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Apprenticeships Benefit Everyone Provided by HR Coastal
What do an employer struggling to find employees, an employee burned out at work, someone looking for a new career, and a current job seeker have in common? The answer - Apprenticeships. A registered apprenticeship is a high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally recognized credential. Although registered apprenticeships have been around for over thirty years, South Carolina moved to the forefront in 2008 when large industries like BMW and Boeing moved into the state. However, apprenticeships aren’t just for big industries. Small businesses with as few as 2-3 employees can thrive on this platform. Apprentices learn specialized job-related skills under the mentorship of experienced coworkers. And apprentices are generally paid during their supervised training and classroom education and then update their records as they progress through the program. Apprenticeships Benefit Employers • A highly skilled workforce through job-related training that provides both theory and practical training, which impacts productivity, quality, safety, and customer service. • Standardized training that is structured and consistent, meeting your and industry’s standards. • Reduced turnover (ROI) – your commitment to this investment provides loyal, skilled workers. • Increased productivity – employees who have a deeper understanding of their jobs are better able to meet your business needs and make a real contribution to your bottom line. • Plan for the future – your more senior workers mentor apprentices and transfer their knowledge. • State tax credit – you can earn $1000 credit per apprentice per year. Apprenticeships Benefit Job Seekers and Employees • Earning while you learn • Obtaining industry certifications
• Participating in occupation-specific training • Receiving portable credentials from the U.S. Department of Labor • Considering potential advancement within the company • Receiving a wage progression Apprenticeships Benefit Parents and High School Students For parents thinking of your children’s future, college debt is daunting. The average student loan debt is $37,172, and the average payment $393/month, i.e. almost $100/week (nitrocollege.com, 2021). Student loan debt affects their credit report and increases the percentage they’ll pay for car loans and mortgages. One solution is to encourage your son or daughter to consider fields that don’t require a college education. With over 300 youth apprenticeship programs available and ever expanding number, it’s worth serious consideration. Youth apprenticeships are work-based learning programs designed for high school students. They combine the key elements of the adult apprenticeship model, including paid workplace experience and related technical instruction. Youth Apprenticeship enables your high-school aged child to gain the necessary skills for high-demand jobs while earning a paycheck in a safe, secure environment. The program also ensures academic success. High school completion is a necessary component of the program. Relevant education and critical on-thejob training create the right combination to put your child on the right track to a promising career. Your high school counselor can give you more information. The HBA’s Workforce Development Task Force is inviting eighth-graders from Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton Counties to visit our Skilled Trades Showcase on Friday, March 26, to try their hands at architectural and trade skills while they learn from craftspeople how to work with their hands. You can also bring your kids to the BeProBeProud trailer on Saturday at the Home Show. They can come onboard to try out a dozen highly skilled trades virtually. You can try them out too. Who knows? It might sow the seed for an exciting new career. For more information about the programs available through Apprenticeship Carolina or for help setting up a program, contact Nicole Bentley, ApprenticeshipCarolina consultant, at bentleyn@sctechsystem.edu. And visit BeProBeProudSC.com
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