementation process. Whether you’re looking to hire new talent or upskill current employees, Apprenticely can help you build a workforce development solution that meets your organization’s needs. Contact us today by completing the form below.