Workforce Strategies Group LLC provides Apprenticeship Champion Services designed to support the successful design, implementation, and ongoing management of registered and non-registered apprenticeship initiatives for employers.
Apprenticeship Champion Scope of Services include but are not limited to the following:
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Program determination, selection, and design: Research and identify the RAP / ONET / RAPIDS selection meeting company requirements.
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RTI Creation to realize ONET and RAPIDS requirements: Working with the chosen educational institution, develop RTI to satisfy the RAP and company requirements for skill development.
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OJL definition and customization: Create a custom and structured work process list meeting USDOL requirements and company needs.
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RAP facilitation: Determine, prepare, and coordinate the needed documentation for submission of the RAP for approval by the required agencies including adjusted submissions.
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Policy / communication support: Assist in maintaining proper and compliant communication within company policy associated with starting, marketing, and maintaining an RAP.
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Apprentice Recruitment & Selection Facilitation: Design and facilitate apprenticeship-based hiring strategies to attract, assess, and onboard new talent into apprenticeships. Support in identifying, evaluating, and selecting incumbent employees suitable for apprenticeship participation.
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Mentor Selection and Preparation Facilitation: Assist in identifying and onboarding qualified mentors to support apprentice success.
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Document Acquisition Management: Support collection, organization, and management of required documentation.
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Mentor Engagement: Quarterly engagement with mentors to support alignment and program quality.
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Grant Application Assistance: Research, preparation, submission, and deadline management for applicable apprenticeship grants and funds.
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College Liaison Services: Coordination with RTI and college partners, including registration, dean engagement, attendance coordination, and ongoing communication.
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Priority Support & Responsiveness: Dedicated support, prioritized service delivery, and on-time execution.
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Program audits and review support
Typical example of how we work:
Customers define the support requested. Workforce Strategies Group LLC provides a proposal of deliverables, timeline, and costs based on tasks and estimated hours. We ensure the Company receives priority service and delivery on time.
Key:
RAP – Registered Apprenticeship Program
Sponsor – acts as a liaison with USDOL for compliance
ONET / RAPIDS codes – occupational classifications
RTI – Related Technical Instruction
OJL – On the Job Learning
USDOL – United States Department of Labor