This 18-page resource, created by the Promoting Apprenticeship Consortia for Technology (PACT), includes lessons learned from creating an advanced manufacturing apprentice consortium. Also included is a list of suggested steps for creating an apprenticeship consortium based on the PACT model.
A table of contents and the following sections are included: Abstract; Introduction; The Case for Apprenticeship; History; Lesson 1 - Having the Right Team and Support Structure is Key to Success; Lesson 2 - Have a Flexible Approach Based on Industry Feedback; Lesson 3 - Build in Strong Student Support; Lesson 4 - Identify and Provide Needed Training; Lesson 5 - Be Able to Adapt to Changes Caused by External Economic Factors; Lesson 6 - Be Prepared to Deal with Common Obstacles to Creating a Consortium; Lesson 7 - Develop a Recruitment Process that Places Responsibility in the Proper Place; Lesson 8 - Make Administration of the Program as Easy as Possible for the Companies; Lesson 9 - Create a Standard Set of Qualifications for Candidacy for Apprenticeship; Lesson 10 - Design Related Instruction that is Practical for Employers, Apprentices, and the College; Outline of Steps for Community Colleges Who Wish to Follow Our Model; and Conclusion.
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