Two participants have found success after several months in the Work Able Missouri Registered Apprenticeship pilot program.
A news release says the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development’s Office of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning, partnered with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation Services to launch the pilot program in December 2019.
The Work Able Missouri program is aimed at assisting individuals with disabilities with entering a career pathway and a sector not commonly associated with Registered Apprenticeships.
The pilot program creates opportunities for individuals with disabilities to begin new careers and achieve nationally recognized credentials.
Registered Apprenticeships are a highly flexible “earn while you learn” training model for employment that increases pay as the apprentice reaches higher productivity levels. In addition to rewarding performance, Registered Apprenticeships combine employer-driven job-related instruction with extensive on-the-job learning under the supervision of a trained professional. After completing a Registered Apprenticeship, the apprentice receives a nationally-recognized occupational credential.
For more information about Missouri Registered Apprenticeships, visit https://dhewd.mo.gov/apprenticeship_missouri.php.