Apprenticeship Training & Resources

Check out a variety of training and resources developed by Apprenticeship Colorado and our partners below to help Sponsors, employers, and partners implement high-quality Registered Apprenticeship Programs.

Training from Apprenticeship Colorado

 

Training	Format	Target Audience	Intent	How to Register	Cadence
Monthly Apprenticeship Expansion Call	Webinar	Partners that work with career seekers and employers	To provide information, highlight promising practices, and facilitate relationships among partners operating in the apprenticeship system in Colorado.	Register for the Expansion Call Passcode: apprentice	4th Monday of the month from 9 - 10 am MST
In the Know	Newsletter	Partners that work with career seekers	Monthly newsletter for organizations that work with career seekers on resources, updates, and opportunities related to apprenticeship.	Subscribe to the In the Know	Last day of the month
That's a RAP!	Newsletter	Current and prospective RAP Sponsors, Employers, Related Instruction Providers, and Apprenticeship Intermediaries	Monthly newsletter for RAP sponsors and employers on apprenticeship resources, updates, and opportunities related to program development.	Subscribe to That's a RAP!	1st Thursday of the month
That's a RAP!	Webinar	Current and prospective RAP Sponsors, Employers, Related Instruction Providers, and Apprenticeship Intermediaries	Monthly webinar for RAP sponsors and employers on targeted training, apprenticeship resources, updates, and opportunities related to program development.	Register for That's a RAP!  Passcode: apprentice	4th Thursday of the month from 1 - 2 pm MST
RAP Sponsor, Partners & Supporters EEO Salon	Webinar	Sponsors and partners that work with career seekers and employers	This is a quarterly training series for RAP Sponsors, partners, and supporters to learn more about EEO requirements for sponsors and how partners can support them and meet their diversity and equity goals.	Register for the EEO Discussion	Quarterly on 4th Wednesdays of the month from 1-2 pm MST
Sponsor Orientation	Webinar	New & Existing RAP Sponsors	The session will provide a detailed overview of basic requirements and information about other resources to support Sponsors registered with Apprenticeship Colorado. Please note that orientation is open to existing Sponsors and is required for new Sponsors.	Register for Sponsor Orientation	2nd Monday of the month from 2- 3:30 pm MST

Apprenticeship Documents

The Standards are the foundational documentation that outlines the requirements, expectations, and outcomes of a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). The Standards include:

• Colorado Boilerplate Standards (Non-Collective Bargaining Agreement) OR

• Colorado Boilerplate Standards (Collective Bargaining Agreement) 

  • Appendix A: Work Process Outline and Related Instruction Outline

  • Appendix B: Colorado Apprenticeship Agreement

  • Appendix C: Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)

  • Appendix D: Employer Agreement

     

We encourage potential and current Sponsors that need to revise or complete these documents as a part of the program development process to reach out to the Apprenticeship Colorado team for one-on-one assistance.

Resources for Sponsors & Employers

• The Apprenticeship Sponsor Reference Guide is the go-to resource to help RAP Sponsors and their partners implement Program Standards. The Guide also includes information on outreach, hiring, program administration, and other tools to support your program's success. Visit the Sponsor page on Managing Your Program to learn more!
• The RAPIDS Overview Video is a great resource that provides Sponsors with an overview of the Registered Apprenticeship Data Information System (RAPIDS). Sponsors will become familiar with the components of RAPIDS and how to navigate within the system.
• The Quarterly Sponsor Snapshot Newsletters are the need-to-know information for Sponsors from Apprenticeship Colorado on program requirements, services offered by Apprenticeship Colorado, and more.  Check out previous editions here:    
  • April 2023 Edition
  • July 2023 Edition
  • October 2023 Edition
  • January 2024 Edition
  • April 2024 Edition
  • July 2024 Edition
  • October 2024 Edition

Resources for Program Development 

• Interested in seeing what a Registered Apprenticeship on-the-job learning and related instruction outline looks like? Review sample Work Processes from Colorado Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in a variety of different industries to increase your knowledge of RAPs. 
• The Council of State Governments is pleased to announce the launch of the Public Sector Apprenticeship Toolkit, a newly published resource serving as a comprehensive guide for state and local government leaders and human resources professionals to effectively develop, launch and sustain registered apprenticeship programs to fill public sector talent shortages.
• That’s A RAP! is a monthly newsletter and webinar for potential employers, Sponsors, and all who are interested in learning more about Registered Apprenticeship and developing a program.
  • Sign-up for That's a RAP! Newsletter
  • Register for That's a RAP! Webinar

Resources for Career Service Professionals

• The Apprenticeship Directory Desk Aid is a resource for professionals and partners who work with career seekers and students by providing guidance on how to use the Colorado Registered Apprenticeship Program Directory.
• WorkforceGPS is a USDOL-funded resource offering an Apprenticeship Community with events, community resources, training and more.  Whether you’re working with businesses looking to hire, train, or retain a skilled workforce; or people looking for a career, Registered Apprenticeship can help. We hope you use this community to find tools and resources to help you grow apprenticeship opportunities.

Resources for DEIA in Apprenticeships

• USDOL Resources from the Office of Apprenticeship for sponsors including EEO Regulations, Anti-Harassment Training, and more.
• Job Accommodation Network (JAN) offers free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
• The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission maintains a Small Business Resource Center to help you find answers to common questions about your responsibilities under the federal employment discrimination laws.
• The Rocky Mountain ADA Center provides information, guidance, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) tailored to meet the needs of organizations in Colorado.
• Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) offers information and resources to help employers recruit, hire, retain, and advance people with disabilities.
• Colorado Civil Rights Division enforces the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) and complaints process.
• The Inclusive Apprenticeships Resource Guide developed by the Attainment Network in partnership with Emily Griffith Technical College developed a comprehensive toolkit that guides employers in creating inclusive apprenticeship programs. This toolkit is structured around six essential design elements and provides a practical approach to continuous improvement and organizational change.