Located in:
- Program-specific Requirements for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Activities under Title I-B
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include the following with respect to activities carried out under subtitle B—
b. 2. Registered Apprenticeship
Describe how the State will incorporate Registered Apprenticeship into its strategy for service design and delivery (e.g., job center staff taking applications and conducting assessments).
Current Narrative:
The Vermont Department of Labor is the appointed state apprenticeship agency and oversees the registered apprenticeship program. A recent federal State Apprenticeship Expansion Grant, and Vermont’s prioritization of expanding apprenticeship opportunities, has initiated the restructure of apprenticeship support with the VDOL.
One-Stop Career Center staff will receive training on the basic components of a pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship. Staff will be trained supporting individuals interested in apprenticeship. Staff will also be a resource for employers enrolling participants in an existing program in addition to creating a new program. The Apprenticeship unit will continue to promote and develop programs, expand and support partnerships, assist the Apprenticeship Council, conduct quality and system improvement activities, monitor performance, and report on outcomes at the state and federal level.
Integrating outreach and supports for both apprentices and sponsors into each One-Stop Career Center will support the state goal to increase the number of apprenticeships.