Start a Registered Apprenticeship Program
Registered Apprenticeships give your organization a competitive edge by developing skilled workers trained to meet your exact needs. Whether addressing a talent shortage, planning for long-term workforce growth, or strengthening employee loyalty, a Registered Apprenticeship Program is a proven, cost-effective solution.
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How It Works
Starting a Registered Apprenticeship program is simple — and completely customized to your organization’s needs. ApprenticeshipNC provides expert guidance to make sure your program is effective, compliant, and easy to manage.
Step 1
Contact Us: Reach out to the ApprenticeshipNC consultant in your area to initiate the process.
Step 2
Build Your Program: Collaborate with your consultant and provide the information needed to develop a customized apprenticeship training program.
Step 3
Program Approval: The ApprenticeshipNC Director reviews and approves your tailored Standards of Apprenticeship.
Step 4
Program Registration: Receive your finalized Standards of Apprenticeship and Certificate of Registration.
Step 5
Launch & Optimize: Implement your Registered Apprenticeship program and refine it as your firm grows.
Why Employers are Choosing Apprenticeship
Registered Apprenticeship programs build a sustainable workforce that fits your organization. North Carolina companies in manufacturing, IT, healthcare, energy, and logistics are already seeing the benefits, and you can, too.
Lower hiring costs
Registered Apprenticeships allow you to develop talent in-house instead of competing in a tight labor market for skilled workers. Most programs have a high completion rate and more than 90% of completers are with the same employer five years after completion.
Higher retention rates
Apprentices feel invested in their workplace, leading to higher job satisfaction, increased loyalty, and reduced turnover — saving your business thousands in rehiring and retraining expenses.
Abundant support
ApprenticeshipNC provides step-by-step guidance to make registration and implementation easy. We also help employers connect with K12 school systems, community colleges, workforce development boards, and other community support organizations. This means you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Nationally recognized credentials
Apprentice completers earn a nationally recognized credential that certifies their expertise in their chosen field. Employees value the recognition and the investment made by their employer which contributes to their commitment and loyalty.
"Not a lot of people know this, but North Carolina apprenticeship is being looked at all over the country (as a model)."
Tammy Simmons
•Vice President
Machine Specialties Inc.
Myth vs. Reality: What Employers Need to Know
Myth: Apprenticeships are only for big companies.
Reality: Employers of all sizes use Registered Apprenticeships to develop a reliable talent pipeline.
Myth: It’s too much paperwork and red tape.
Reality: ApprenticeshipNC handles the process for you and makes registration simple.
Myth: Apprentices are just interns or entry-level workers.
Reality: Registered Apprenticeship is a rigorous training solution. Apprentices can start as young adults, career changers, incumbent workers, or military veterans and you get to mold them to become the expert for your business. Many continue into leadership.
Myth: It takes years to get started.
Reality: Depending on where the business is starting from, programs can be registered in as little as a month.
The Bottom Line: Registered Apprenticeships Work!
Registered Apprenticeship works because you invest in structured training and mentoring. In return you get a more productive, loyal, and skilled workforce. Let’s build it together!