Arizona Apprenticeship System
Apprenticeship is a proven strategy that combines on-the-job training with related theoretical and practical classroom instruction to prepare exceptional workers for Arizona’s industry. Registered apprenticeship is a training system that produces highly skilled workers that meet the demands of employers competing in a global economy. Private and public sectors – individual employers, employer associations or joint labor/management sponsors, operate registered apprenticeship programs. Program sponsors pay most of the training costs while also paying progressively increasing wages to apprentices as they gain skills. Registered apprenticeship programs can be competency based or time based depending on program sponsor needs. Arizona has more than 100 registered apprenticeship programs in such industries as agriculture, forestry, and fishing; mining; construction; manufacturing; transportation, communications, electric, gas, and sanitary services; services; and public administration. More than 3,100 apprentices are currently registered in apprenticeship programs in Arizona. |