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Finding the right career path in Mississippi shouldn’t be a challenge. Whether you are looking to launch a new program or find a paid training opportunity that meets your goals, the Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP) is here to help. We provide the expert tools and local resources you need to navigate the Registered Apprenticeship (RA) process and jumpstart your career today.
Ready to Start? Explore Your Career Toolkit
Use these resources to navigate the path from “training” to a “high-paying career.”
• Introduction to Apprenticeship: How the Model Works
– Learn how the “Earn While You Learn” system puts you on a fast track to a career without student debt.
• Mississippi Quick-Start Toolkit: 5 Steps to Your New Career
– A simple, 5-step roadmap to finding, applying for, and starting a Registered Apprenticeship in Mississippi.
• US DOL Apprenticeship Homepage: National Career Initiatives
– Explore nationwide resources and initiatives designed to expand your career opportunities beyond state lines.
• Return on Investment (ROI) of Apprenticeship Programs: Your Earning Potential
– See the data behind the high return on investment that comes with choosing a debt-free, skill-based career path
• Program Registration Process Guide: The Gold Standard
-Learn how program standards are developed and registered to ensure you receive a high-quality, legitimate education.
• Apprenticeship Industry Pages: Training in Top Sectors
– Find out how the apprenticeship model is applied within Mississippi’s most high-demand industry sectors.
For further inquiries, contact us today.
MAP Works for Business
Registered Apprenticeship (RA) is a proven strategy that allows Mississippi businesses to grow their own skilled workforce from the ground up. By combining customized, rigorous on-the-job training with related classroom instruction, you ensure your team possesses the exact skill sets your operations require.
The Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP) partners with companies of all sizes to navigate the path from initial concept to official registration and implementation. Because we recognize that successful programs are business-driven, we work directly with you to identify high-demand occupations and build a training model designed to meet your specific production needs.
MAP Supports Businesses By:
To thrive in a competitive market, Mississippi businesses need more than just workers—they need a specialized talent pipeline. MAP provides the infrastructure to build it by:
Expert Education: Providing comprehensive information and education to help you master the Registered Apprenticeship model.
Simplified Registration: Streamlining the registration process so you can focus on your business while we handle the technical details.
Federal Liaison Services: Acting as your direct link to the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship, ensuring regulatory compliance and ease.
Advanced HR Recruitment: Strengthening your existing recruitment strategies to identify a diverse, high-quality pool of potential apprentices for your consideration.
Workforce Resource Connection: Connecting your company to public workforce systems and financial resources that support on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Effective Implementation: Providing ongoing technical assistance to ensure your apprenticeship program is implemented successfully and meets your production goals.
Strategic Marketing: Actively promoting and marketing your Registered Apprenticeship program to increase your brand’s reach and attract top talent.
MAP Works
for Business.
Registered Apprenticeship (RA) is a proven strategy that allows Mississippi businesses to grow their own skilled workforce from the ground up. By combining customized, rigorous on-the-job training with related classroom instruction, you ensure your team possesses the exact skill sets your operations require.
The Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP) partners with companies of all sizes to navigate the path from initial concept to official registration and implementation. Because we recognize that successful programs are business-driven, we work directly with you to identify high-demand occupations and build a training model designed to meet your specific production needs.
MAP Supports
Businesses By:
To thrive in a competitive market, Mississippi businesses need more than just workers—they need a specialized talent pipeline. MAP provides the infrastructure to build it by:
Expert Education: Providing comprehensive information and education to help you master the Registered Apprenticeship model.
Simplified Registration: Streamlining the registration process so you can focus on your business while we handle the technical details.
Federal Liaison Services: Acting as your direct link to the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship, ensuring regulatory compliance and ease.
Advanced HR Recruitment: Strengthening your existing recruitment strategies to identify a diverse, high-quality pool of potential apprentices for your consideration.
Workforce Resource Connection: Connecting your company to public workforce systems and financial resources that support on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Effective Implementation: Providing ongoing technical assistance to ensure your apprenticeship program is implemented successfully and meets your production goals.
Strategic Marketing: Actively promoting and marketing your Registered Apprenticeship program to increase your brand’s reach and attract top talent.
CHOOSE THE LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT IN MAP THAT WORKS FOR YOUR COMPANY.
Companies can engage in MAP at different levels, depending on how they choose to organize their Registered Apprenticeship programs.
DON’T WANT THE ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES? MAP CAN HELP WITH THAT.
Some companies like the Registered Apprenticeship model, but don’t want to deal with the administrative responsibilities. For convenience to companies, the Mississippi Apprenticeship Program is here to help.
MAP works collaboratively with local/regional business and industry partners and MAP to facilitate the following key RA organizational and administrative tasks:
- Identifying the apprenticeable occupations for which the company needs skilled workers.
- Helping the company develop the standards of the Registered Apprenticeship.
- Working with the company to design the on-the-job training and classroom instruction components.
- Supporting the identification of potential apprentices from diverse populations for consideration by the company.
- Working with the business to organize apprentice work schedules to facilitate participation in classroom instruction.
- Providing support for the apprentice while in the RA program.
- Promoting college credit and credential attainment for apprentices.
- Handling all RA program paperwork for the employer required by the Department of Labor (if desired by the employer).
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