Apprenticeship Training & Resources

Check out a variety of training and resources developed by Apprenticeship Colorado and our partners below to help Sponsors, employers, career services/counselors, intermediaries, and partners connect to and implement high-quality Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs).

Training Offered By Apprenticeship Colorado

• Monthly Apprenticeship Expansion Call: This monthly webinar will provide information, announcements, highlight promising practices, and facilitate relationships among partners operating in the apprenticeship system in Colorado.

  • Register for the Monthly Apprenticeship Expansion Call

• RAPIDS 101: This online session will offer new and existing Sponsors a walkthrough of the Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Database System (RAPIDS) and cover some of the most important requirements Sponsors need to know.

  • Register for RAPIDS 101

• Registered Apprenticeship Orientation: These sessions are designed to help you decide whether sponsoring a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is the right fit for your workforce needs. During the orientation, you’ll learn about the key components of a RAP, the roles and responsibilities of a Sponsor, and the tools, resources, and technical assistance Apprenticeship Colorado provides to support you in developing, registering, and launching your program. 

  • Register for the Orientation on the first Tuesday of the month at 3 PM
  • Register for the Orientation on the third Tuesday of the month at 9 AM

• Sponsor Orientation: This online session will provide a detailed overview of basic requirements and resources to support Sponsors registered with Apprenticeship Colorado. Orientation is open to existing Sponsors and is required for new Sponsors.

  • Register for Sponsor Orientation

• Registered Apprenticeship: What It Is and How to Find Programs – A Guide for Career Support Professionals: This session focuses on connecting Coloradans with Registered Apprenticeship (RA) opportunities. During this session you’ll learn foundational information about RA as a viable career pathway and receive hands-on training on using the RA Directory to show career seekers where to find and access RA opportunities in Colorado.

  • Register for the Career Service Professionals Training on the third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m.

• Apprenticeships Explained for Career Seekers: Examples, Benefits, and Where to Find Them: 30-minute orientation to Registered Apprenticeship for career seekers.  Attendees will learn what a Registered Apprenticeship looks like, including real-world examples, its benefits, and where to find Registered Apprenticeship opportunities.

  • Register for Career Seeker Training on the first Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m.

• In the Know Newsletter: Monthly newsletter for partners that work with career seekers on resources, updates, and opportunities related to apprenticeship.

  • Subscribe to the In the Know Newsletter

• That's a RAP! Newsletter: Monthly newsletter for apprenticeship Sponsors, intermediaries, RI Providers, and employers on apprenticeship resources, updates, and opportunities related to program development.

  • Subscribe to That's a RAP! Newsletter

Apprenticeship Documents

The Standards are the foundational documentation that outlines the requirements, expectations, and outcomes of a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). Watch our video for an Overview of the Apprenticeship Documents!

 

The Standards include:

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

  • Watch our video on the Apprenticeship Standards

• Colorado Boilerplate Standards (Collective Bargaining Agreement) 

  • Appendix A: Work Process Outline and Related Instruction Outline

    • Watch our video on the Work Process Outline

  • Appendix B: Colorado Apprenticeship Agreement

    • Watch our video on the Apprenticeship Agreement

  • Appendix C: Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)

  • Appendix D: Employer Agreement

    • Watch our video on the 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
  • January 2025 Edition
  • April 2025 Edition
  • August 2025 Edition
  • October 2025 Edition

Resources for Program Development 

• Want to learn more about the process to develop and register an apprenticeship program in Colorado? Check out our RAP Ready Video Series!
  • Registered Apprenticeship 101
  • Roles & Responsibilities in Registered Apprenticeship
  • Program Development Process
  • Overview of Apprenticeship Documents
• 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 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

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.
• The Guide to Apprenticeships for Partners is the go-to resource to provide guidance on registered apprenticeship for our valued partners who work with career seekers. Partners should use this guide to understand registered apprenticeship and how to connect career seekers to Apprenticeship opportunities.
• Apprenticeship Flyers: Promote registered apprenticeship to career seekers by using one of Apprenticeship Colorado’s printable flyers.
  • Apprenticeship Directory Flyer (Spanish Version)
  • Registered Apprenticeship 101 Flyer (Spanish Version)
  • Benefits of RAPs for Career Seekers Flyer (Spanish Version)
• “Registered Apprenticeship for Career Seekers” Video to share with Career Seekers. This video explains the benefits of the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), what it is, how to find opportunities in Colorado, and the resources available to you through Apprenticeship Colorado.
• 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.
• Connecting Colorado is the one-stop state job board offered by Colorado's local workforce system and includes various job opportunities, including RAPs.
• Connect with a Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediary: Apprenticeship Colorado formally recognizes organizations that provide targeted services related to apprenticeship as Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediaries. Qualified Talent Intermediaries offer targeted services for career seekers and apprentices. Refer to the Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediary List to view a list of “Talent Intermediaries” that may be able to provide additional support.
• In the Know: Monthly newsletter for partners that work with career seekers on resources, updates, and opportunities related to apprenticeship.
  • Subscribe to the In the Know Newsletter.

Resources for Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeships

• USDOL Resources from the Office of Apprenticeship for sponsors including EEO Regulations, Anti-Harassment Training, and more. (Webpages under construction)
• 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.
• Apprenticeships for All 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.