Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a work-based learning model. They are commonly referred to as ‘earn and learn’, where mentored on-the-job training is combined with relevant classroom instruction. The U.S. Department of Labor has five core components to meet quality standards for a registered apprenticeship:
- 1Employer Participation
- 2Structured On-the-Job Training
- 3Related Instruction
- 4Rewards for Skills Gains
- 5National Occupational Credential

