About
The Office of Workforce development is excited to offer Apprenticeship opportunities as another tool to help businesses build their talent pipeline and contribute to the growth and retention of employees. We partner with organizations, sponsors, and educational institutions to connect, support, and ensure the success of apprentices.
This initiative supports Howard County businesses in over 230 traditional and non-traditional occupations. You do not need to have prior experience in a field or occupation to begin an apprenticeship! Our program is intensive, and requires apprentices to be committed to both, on-the-job-training, and in the classrooms.
Events
Apprenticeship Forum for Businesses-June 1, 2022
To register for the event click below: (In-person or virtual)
https://apprenticeshipforum2022.eventbrite.com
To join the meeting virtually, click the link below:
- Virtual Meeting Link:
link:https://howardcountymd.webex.com/howardcountymd/j.php?MTID=m01b2e5a235b… - Meeting number:
2304 250 8932 - Password:
a3xJijJAy94
Apprenticeships for Business
Benefits for business includes:
- Create highly skilled employees
- Increased retention
- Reduce Turnover costs
- Attract women, minorities, and veterans
- Access to local Federal and State resources
- Fill vacant positions
REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP is an industry-driven model proven to attract, train, and retain a highly skilled workforce.
Registered apprenticeships increase productivity for companies and reduce turnover costs*
*According to US Department of Labor statistics, 91% of apprentices remain on the job one year after employment, and report high levels of loyalty and motivation.
*Return of Investment for Businesses: For every dollar spent on apprenticeship, U.S. employers get $1.47 back in increased productivity.
To view a brief presentation, click below:
Apprentices
Benefits for apprentices include:
- Apprentices Earn-as-they-Learn
- Get college credit and certification
- Acquire a skill skill that leads to a career
- No education debts/loans
- National credential
Register for Information Sessions
Are you Interested in apprenticeship information sessions and workshops? Click here to register!