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Employers in South Dakota can build a workforce by being a partner or sponsor in our Registered Apprenticeship program. And we’ll help you get started. Complete the form below and take the first step towards growing a game-changing workforce.

Apprenticeships Make Good Sense for Employers

Looking to build a qualified workforce? Be an employer sponsor in the Registered Apprenticeship program in South Dakota. As a sponsor, you can ensure workers obtain the right skills you need. Plus, you get a committed employee on the path to advancement.

BUILD YOUR WORKFORCE

 

Employer Benefits

Employer Benefits of offering a Registered Apprenticeship program include the following items:

 

Increased Productivity & Knowledge

Increased Productivity & Knowledge

Increased productivity and knowledge transfer due to on-the-job learning from an assigned mentor combined with related technical instruction.

Safety Training & Stability

Safety Training & Stability

Emphasis on safety training that often reduces workers’ compensation costs. A stable and predictable pipeline for the development of qualified workers.

Recognition

Recognition

State and National Recognition of the training program.

GETTING STARTED

Ready to start today? Become a Registered Apprentice Sponsor in five easy steps.

OUR PROCESS

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What sets Registered Apprenticeship Programs apart from other work-based learning programs?

Registered Apprenticeship Programs have five core components that set them apart from other work-based learning programs.

1

Business Involvement

Businesses are the foundation to Registered Apprenticeship Programs by being directly involved and providing on-the-job learning.

2

Structured On-the-Job Learning with Mentoring

Apprentices learn necessary occupational skills through on-the-job learning from a mentor, who is fully trained in the occupation.

3

Related Instruction

Classroom-style training, that enhances on-the-job learning by refining both technical and academic skills relevant to the job.

4

Progressive Wage Increases

As the apprentice’s skills increase so does their wage. More Skills = Higher Wages

5

National Occupational Credential

Apprentices earn a nationally recognized credential upon completion of their Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Build Your Qualified Workforce

Be an employer in South Dakota’s Registered Apprenticeship Program.

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Be An Apprentice

Be An Apprentice

Instant Career.
Instant Paycheck.

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Be a business sponsor

Be a business sponsor

Build a qualified workforce.
Reduce turnover.

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Find Student Opportunities

Find Student Opportunities

Registered Apprenticeships
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