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Registered Apprenticeship Best Practices and Lessons Learned
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Registered apprenticeships pair paid, hands-on work with classroom lessons to grow dependable talent. In this Inside IALR episode, host Caleb Ayers talks with:
- Natori Neal – Apprenticeship Coordinator, IALR’s EXTRA program
- Jenny Spitzer – Co-owner, Spitzer Inc. (electrical contractors)
- Josh Arnold – Master Electrician and lead instructor at Spitzer
- Jacob Oakes – Second-year electrical apprentice
They share insights on:
- How a registered apprenticeship is structured, from day-one wages to a journeyman credential
- Building curriculum around the employer’s real work
- Why covering tuition and books helps apprentices focus and stay
- Choosing the right mentors
- Starting with small cohorts to emphasize quality over head-count
- Utilizing the free support from IALR’s EXTRA program for designing, funding and sustaining apprenticeship programs
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Chapters
1. Registered Apprenticeship Best Practices and Lessons Learned (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Apprenticeships (00:00:09)
3. Spitzer's Apprenticeship Program Origins (00:03:05)
4. Jacob's Path to Apprenticeship (00:06:44)
5. Extra Program Support Services (00:09:40)
6. Best Practices for Successful Programs (00:14:41)
7. Benefits of Curriculum and Mentorship (00:25:47)
8. Apprenticeship Recognition and Credentials (00:30:37)
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