To reach and surpass the Administration’s goal of 1 million active apprentices, the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) is committed to improving internal processes and using modernized, relevant online platforms to streamline and expedite the registration process, increase transparency, improve user experience, and meet the needs of industry and career seekers. To further these goals, OA has released Bulletin 2026-35 to announce a commitment to making apprenticeship program registration determinations within 30 days of a sponsor’s final submission of signed local program standards in Standards Builder, as well as National Program Standards and National Guideline Standards submitted to OA staff. To ensure transparency and showcase progress in meeting this 30-day commitment, this "shot clock" website will highlight the number of apprenticeship programs developed in OA states on a monthly basis, and the average amount of time it took to register the programs. This commitment will improve efficiency and provide more consistent customer experience, ensuring OA’s ability to move at the speed of business.
