| Registered Programs | Registered Apprentices | Occupations with programs |
|---|---|---|
| 545 | 2085 | 35+ |
Pre-Apprenticeship Programs refer to a program or set of strategies designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a Registered Apprenticeship Program. Click Here to review a list of approved Pre-Apprenticeship programs.
(Jobseekers, Workers)
From their first day of work, apprentices receive a paycheck that is guaranteed to increase as their training progresses.
Through a combination of practical hands-on career training and job-related instruction, apprentices “earn while they learn”. Fully proficient workers that have completed a Registered Apprenticeship earn $50,000 per year on average, and over their careers, they will typically earn $300,000 more than non-apprenticeship workers.
Once their apprenticeship is complete, workers are on their way to a successful long-term career with a competitive salary and little or no educational debt. Every graduate of an Apprenticeship program receives a nationally recognized, portable credential that signifies that apprentices are fully qualified for the job, and which is accepted by industries and employers across the U.S.
(Employers)
First and foremost, Registered Apprenticeship helps businesses develop highly skilled employees.
Registered Apprenticeship programs have also been shown to reduce turnover rates, increase productivity, and lower recruitment costs.
Additional benefits include:
– Customized training that meets industry standards, tailored to the specific needs of your business, resulting in highly skilled employees.
– Increased knowledge transfer through on-the-job learning from an experienced mentor, combined with education courses, supports work-based learning.
– Enhanced employee retention: 91% of apprentices that complete an apprenticeship are still employed nine months later.
– A stable and reliable pipeline of qualified workers.
Registered Apprenticeship programs are available in a variety of industries and occupations such as Construction, Healthcare, and Hospitality. For a full list of USDOL-approved occupations, click here. Note: Delaware does not currently have programs in all of these occupations.
View Rules and Regulations Click here to view the current DE DOL Apprenticeship Regulations
Sponsor Application Form Click here to start a Sponsor Application form and a representative will contact you regarding a new program
For more information, or to speak to someone about Registered Apprenticeship, please call the Delaware Department of Labor, Apprenticeship Office at (302) 761-8328, or Contact us via email at apprenticeship@delaware.gov.
Go to labor.delaware.gov/divisions/employment-training/funding-statements/ to read the Federal Grant Funding Disclosure Statements.
