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Arizona Department of Commerce
1700 West Washington, Suite 600
Phoenix, AZ 85007-
Telephone: (602) 771-1100
Alt. Phone: (800) 528-8421
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Workforce Development
In Arizona, business needs drive workforce developement. The Arizona Department of Commerce provides multiple opportunities that help companies link employee development directly to business strategy.
Arizona Apprenticeship System
Apprenticechip is a proven strategy that combines on-the-job training with related theoretical and practical classroom instruction to prepare exceptinoal workers for Arizona’s industry. Registered apprenticeship is a training system that produces highly skilled workers that meet the demands of employers competing in teh glogal economy.
Private and public sectors, individual employers, employer associations or joint labor/management sponsors, operate registered apprenticeship programs. Program sponsors pay most of the training costs while also paying progressvely increasing wages to apprentices as they gain skills. Registered apprenticeship programs can be comptency based or time based depending on program sponsor needs.
Arizona has more than 100 registered apprenticeship program i such industries as agriculture, forestry, and fising; mining; construction; manufacturing; transportation, communications, electric, gas, and sanitary services; services; public administration. More than 3,100 apprentices are currently registered i apprenticeship programs in Arizona.
How to Apply to an Apprenticeship Program
1. CALL and ask when applications are taken. Sme programs take application any time their office is open, others are only available 2 hour a year. Make sure you don’t miss an opportunty.
2. Find out what documents you neeed to bring with you. The programs are required by the Federal Government to keep copies of certain documents. They will return your originals to you. They will not allow you to apply wiithout all required documentation.
3. ASK if they can send you any materials about their program. Most have printed materials or a brochure that will answer many of the questions you may have. If, after reading those materials, you still have questions, then call the program office and ask for clarification. ASK if they have a website, if you have access to the internet. Many porgrams proivde excellent informaton regarding their program via the internet.
4. DRESS appropriately when you go in for the interview. For most apprenticeships, the rules are changed. Don’t wear a power suite, tie of other “office” attire. Yor best bet is a pair of pants and a shirt with a collar. You want to look neat and clean. Shoes should hasve a low heel. Keep you jewelry, hair and makeup low key. This is not the time to make a peraonal statement wth your clothing or hair. If you are not sure, find out what currrent employees wear.
5. Make sure you TAKE A PEN (one that you know writes) a sharp pencil, and a list of address and phone numbers (frompast employers or references) yo may need to fill out your application Be sure that you have the proper documents that the program requires. This may include such items as a birth certificate or driver’s license. Ask your references in advance for permission to use their names.
6. In your interview, EMPHASIZE yor jobs and hobbies that indicate an interest in the outdoors, fixing or working on your home on your own or “helping” with alterations or repairs. Also anything that indicates a knowledge of what it is like to spend the day outside and willingness to do so to have the job you want. If you like to garden, good. If you like to crochet, don’t mention it.
7. DON’T take your children with you. They will get bored and cause you problems both duirng the interview and the selection process. Look at this as your first test of how well your child care systems works for you.
Apprenticeship Benefits:
Benefits to the Employer:
- Developing a reservoir of skilled workers, many of whomare potential supervisors;
- Lowering costs by increasing productivity as employees become more skilled;
- Reducig labor turnover and absenteeism though employee motivation to learn new job skills;
- Receiving State and National recognition for efforts to train people in skills necessary to become contribution members of society;
- It provides a more flexible workforce because of greater employee skills;
- Creates customer satisfaction generated by quality workmanship
Benefits to the Apprentice:
- Receiving related instruction to supplement on-the-job training;
- Earning while learing;
- Receiving formal on-the-job training from a qualified worker;
- Receiving regular pay increases as job skills increase;
- Acquiring a skill allowing the apprentice to compete more effectively in the labor market.
Job Training
The Arizona Job Training Program supports the design and delivery of training plans that meet unique industry standards and challenges. Under the “Net New Hire” portion of the grant program, businesses can apply for grants that return up to 75% of the costs of training net new employees in jobs that meet wage criteria. The “Incumbent Worker” portion of the grant program will allow for training that upgrades the skills of existing employees. The Incumbent Program can reimburse employers up to a maximum of 50% of allowable training costs. Applications are now being accepted. To receive the required application forms andlwarn about the Arizona Job Training Program in more detail, please call (602) 771-1219.
Office of Workforce Development, Arizona Department of Commerce
1700 West Washington, Suite 600
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phoenix (602) 602-771-1100
Statewide (800) 528-8421
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The ACCG is produced by the
Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education
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