The approval process can take between 4-6 weeks.
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Apply to sponsor apprentices
If you are an employer looking to become a sponsor, here is how you can get involved with apprenticeships.
Contact for Apply to sponsor apprentices
Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS)
Phone
Apprenticeship Program
Call Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), Apprenticeship Program at (617) 626-5403
South Shore, Cape Cod, and Islands
Call Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), South Shore, Cape Cod, and Islands at (617) 626-5989
Boston to Springfield
Call Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), Boston to Springfield at (617) 626-5407
Sponsor verifications
Call Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), Sponsor verifications at (617) 626-5406
Dispensing opticians or Veteran inquiries
Call Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), Dispensing opticians or Veteran inquiries at (617) 626-5412
Certificates or ID cards
Call Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), Certificates or ID cards at (617) 626-5441
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What you need for Apply to sponsor apprentices
Start the application process by calling the Division of Apprentice Standards office at (617) 626-5409 to schedule a meeting. We will schedule a meeting within two weeks of your call.
Sponsors must have:
- Program standards as supplied by the Division or the Sponsor. Standards describe the guidelines of the program and may change the plan with the approval of the Director.
- You need a written apprentice intake policy for all apprenticeship programs. As an example, this policy might include:
- Placing job requests with a Career Center
- Intake through a vocational school (articulation agreement)
- Print or electronic media
- Walk-ins or personal contacts
- A written related training program specifying the curriculum. We also need to know who will conduct the 150 hours of training for the term of the apprenticeship. You may conduct training in-house or contract a training provider approved by DAS.
- On the job work processes for the term of the apprenticeship. We can provide you with most work processes in the construction occupations.
Fees for Apply to sponsor apprentices
Name | Fee | Unit |
---|---|---|
Annual sponsor fee | $300 | each |
Sponsor verification | $50 | each |
One-time dispensing optician fee | $40 | each |
Department of Public Licensure fee | $18 | each |
How to apply Apply to sponsor apprentices
- Start the application process by calling the Division of Apprentice Standards office at (617) 626-5409 to schedule a meeting. We will schedule a meeting within two weeks of your call.
- At this meeting, we will verify your place of business and explain the requirements for apprenticeship.
- You can see a sample sponsor application, standards and statutes, regulations, and policies on our website. We only accept original copies of the Standards as supplied by staff.
- You can see a sample sponsor application, standards and statutes, regulations, and policies on our website. We only accept original copies of the Standards as supplied by staff.
- We will help you fill out the necessary forms and schedule a meeting at your place of business and the nearest Career Center. These meetings can occur at any point in the process before approval.
- At the Career Center meeting, staff will inform you of the available services. You do not need to register with the Career Center. You only need to know the Career Center services, location, and contact person.
More info about Apply to sponsor apprentices
All new programs will have a one-year probationary period.
Contact for Apply to sponsor apprentices
Phone
Apprenticeship Program
Call Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), Apprenticeship Program at (617) 626-5403
South Shore, Cape Cod, and Islands
Call Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), South Shore, Cape Cod, and Islands at (617) 626-5989
Boston to Springfield
Call Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), Boston to Springfield at (617) 626-5407
Sponsor verifications
Call Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), Sponsor verifications at (617) 626-5406
Dispensing opticians or Veteran inquiries
Call Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), Dispensing opticians or Veteran inquiries at (617) 626-5412
Certificates or ID cards
Call Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), Certificates or ID cards at (617) 626-5441
Fax
Office Fax
(617) 626-5427