Apprenticeships as a strategic workforce tool
Twenty-first century apprenticeships are not the old “learn on the job and hope for the best” model. They are structured, competency-based programs that combine on-the-job training with related instruction. Apprentices earn while they learn and grow into highly productive, committed employees.
For employers, that means building the exact skills you need, in real time, inside your facility. Instead of competing for the same small pool of experienced talent, you can develop your own pipeline—aligned to your processes, technologies, and culture.
- Apprenticeships reduce turnover by boosting employee retention and engagement.
- Manufacturing represents roughly 9% of all U.S. employment.
- Over 2 million manufacturing jobs are expected to be filled in the coming decade as experienced workers retire.

