Employment

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship has approved the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) as a Standards Recognition Entity (SRE) for Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs). IRAPs establish paid apprenticeship opportunities in a variety of industries.  They include a paid-work component and an educational component that result in an industry-recognized credential.  Participants in an IRAP acquire workplace-relevant knowledge necessary...

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recognizes apprenticeships under its Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). RAPs are apprenticeships that have been validated by the U.S. Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency. On March 11, 2020, DOL published a final rule establishing a system for advancing the development of high-quality, Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs). A copy of the final rule...