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Historically, apprentices have solely been associated with trade industries, such as plumbing, construction or electrical. Today, apprenticeships can be developed for any role. For example, culinary apprentices can work in restaurants. Businesses that need accountants, web designers, office managers and more, are developing apprenticeship opportunities to fill key roles and feed their employee pipeline. Emily Griffith Technical College has been offering career and technical education programs since its inception 108 years ago. Last year the College issued college credit to 4,800 apprentices across the state. Today, the College is going beyond what has been known as a traditional apprenticeship and helping to spotlight new, inclusive opportunities. What exactly is an apprentice? Apprentices are individuals who are “earning and learning” in a specific career path. Individuals earn a wage while getting hands-on experience to learn on
the job during the day while expanding their knowledge in a classroom setting, often at night. This provides apprentice employees the means to develop on-the-job skills and earn college credit at the same time as they progress through their program. Registered Apprenticeship Programs through Emily Griffith create value for employers. In an apprenticeship, the employer determines all aspects of the program. They can tailor what the apprentice will learn and specify what skills are needed to respond to industry needs. The employer identifies the educational outcomes needed to fulfill the program. Emily Griffith can collaborate with employers to determine content. At the end of the apprenticeship, the apprentice earns a certificate from Emily Griffith Technical College and a portable, nationally-recognized credential from the U.S. Department of Labor, and may be eligible to earn other industry-recognized credentials.
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