November 12th – 16th is National Apprenticeship Week. Workforce development professionals around the State are encouraging employers to create on-the-job training models like Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships to help narrow the gap between the demands of a position and the skills of a job seeker. The Vermont Department of Labor has resources to help employers create structured models that fit business and growth needs. Job seekers appreciate this model because not only are they “earning while they’re learning”, they also benefit from one-on-one mentoring, progressive pay raises, and a nationally recognized credential upon completion.

I encourage Vermont businesses and individuals interested in exploring on-the-job training models and Registered Apprenticeship programs, to reach out to their local Vermont Department of Labor Career Resource Center to learn about the Registered Apprenticeship program and how the Department of Labor can help create and administer sponsored training opportunities ."