Did you know that apprenticeship has two parts? On The Job Training (Working) + Related Instruction (RTI). Over the course of an apprenticeship, an apprentice will need 144 hours of RTI. Don’t worry; CareerWise can help with that. We offer support during every step of the way, starting with orientation.
CareerWise Orientation: Unboxing Apprenticeship is a training workshop where apprentices will get the download on apprenticeship. Apprentices will experience a facilitator-led training workshop, working through a mixture of presentations and tasks, which include topics like apprenticeship structure and requirements, workplace expectations, professionalism, time management, and growth mindset.
This orientation is required for all apprentices as part of the standard CareerWise Colorado apprenticeship program.
Attendance counts towards Related Instruction hours.
This training has 2 parts:
Self-Paced Modules
Instructor Led Training
For those looking to invest more deeply in training, CareerWise Colorado offers Business Essentials, a training course that prepares apprentices to begin their careers. Apprentices will gain the tools to support their success in managing professional responsibilities and time.
Apprentices will develop skills to handle a wide variety of workplace tasks and scenarios that are foundational to any role. Key content areas include Microsoft Suite, email proficiency, and professional competencies such as time management and conflict resolution. Through case studies and project challenges based on workplace scenarios, apprentices will develop hands-on experience with challenges they will likely encounter in the workplace
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Many of us struggle to find the time and motivation to do self-paced learning. We all need that structured time, support, and motivation in order to get it done.
To help with this, CareerWise has created LevelUp, a structured environment to begin coursework for industry certifications or leveling up your professional skill set. Apprentices meet weekly via Google Classroom, working asynchronously on assigned coursework. LevelUp is paid time by the employers; apprentices join a session during their scheduled work hours.
CareerWise works with supervisors and apprentices to create a customized syllabus consisting of online courses that focus on earning a certification or industry-specific training most essential to the apprentice’s role.
LevelUp is offered year-round to accommodate longer certifications and rotating schedules.
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The goal of this training is to empower students to cultivate and express their authentic selves in the workplace, fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and collaboration. By the end of this training, participants will possess the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to confidently navigate professional environments while staying true to their unique identities and values.
As a supervisor, you have the opportunity to facilitate an empowering, life-changing learning experience for your apprentice. But how? Supervising a youth apprentice is definitely different from your seasoned employee. This session, specially geared for new supervisors, will prepare you to be effective and successful in this new role.
Supervisors dive into a session focused on how to forge productive relationships with young adult apprentices. (Yes, it definitely looks different than your typical adult employee!) We’ll cover youth in the workplace, effective training practices, and solutions to common challenges. Information will be shared on the WHY and HOW to tackle onboarding and training plans, preparing you to launch your apprentice into the workflows and operations of your team, and the training and skill development they’ll need to become a proficient contributor.
We will also review the program requirements that are critical to have on your radar throughout the three-year apprenticeship journey.
What is implicit bias? Do you have implicit bias? Guess what … we all do! Our experiences shape who we are, and our dimensions of diversity—race, ethnicity, gender, height, weight, sexual orientation, place of birth, and other factors—impact the lens through which we view the world. In this training, hiring managers and supervisors confront the biases that can impact an equitable experience for students, and grapple with how to design inclusive processes.
Attendees will be able to recognize and acknowledge their own biases when making decisions, engaging with colleagues, and working effectively in today’s organizations.
