Description:The Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) Project (funded by the Apprenticeship Building America Grant) advances US Depart of Labor efforts to expand and modernize Registered Apprenticeship by increasing the number of programs and apprentices, diversifying the industries that use Registered Apprenticeship and improving access to and performance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs for underrepresented and underserved communities, with individuals with disabilities as the primary participants. These individuals will receive career guidance, assessment and training in a chosen field, such as manufacturing, IT, healthcare or the trades.
RADAR will assist in connecting people with disabilities with pre-apprenticeship training and registered apprenticeship opportunities. In order to qualify, individuals should be 18+, have a diagnosed disability. Disabilities can include anything that may hamper someone's ability to work. The goal is that any participant who enters be placed in a pre-apprenticeship training program, with the outcome of taking their skills to apply for a recognized apprenticeship program.
Benefits of Apprenticeship
- Helps recruit and develop a highly skilled workforce
- Improves productivity and the bottom line
- Provides opportunities for tax credits and employee tuition benefits in some states
- Reduces turnover costs and increases employee retention
- Creates industry driven and flexible training solutions to meet national and local needs
- Allows workers to earn and learn at the same time