Registered Apprenticeship Industry Intermediaries

As contractors of the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Apprenticeship (OA), Registered Apprenticeship Industry Intermediaries are integral stakeholders in the effort to grow and expand the number of Registered Apprenticeship opportunities across industries throughout the U.S. These intermediaries increase awareness through industry outreach; connect employers, industry, labor organizations, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), workforce partners, education institutions, and other National Apprenticeship System stakeholders; and provide no-cost technical assistance to launch and expand Registered Apprenticeship programs. These DOL-funded Registered Apprenticeship Industry Intermediaries are also tasked with helping Registered Apprenticeship sponsors and/or employers refine recruiting, hiring, and retention strategies to increase access to Registered Apprenticeship programs.

• Rapid Registered Program Development and Implementation Support
  • Conduct outreach to employers, unions, and others to promote the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship and provide technical assistance to launch and sustain programs.
  • Implement industry-driven strategies to expand Registered Apprenticeship opportunities across growing sectors.
  • Offer expertise to build Registered Apprenticeship programs that help workers meet industry skill needs.
  • Develop curriculum, related instruction outlines, and competency-based program models.
  • Increase awareness of the Registered Apprenticeship model among secondary and post-secondary educators and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
• Technical Assistance and Partnership Building
  • Assist employers in developing high-quality Registered Apprenticeship standards for new programs.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on apprentice recruitment strategies, including leveraging partnerships and other resources that help bring employers together to build a talent pipeline that helps growing sectors stay competitive in today's global economy.
  • Help employers and partners offset the costs of developing, launching, and sustaining Registered Apprenticeship programs.

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