Is your manufacturing business struggling to build
individual and organizational capability?

Join us for a focused one-hour “Noontime Knowledge” webinar to reimagine your training or apprenticeship program. You will receive the essentials needed to design and launch a successful Registered Apprenticeship (RA) program. Learn how to leverage an approach that develops individuals and the organization simultaneously. 

What You Will Learn in This 60-Minute Session:

• The Structure and Deliverables: Breaking down to the core components of a Registered Apprenticeship, including On-the-Job Training (OJT), Related Technical Instruction (RTI), Mentorship, Wage Schedule and Selection. 
• Leading Change: Learn how to prepare your organization, mentors, and trainers to support and leverage the Registered Apprenticeship framework with models like ADKAR (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, Reinforcement) and gain a deeper understanding of how to engage others. 
• Process Guidance: Follow the steps employers have taken, from identifying necessary skills to coordinating and communicating progress.
• Competitive Advantage: Discover the proven Return on Investment (ROI), improved capabilities, and engagement possibilities.
• Workforce Solutions: Understand how an RA program can attract a more diverse workforce, improve recruiting, and significantly reduce turnover costs. 
• Partners: Vermonters help Vermonters – learn who is ready to guide and support you from recruiting through certification.  

Apprenticeship is an “earn-while-you-learn” approach that enhances existing business practices, offering apprentices higher wages, job security, and recognized credentials. Those who participate will also be invited to: 

• take advantage of no-cost advisory for “Build through Launch” of a RA
• occupation-specific working groups for developing state-wide apprenticeship cohorts, such as maintenance, facilities, production, team leader 

Contact VMEC’s Director of Field Operations/ Business Growth Advisor Carla Wuthrich for further information.