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Benefits of Using Apprentices and the Apprenticeship Program
Companies that offer apprenticeship programs know that these programs make good financial sense. Here’s why:
Apprenticeship programs give a sound return on your investment.
A recent study showed that the financial benefits of apprenticeship training
programs exceed the cost for 15 different trades. On average, for each
dollar invested, employers receive a benefit of $1.38—a net return
of $0.38. (“Return on Apprenticeship Training Investment.” Canadian
Apprenticeship Forum. June 2006)
Cost-benefit
analysis of apprenticeships (15 KB PDF) in
15 different trades from the “Return on Apprenticeship Training
Investment” Canadian Apprenticeship Forum report (June 2006).
Apprenticeships put a skilled and trained workforce at your fingertips.
Apprenticeship programs ensure that you have skilled workers who are familiar
with your standards. You determine exactly what skills you need,
and design a training and educational program to foster those skills.
“Homegrown” employees are more productive.
A journeyperson who trained as an apprentice within your organization will
naturally be more productive, since he or she is already familiar with
company standards and procedures. That means your employees will spend
their time contributing to your bottom line, not getting up to speed.
Apprenticeships foster loyalty.
There’s something intangible about the loyalty workers feel to a company
that values them enough to invest time and money to help them reach their
career goals. Training apprentices in your business creates skilled and experienced
employees, many of whom will stay with you for the long term.
Apprenticeship Utilization Requirements (AURs)
AURs require a certain percentage
of labor hours for a given construction project be performed by Washington
State registered and/or approved apprentices. This information is intended
to address the most frequently asked questions and provide regional resources
for those in need of further assistance. While
the Department does not play a direct role with regard to Apprenticeship
Utilization Requirement (AUR) implementation, we are the registration agency
for program sponsors and apprentices in the State.
Apprenticeship
Utilization Requirements Fact Sheet (94 KB PDF)
See Publication:
Registered
Apprenticeship Employer Fact Sheet (146 KB
PDF)
Advantages
of Apprenticeship - For the Employer (61 KB PDF)
Apprenticeship
is Your Business (173 KB PDF)
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