Individual
We Connect Apprentices and Employers
"Earn-while-you-Learn"
Apprenticeships give you a fantastic experience in the working world and show employers that you can "hit the ground running". Unlike other training programs, apprenticeships are jobs. Right off the bat, the employer will put you to work; you'll be paid from day 1. You will often start at a fraction of your wage as an employee and work your way up as you continue to learn more. While many internships are unpaid, apprenticeships are always paid.
Training
Apprenticeships are structured training programs which give you a chance to work not only towards a qualification but a career. Apprenticeships help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen industry. Depending on the trade, there is a specific required number of hours you much complete both OTJ, (on-the-job) and class-room training. This gives you a real chance to put your skills into practice and helps you to gain more confidence in a working environment.
Choices
There are over 800 Sponsors across the entire state of New York, along with over 150 different types of apprenticeship programs. Whether you desire a career in something besides for construction or manufacturing, there's a good chance there is something for everyone, Apprenticeship Connections wants to see you working for one of them.
Certification
Upon completing your apprenticeship, you will receive an Apprenticeship Completion Certificate recognizing you as a qualified journey-worker nationwide. This Certificate is one of the oldest, most basic, and most highly portable industry credentials in use today. Similar to a college transcript, the education classes you complete can go with you anywhere across the United States.
Take the Next Step!
Between online and numerous in-person training facilities within your area there are many options to choose from to meet your Related Instruction requirements. Apprenticeship Connections will assist you in finding the right option that meets your needs.
EMPLOYERS
Establish Your Apprenticeship Program With Us By Your Side
Open Doors & Public Recognition
Enjoy the respect of your industry, and labor alike, with a New York State approved apprenticeship training program. In the commercial construction industry, apprenticeship programs fulfill requirements set forth by certain New York State and local government agencies, allowing you to bid on these publicly funded and large scale private projects. These programs are also nationally recognized and therefore portable.
Develop your own talent
Fill current or predicted skills shortages by growing your own talent in-house. Apprenticeships offer you the opportunity to train people - regardless of age or experience - in the specific areas in which you feel resources are needed the most and providing your organization with the skills it needs to achieve your goals.
Set Fee Structure
From Day 1, the apprentice's wages will be set based on the information provided on the application you submit to the Department of Labor. Wage increases are mandatory but it will be based on either the Apprentice's time with employer or the number of hours completed in the program.
On public projects, the apprenticeship wages are at significant smaller percent of what is listed on the New York Prevailing Wage Schedule.
Tax Discounts & Training Grants
The ESATC (Empire State Apprenticeship Tax Credit) Program provides tax credits to certified New York State Registered Apprenticeship program sponsors for hiring newly qualified apprentices on or after January 1, 2018. This program is available through 2022. A certified employer will be entitled to tax credit against income or franchise tax for each qualified apprentice. These tax credits range from $2,000 (Year 1) up to $6,000 (year 5).
Every year New York State sets aside millions of dollars for training through various grants offered by internal departments such as the Department of Labor (DOL) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). These grants can help reimburse the sponsors for any costs associated in training their apprentice.
Becoming a Sponsor
Every Apprenticeship program has a sponsor. The sponsor is responsible for the overall operation of the program. Sponsors can be a single business or a consortium of businesses. Regardless of who serves as the sponsor, apprenticeships are always employer-driven and employers are involved throughout the process.
Apprenticeship Connections is here to guide you through the entire process, from paperwork to scheduling to back office staff support, all while maintaining direct communication with the Department of Labor until you are approved. Once the program is active, Apprenticeship Connections will be available to make sure the program is compliant and to ensure all of your needs and goals are being met.
Contact us to take the first steps towards building your new workforce foundation.