Secure Tomorrow’s Talent Today with Registered Apprenticeship

Registered Apprenticeships helps employers create a talent pipeline with a proven return on investment of more than 50% for most. ApprenticeshipNC’s mission is to help you use Registered Apprenticeship to build and retain an adaptable, skilled, and effective workforce that meets your current and future needs.

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What is Registered Apprenticeship?

It’s a proven approach to training your current and future workforce. Whether you are struggling with recruiting people with the skills you need or transferring the knowledge of your current experts to the next generation, Registered Apprenticeship is a cost-effective solution that combines structured on-the-job learning with classroom instruction.


With Registered Apprenticeship you can build a talent pipeline, mold future employees to your own culture and values, upskill incumbent workers, and ensure that they gain the technical skills relevant to your business.


Most employers, regardless of industry, see a return on investment of 50% or higher with high completion rates and five-year retention exceeding 90%.

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How Registered Apprenticeships Help Employers

Finding and retaining skilled employees is a challenge for many organizations. Registered Apprenticeship Programs don’t just help train workers — they help create a high-performing, loyal team that fits your organization’s needs.

Increased Performance

Apprentice completers outperform peers in similar occupations in terms of overall job performance, quality, critical thinking and leadership.

Retain Talent

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 70% to 80% of program starters complete their apprenticeship with over 90% of completers continuing with the same employer five years later.

Build Value

The average Registered Apprenticeship Program yields the employer a 50% return on investment.

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Testimonial

"Good talent is hard to find. Apprenticeships can work for almost any industry. Reach out to ApprenticeshipNC to learn about starting a program on your own or find an established consortium and take advantage of their knowledge. Growing from within is one of the best benefits you can give your company.”

Seth Rhinehart

HR Business Partner and Talent Specialist with Anderson Automotive Group

Support for Your Success

ApprenticeshipNC Consultants

We provide employers with a dedicated consultant to guide every step of developing a program, identifying recruitment pools, and accessing resources within the local workforce ecosystem at no cost to you.

Resources for Employers

Employers also gain access to a full suite of tools and a statewide network designed to build sustainable programs that deliver long-term returns on investment.

ApprenticeshipNC Supports Your Business

We offer support beyond Registered Apprenticeship. ApprenticeshipNC can help you connect with the entire ecosystem of support.

What is a Group Program?

Group programs make it easier for businesses to start Registered Apprenticeships. A Group Program could be sponsored by a community college, industry association, or a community-based organization.


Employers participating in a Group Program don’t have to register their own program which saves time and complexity. They also get the benefit of their sponsors’ expertise and collaboration with peer businesses.


Group Sponsored programs are the “easy button” for Registered Apprenticeship.

Group Programs

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Explore directories tailored to your industry and learn more about your local workforce ecosystem.

Transform Your Workforce Today

Take the first step in transforming your workforce through Registered Apprenticeship. Let’s build a stronger future together.

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