Apprenticeship Florida
Have you ever considered establishing an apprenticeship program to recruit and retain talent for your company? Apprenticeships are a proven training method benefitting both job seekers and businesses. They are gaining momentum as a cost-effective alternative or addition to the college track. For every dollar employers invest in apprenticeships, they receive an average of $1.50 in return. According to Apprenticeship Florida, the flexibility for an employer to design an apprenticeship program offers a consistent way to recruit, train and retain talent that can be easily blended into current talent development strategies.
Through mentorship and technical instruction, job seekers receive on-the-job training to learn necessary skills while earning a paycheck. The average starting hourly wage for an apprentice is $15.00. The average starting annual salary for a fully proficient worker who completes an apprenticeship is $60,000.
Employers train and retain talent to their own standards. Unlike traditional postsecondary education programs, which are designed to prepare students for any number of career pathways, apprenticeships are designed by and for the employer with a specialized focus on the unique needs of a specific job.
Today, apprenticeships are not limited to specific industries but are expanding across traditional and nontraditional sectors. They are available in more than 1,200 occupations, including careers in information technology, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, construction, hospitality, and trade and logistics. This diverse range of industries offering apprenticeships is a testament to their versatility and applicability, reassuring employers that apprenticeships can be beneficial in their sector as well. Prepare for tomorrow by introducing new skills and valuable experience in the workplace today.
Apprentice Florida – an initiative led by CareerSource Florida, the Department of Education, and the Department of Economic Opportunity – seeks to expand registered apprenticeship programs across the Sunshine State and help businesses gain skilled talent today while preparing for tomorrow.
