Expand Your Program

 Apprenticeship Colorado and our workforce and education partners have resources to support the success of your Registered Apprenticeship Program:
 

Feature Your Program on the Official Colorado Apprenticeship Resource Directory

• Access the Directory: View the Apprenticeship Directory for a comprehensive list of all Registered Apprenticeship Programs operating in Colorado.  The Directory is a tool for career seekers to explore apprenticeship opportunities, as well as for employers to see which programs may be looking to take on multi-employer partners.
• Update Your Program Details on the Directory: Keep your program listing(s) up-to-date on the Directory by submitting your updated program details to Apprenticeship Colorado.

Recruit Diverse Talent

• Have the Apprenticeship Colorado Access Team promote your open Apprenticeship Opportunity with partners statewide via our newsletters and other communications channels
  • Email apprenticeship@state.co.us with the subject line “Access Team Services Request - Promote Open Opportunity” and the application details for the registered apprenticeship
• Connect with an Equal Employment Opportunity Partner that can assist in connecting candidates in underrepresented populations to your Registered Apprenticeship Program
• Host a Virtual Apprenticeship Fair to recruit diverse talent for your Apprenticeship Opportunity
• Post an Apprenticeship Opportunity on Connecting Colorado by Selecting "Apprenticeship" under Job Type 
• Design or partner with a provider to create a quality pre-apprenticeship to help employees prepare for and exceed in a Registered Apprenticeship Program
• Connect with K-12 apprenticeship contacts across school districts in Colorado by accessing the Colorado Apprenticeship K12 Contact Directory on the bottom of the page

Increase Retention and Support Apprentice Success

• Lower Instruction, Childcare, Transportation, Housing and Other Costs for Apprentices 
  • Learn more about the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)
  • Enroll your Registered Apprenticeship Program in the ETPL
• Hire Vets
  • Register to Offer GI Bill® Benefits
• Encourage Apprentices to visit College Financial Aid (for college apprenticeships)
• Refer Apprentices to Career Coaching, Soft Skills Courses, and Other Resources
  • Connect to Your Local Workforce Center or other Apprenticeship Partners

Connect to Tax Credits and Incentives

• Apprenticeship Colorado’s Funding Opportunity Page contains a list of tax credits and incentives related to apprenticeship that are offered in Colorado.
• The Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) maintains a list of resources available to employers, job seekers, and sponsors for registered apprenticeship and other work-based learning models. Learn more about accessing Work-based Learning Funding in Colorado.