Apprenticeship Creates the Talent Pipeline You Need
Traditional hiring no longer functions the way it used to. Entry-level can require advanced technical skills. Colleges aren’t producing workers with the professional skills you need and the talent you do find might not be job-ready. Youth apprenticeship programs change that.
Yes, It Requires Investment. Results Prove it Pays Off.
Apprenticeship is not a charity program. It’s a strategic workforce solution that delivers measurable ROI.
- Median gross benefits: $48,261 per apprentice during the program
- Estimated indirect benefits: $23,639 per apprentice (includes improved company culture, managerial development, and community engagement)
92%
employers say apprentices meet or exceed expectations
72%
Colorado completers accepted full-time offers from their apprenticeship employers
2x
longer Apprentices will stay in their role, rather than traditionally hired employees
Top Value-Adds as Identified by Supervisors
Youth apprenticeship allows you to train employees to your exact specifications while these young people are still in high school. The outcome? Students get to earn while they learn, all while gaining a greater understanding of professional life, and you get skilled, loyal workers who stay longer and perform better.
Developing a long-term talent pipeline
Creating social impact in their community
Adding productive capacity to their teams
Case Study : Employer ROI
“We’re all clamoring for highly skilled talent. We started working with CareerWise and it really showed us what young talent can provide. Everything our apprentices touch we see improvements. We see that tangible ROI.”
How Apprenticeship Works
At School
While still in high school, your apprentices are supported by a dedicated Apprentice Experience Manager who focuses on the whole student, making sure they have what they need to show up ready, whether that’s transportation, tools, or work attire. Check ins regularly occur to monitor their progress, document their related instruction, and partner closely with school counselors and program staff so their training stays aligned with the competencies you need on the job.
At Work Part-time
They then work at your company part-time in real professions across IT, healthcare, business operations, advanced manufacturing, and more. You provide mentorship and on-the-job training. They develop the exact skills your business needs.
Loyal, Trained Hires
95% of apprentices are given projects that support the goals of their teams. By graduation, you have a fully trained employee ready to step into a permanent role.
Fortune 100 Companies to Local Small Businesses
No Matter the Size of Your Organization, Apprenticeship Can Work for You.
Apprenticeship isn’t just for big corporations. CareerWise works with employers of all sizes–from Fortune 100 companies like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, and Accenture to local small businesses building the next generation of skilled workers in their communities.
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