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Apprenticeship Become an Apprentice Register an Apprenticeship Registered Apprenticeship is a proven model of job preparation that combines paid on-the-job learning with related instruction to progressively increase workers’ skill levels and wages. It is an employer-driven model that provides an effective way for employers to recruit, train and retain highly skilled workers. As an "earn and learn" strategy, Registered Apprenticeship offers job seekers immediate employment that offers advancement along a career path and a nationally-recognized credential. The Office of Apprenticeship is responsible for: Registering apprenticeship programs that meet federal and state requirements Protecting the safety and welfare of apprentices Assuring the programs provide high-quality training and on-the-job mentoring Assuring the programs produce skilled and competent workers Issuing nationally-recognized and portable credentials to apprentices Promoting the development of new apprenticeship programs Through our partnership with Apprenticeship RI, we are working to help employers build new apprenticeship programs in a variety of industries including healthcare, information technology, marine trades and manufacturing, with the goal of doubling the number of workers trained through apprenticeship within 5 years. We are deepening connections between apprentices and higher education, working to create new paths through apprenticeship to earning a college degree. Apprenticeship Occupations Apprenticeship programs can be created in any occupation where the employer has a need for skilled workers. The occupations below are examples of occupations registered in Rhode Island. Criteria for Apprenticeable Occupations Customarily learned in a practical way through a structured, systematic program of on-the-job (OJT), supervised training Clearly identified and commonly recognized throughout an industry Involves manual, mechanical or technical skills and knowledge which require a minimum of 2,000 hours of OJT work experience Requires related instruction to supplement the OJT training All programs that have 5 or more apprentices sponsored must have a written Affirmative Action plan and a selection procedure. It must consist of activities to equalize opportunity in apprenticeship to permit full use of the work potential of minorities and women. It should involve special efforts to identify, recruit, motivate and train potential apprentices from these groups, along with goals and timetables for increasing their participation. Rhode Island active registered apprenticeship programs include: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Counselor Biomedical Equipment Technician Bricklayer Carpenter Case Manager CNC Machinist Commercial Fisher Community Health Nurse Community Health Worker Composite Tool and Pattern Maker Construction Craft Laborers Drywall Finisher Electrician Electrician, Maintenance Electronics Technician Elevator Constructor Glazier In-Patient Nurse Iron Worker IT Help Desk Technician IT Sales Associate IT Service Dispatcher Landscape Technician Manufacturing Worker, General Marine Support Service Manager Medical Assistant Medical Coder Musician / String Music Instructor Network Engineer Network Support Technician Nurse, Licensed Practical Oil Burner Technician Operating Engineer Painter Pharmacy Technician Piclas/Painting Industrial Coating Lining Specialist Pipefitter I and II Pipefitter II Plumber Police Officer Production Technician Refrigeration Mechanic I and II Roofer Sheet Metal Worker I and II Sprinkler Fitter Tile Finisher Tool and Die Maker State Apprenticeship Council Members Andrew Cortes, Chair Steven Affonso William Bryan Joseph Caparco Darche’ Hood Barbara Jackson Matthew Jackson Jody Jencks Michael Petit Joseph Degnan, Assistant Director, RI Dept. of Labor & Training (Ex-Officio) Paul McConnell RI Dept. of Education (Ex-Officio) Meetings Generally the 4th Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am Contact Center General Complex 1511 Pontiac Avenue, Building 70, Cranston Mailing Address RI Dept. of Labor and Training, Office of Apprenticeship P.O. Box 20247 Cranston, RI 02920-0943 Trades & ConstructionJuana Rosales (401) 462-8526 Manufacturing, Healthcare, Technology and OtherKasey Johnson (401) 919-5919 x 205 Inquiries about recruitment, tax credits or Workforce Development FundsLori.Turchetta@dlt.ri.gov Supervisor of ApprenticeshipSherri Scalzo (401) 462-8536