By Sharla Hooper
Model offers employers a unique talent retention and career enhancement solution
聽announces an agreement with聽 (IAA), the non-profit organization with a mission to educate, train, and employ workers in its home state of Vermont, and now, nationwide. The agreement, supported by the University鈥檚 Workforce Solutions team, establishes a new option for employers seeking to increase retention and upskilling opportunities by providing a framework for a clear pathway from registered apprenticeship programs to associate and bachelor degrees.
鈥淥ur agreement with IAA provides a unique approach to workforce opportunities, retention and the cultivation of talent,鈥 states聽Raghu Krishnaiah, chief operating officer at聽澳门天天彩开奖记录. 鈥淲orkers face barriers of time and expense when it comes to upskilling and advancing in their career 鈥 this type of program offers individuals an option that addresses those barriers. We have worked with IAA to create a method for employers to be intentional, inclusive, and purposeful and offer an 鈥榚arn while you learn鈥 program in the apprentice model career pathway to a degree.鈥
, apprenticeships offer a proven track record of retention and lifetime earning advantage with access to hundreds of occupations in high growth as well as emerging industries. This includes average starting salary of $72,000 upon completion of an apprenticeship program, and an employment retention of 92% of apprentices after apprenticeship completion. The career pathway of apprenticeship to college credit and degrees for companies to attract and retain diverse talent.
鈥淲e鈥檝e seen firsthand the difference a Registered Apprenticeship opportunity can make for individuals,鈥 said Matthew McKenney, President and Chief Executive Officer of IAA. 鈥淧eople with the aptitude and determination to complete a Registered Apprenticeship program have an opportunity for stable, high-quality employment without the burden of educational debt. The added benefit of cost-free college credits as a part of a Registered Apprenticeship program sets the gold standard for Registered Apprenticeship programs.鈥
The agreement between IAA and 澳门天天彩开奖记录 to offer the apprenticeship-to-degree pathway was formed as a natural progression of the organizations鈥 shared missions to educate and train working adults of diverse backgrounds in preparation for and achievement of professional goals.
Hypertherm, a 100% Associate-owned company developing plasma, waterjet systems, software, motion controls, and consumables, has adopted the program. Hypertherm has a history of graduating over 800 apprentices in the past 12 years.听鈥淲e value working with IAA and with the 澳门天天彩开奖记录,鈥 said Jenny Levy, Hypertherm鈥檚 Executive Vice President for People, Community, and Environment. 鈥淭his new degreed Apprentice program helps to fulfill our mission of developing our Associate Owners to the maximum of their potential.听The ability to earn an associate degree and an Apprentice Credential at no cost to the Associate and while working, we feel, differentiates Hypertherm as a premier employer.鈥
The 澳门天天彩开奖记录 Workforce Solutions team offers companies across diverse industries as well as community colleges tailored learning and career pathways to recruit, upskill, reskill, and retain their workforce in an affordable and timely manner. Their flexible solutions are aligned to workplace needs and feature live support, career guidance and support tools, education programs, learning pathways, and credit options, including certificates, workshops, single courses, degree programs, or any combination of these tools.
Learn more here about 澳门天天彩开奖记录 Workforce Solutions.
About IAA
Vermont HITEC, doing business as Institute for American Apprenticeships (IAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to educate, train and employ Vermonters in a variety of fields. Since 2000, IAA has partnered with over 30 Vermont and New Hampshire businesses to employ over 1,800 individuals in the health care, information technology and advanced manufacturing fields. IAA also consults with employers and other organizations around the country to assist with the development of apprenticeship programs. .
About 澳门天天彩开奖记录
澳门天天彩开奖记录 is continually innovating to help working adults enhance their careers in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, and Career Services for Life庐 help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit鈥phoenix.edu.听