- Apprenticeship is good for everyone: the economy, the community, the workforce
- Apprenticeship programs work to close the skills gap and reduce un- and underemployment by equipping apprentices with the skills and experience businesses require
- Apprenticeships aren’t just for the trades: they’re available in over 1000 occupations including TAS’ current offerings in IT, Digital Marketing and Cyber Security
- State-level rebates and tax incentives are available to most employers that hire apprentices
- Apprentices are paid, full-time employees from day one, allowing participants to develop their skills without incurring debt
- Apprenticeship offers another option for people to secure sustainable, meaningful employment outside traditional routes
- Apprentices complete 144 hours of classroom instruction, the content and delivery of which is tailored to complement the 2000 on-the-job hours and enhance the workplace experience
- Program mentors work with both the employer and the apprentice to ensure that appropriate and timely progress is made
- Apprentices earn nationally recognized credentials through TAS from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR)
- Those who complete apprenticeship programs earn $300,000 more on average throughout their lifetime than those who don’t
- Apprenticeship programs help recruit and develop a highly-skilled workforce for employers
- Training plans are flexible to fit both the employer and the apprentices’ needs
- Apprenticeship provides a reliable pipeline of candidates that have committed to the development of their skills for a particular role
- Apprenticeship improves productivity and increases the bottom line
- Apprenticeship reduces recruitment and turnover costs and increases employee retention
- Safeguards exist for employers hiring apprentices, i.e. replacement in the event an apprentice has to move or becomes ill
- Apprenticeship is an industry-driven and flexible training solution to meet the needs of businesses
Sources: CIPD, U.S. Department of Labor