Build Your Team with Registered Apprenticeship

Ready to get started with building your own Registered Apprenticeship Program? We’ll take you through all the program steps and help you develop a quality program tailored to help your business grow.

Today’s Registered Apprenticeships extend well beyond the building trades to IT, education, finance, childcare, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, hospitality—you name it.

As an employer in Massachusetts, you have the power to tap into talent and build your team with Registered Apprenticeship.

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Steps to Registered Apprenticeship

When you partner with the Division of Apprentice Standards, our team will take you through all the program steps—training, mentorship, wage progression, certification, and monitoring—and help you develop a quality Registered Apprenticeship program tailored to help your business grow.

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It's easy to get started:

  1. Assess your needs. Determine what occupation you want to fill, whether it’s new or existing.
  2. Attend our 30-minute webinar. Get an overview of Registered Apprenticeship and ask questions. View upcoming webinars. 
  3. Schedule a Discovery session. Meet individually with your Apprenticeship Liaison to develop your program.

After your application is approved, we’ll help you:

Yes, there’s a RAP (Registered Apprenticeship Program) for that

Apprenticeship occupations

More than 1,000 different occupations are approved for Registered Apprenticeship Programs by the United States Department of Labor. So when we say there’s a RAP for that, we’re not kidding!

Below is a sample of occupations with active Registered Apprenticeship Programs in Massachusetts. If you don’t see your occupation listed, let’s connect and explore opportunities to develop a program together.

Auto Mechanic

Biomanufacturing Technician

Childcare Development Specialist

Clinical Trial Associate

Cloud Operations Specialist

CNC Programmer

Community Healthcare Worker

Credit Analyst

CRM Developer

Cybersecurity Analyst

Data Analyst

Diesel Mechanic

Dispensing Optician

Early Childhood Educator

Elevator Constructor

Emergency Medical Technician

Greenskeeper

Housekeeper

IT Support Professional

Laboratory Technician

Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Landscape Technician

Marketing Manager

Mechanical Assembler

Medical Assistant

Network Security Admin

Pharmacy Technician

Phlebotomist

Software Analyst

Technical Sales Specialist

Heavy Truck Driver

Web Developer

Frequently Asked Questions

How does an apprenticeship differ from an internship?

Apprenticeships are standardized, long-term, paid positions that train participants in a skilled occupation. Internships tend to be short-term and may offer credit instead of a wage.

What is a Registered Apprenticeship? 

A Registered Apprenticeship is a type of nationally-recognized apprenticeship that is industry-vetted, USDOL-approved, and supported by our Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards.

What are the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship?

A Registered program ensures high-quality training standards and provides access to state and federal resources, including technical assistance. Your business may also qualify for tax credits and other financial incentives to help offset training costs. In addition, your apprentices get a nationally-recognized credential, enhancing your business’s reputation and attractiveness to prospective employees.

Who can sponsor a Registered Apprenticeship program? 

A sponsor can be a single employer, a group of employers, an industry association, a community college, or another workforce intermediary. There are lots of different options.

Is Registered Apprenticeship an option for my industry?

Almost certainly yes! There are more than 1,000 different apprenticeable occupations, ranging from Accountant to Zoologist, and the list is growing!

How long does a Registered Apprenticeship last? 

The length can vary depending on the employer, the complexity of the occupation, the industry, and the type of program. Every Registered Apprenticeship must include at least 2,000-hours of on-the- job training and 150-hours of related technical instruction.

How do I get started? 

Our Apprenticeship Liaison team is available to answer questions and walk you through the entire process. Call, email, or visit us online to learn more. If you're a jobseeker, click here to view jobseeker apprenticeship FAQs

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