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Starting an apprenticeship program

Registered apprenticeships are good for business. They help your company attract and retain talent and produce highly skilled, loyal workers. Dollar for dollar, no workforce training method packs as much punch as apprenticeship. On average, employers realize an average return on investment of $1.47 for every $1 invested. Additionally, every $1 invested in apprenticeships leads to a public return of approximately $28 in benefits.

Top 5 reasons to start an apprenticeship program

1

Recruitment – Apprenticeships are attractive to workers and help good employers hire in a tight labor market. If the economy slows, an apprenticeship gives employers more control over the cost and quality of training.

2

Retention – Employees are loyal to employers who invest in their skills and professional development. Stronger work teams also evolve through the mentoring built into apprenticeships.

3

Tailored programs – You’re in the driver’s seat, designing a program that trains employees to industry standards and your way of doing business. As your business needs evolve, adjust the size and curriculum of your program.

4

Save money – You’ll be getting an employee who can make a contribution immediately. Even if your apprentice has a lot to learn, they’ll be adding person-power to your operation at a training wage which can be half of a regular employee’s wage.

5

Build Idaho’s skilled workforce – Help beat a projected shortage of 50,000 Idaho workers by 2024. Investing in a skilled workforce pays dividends for your business and contributes to a stronger Idaho economy.

Questions about apprenticeships in Idaho?

Contact us

Apprenticeship Development Coordinator
Morgan Galway

Idaho Department of Labor 

Phone: (208) 696-5369
Email: Morgan.Galway@labor.idaho.gov

Ask me about

  • Developing a Quality Pre-Apprenticeship program (QPA).
  • RAPIDS.
  • Multi-employer/group sponsorship.
  • Davis Bacon Related Acts.
  • GI Bill approved apprenticeship RAPs.
  • Youth Apprenticeship Programs.
Apprenticeship Coordinator for Education Systems
Sara Lasuen

Office of the Board of Education
Idaho Career Technical Education

Email: slasuen@edu.idaho.gov

Ask me about

  • Educator apprenticeships.
  • Youth apprenticeships.
  • School presentations.
Apprenticeship Funding Coordinator
Addie Prieto

Idaho Department of Labor

Email:  Addie.Prieto@labor.idaho.gov

Ask me about 

  • Apprenticeship Funding Committee.
  • Funding to support RAPs.
  • Funding to support apprentices.
Apprenticeship Coordinator for Systems Innovation and Modernization
Connie Hites

Idaho Department of Labor

Phone: (208) 696-2531
Email:  Connie.Hites@labor.idaho.gov

Ask me about 

  • RAP progress trackers.
  • Sponsor Success tools and resources.
Apprentice Navigation Services
Jinny Boozer

Idaho Department of Labor

Phone: (208) 696-5469
Email:  Jinny.Boozer@labor.idaho.gov

Ask me about

  • Apprentice portal.
  • Supportive services.
  • Resources to support apprentices.
Talent Recruitment – Northern Idaho
Dru Zolman

Business Services Specialist
Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Phone: (208) 553-7152
Email:  Dru.Zolman@vr.idaho.gov

Ask me about

  • Recruitment services.
  • Talent recruitment planning and AAP.
Talent Recruitment – Eastern Idaho
Kirby Rider

Business Services Specialist
Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Phone: (208) 569-5630
Email: Kirby.Rider@vr.idaho.gov

Ask me about

  • Recruitment services.
  • Talent recruitment planning and AAP.
Talent Recruitment – Southwestern Idaho 
Tate Sanders

Business Services Specialist
Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 

Email: Tate.Sanders@vr.idaho.gov

Ask me about

  • Recruitment services.
  • Talent recruitment planning and AAP.

Apprenticeship Program Coordinator

Crystal Robles

Idaho Department of Correction

Phone: (208) 658-2075
Email: crobles@idoc.idaho.gov

Ask me about

  • Recruitment services.
Idaho Department of Labor Local Office Services and Programs
Elsa Guillen

Idaho Department of Labor, WIOA and Out of School Youth

Phone: (208) 696-2593
Email: Elsa.Guillen@labor.idaho.gov

Ask me about

  • Spanish language resources.
  • Out of school youth programs.
  • Talent recruitment planning and AAP.
  • Connecting to Idaho Department of Labor programs and services.

Success Story: Idaho Power Invests in Apprenticeships

Produced by Idaho Career & Technical Education

To get started, contact your regional apprenticeship coordinator.

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