Skilled Workers. Tailored Training. Real Results.
CareerSource North Florida connects employers and job seekers with registered apprenticeship and registered pre-apprenticeship programs in Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor counties. We lead local and statewide efforts to develop, expand, and promote these programs.
What Is a Registered Apprenticeship?
A Registered Apprenticeship Program is a structured, employer-driven education and training model that combines paid on-the-job learning with classroom instruction, culminating in a nationally recognized credential.
These programs are registered and approved by the Florida Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor.
- High-quality "earn-and-learn" career pathway for individuals
- Flexible workforce development strategy for businesses
- Employers gain a custom-trained workforce
Why Choose an Apprenticeship?
- Employers: Build a highly skilled workforce while reducing turnover and increasing retention (90%+ are still employed after 9 months); Return on Investment ≈ $1.50 for every $1 invested.
- Job Seekers: Full-time employment with on-the-job training; mentorship from experienced workers; career advancement with no student debt and an occupational credential.
What Is a Registered Apprenticeship?
A Registered Apprenticeship Program is a structured, employer-driven education and training model that combines paid on-the-job learning with classroom instruction, culminating in a nationally recognized credential.
These programs are registered and approved by the Florida Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor.
- High-quality "earn-and-learn" career pathway for individuals
- Flexible workforce development strategy for businesses
- Employers gain a custom-trained workforce
Why Choose an Apprenticeship?
- Employers: Build a highly skilled workforce while reducing turnover and increasing retention (90%+ are still employed after 9 months); Return on Investment ≈ $1.50 for every $1 invested.
- Job Seekers: Full-time employment with on-the-job training; mentorship from experienced workers; career advancement with no student debt and an occupational credential.
Apprenticeships for Employers
- Build and develop a pipeline of skilled talent.
- Standardized and scalable training, customized to your business needs.
- Increased productivity, safety, and improved workforce quality.
- Boost employee retention and reduce high costs of recruiting/hiring.
- CareerSource North Florida is the regional convenor and subject matter expert for Registered Apprenticeships.
- Serving as a Registered Apprenticeship Program Sponsor.
- Dedicated Apprenticeship Navigator with 1:1 support to guide your organization through the entire landscape of the Registered Apprenticeship process.
- Educating stakeholders through events, and marketing/promotion of Registered Apprenticeship Program information and materials.
- Do initial research on your own to learn more about Registered Apprenticeship.
- Identify areas within your organization that could benefit from Registered Apprenticeship.
- Contact our Apprenticeship Navigator for additional information and an introductory meeting.
- Work with Apprenticeship Navigator to develop or connect with an existing Registered Apprenticeship Program.
Why Start an Apprenticeship
- Build and develop a pipeline of skilled talent.
- Standardized and scalable training, customized to your business needs.
- Increased productivity, safety, and improved workforce quality.
- Boost employee retention and reduce high costs of recruiting/hiring.
How We Support You
- CareerSource North Florida is the regional convenor and subject matter expert for Registered Apprenticeships.
- Serving as a Registered Apprenticeship Program Sponsor.
- Dedicated Apprenticeship Navigator with 1:1 support to guide your organization through the entire landscape of the Registered Apprenticeship process.
- Educating stakeholders through events, and marketing/promotion of Registered Apprenticeship Program information and materials.
Getting Started
- Do initial research on your own to learn more about Registered Apprenticeship.
- Identify areas within your organization that could benefit from Registered Apprenticeship.
- Contact our Apprenticeship Navigator for additional information and an introductory meeting.
- Work with Apprenticeship Navigator to develop or connect with an existing Registered Apprenticeship Program.
Funding Opportunities
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Helpful Resources
Apprenticeships for Job Seekers
Full-time employment + structured training that leads to industry-recognized credentials and upward mobility.
- Average starting wage: $15/hour
- Average salary after completion: $60,000/year
- $300,000+ lifetime earning advantage
- Do initial research on your own to learn more about Registered Apprenticeship
- Check out the ApprenticeFlorida.com Map of Registered Apprenticeship Program sponsors and employers
- Apply to open positions with an employer who participates in Registered Apprenticeship or speak with your current employer about Registered Apprenticeship
- Get hired and apply to a Registered Apprenticeship Program
For additional information- please visit:
What Is a Registered Apprenticeship?
Full-time employment + structured training that leads to industry-recognized credentials and upward mobility.
- Average starting wage: $15/hour
- Average salary after completion: $60,000/year
- $300,000+ lifetime earning advantage
How to Get Started
- Do initial research on your own to learn more about Registered Apprenticeship
- Check out the ApprenticeFlorida.com Map of Registered Apprenticeship Program sponsors and employers
- Apply to open positions with an employer who participates in Registered Apprenticeship or speak with your current employer about Registered Apprenticeship
- Get hired and apply to a Registered Apprenticeship Program
Helpful Resources
For additional information- please visit:
Explore Pre-Apprenticeship