Ready to Grow RAPs

Ready to Grow RAP

Registered Apprenticeship Program Development
A USDOL Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is an industry driven training program where an employee participates in on-the-job learning and receives related technical instruction that is complemented by wage scale increases as an apprentice progresses through the program. Registered Apprenticeship Programs result in a nationally recognized credential upon completion.

There are many different work-based learning programs, but only a RAP offers the widest range of benefits to businesses and employees.

Registered Apprenticeship can be a useful tool for organizations experiencing workforce challenges such as:

• Difficulty finding workers with the right skills
• Positions with high turnover
• Occupations in which many highly skilled workers are retiring soon
• Challenges helping workers keep pace with continuing industry advances
• Positions requiring skills that can be learned on the job
• Difficulty reaching new and more diverse talent pools
• Identifying and reducing skill gaps in experienced staff

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Responsibilities of a Sponsor
- Ensure adequate and safe equipment and facilities for training and supervision and provide safety training for apprentices on-the-job and in related instruction.
- Ensure there are qualified training personnel and adequate supervision on the job.
- Ensure that all apprentices are under written apprenticeship agreements incorporating, directly or by reference, these Standards and the document “Requirements for Apprenticeship Sponsors,” and that meets the requirements of 29 CFR § 29.7. Form ETA 671 may be used for this purpose and is available upon logging into RAPIDS.
- Register all apprenticeship Standards with the U.S. Department of Labor, including local variations, if applicable.
- Submit apprenticeship agreements within 45 days of enrollment of apprentices.
- Arrange for periodic evaluation of apprentices’ progress in skills and technical knowledge, and maintain appropriate progress records.
- Notify the U.S. Department of Labor within 45 days of all suspensions for any reason, reinstatements, extensions, transfers, completions and cancellations with explanation of causes. Notification may be made in RAPIDS or using the contact information in Section K.
- Provide each apprentice with a copy of these Standards, Requirements for Apprenticeship Sponsors Reference Guide, Appendix A, and any applicable written rules and policies, and require apprentices to sign an acknowledgment of their receipt. If the sponsor alters these Standards or any Appendices to reflect changes it has made to the apprenticeship program, the sponsor will obtain approval of all modifications from the Registration Agency, then provide apprentices a copy of the updated Standards and Appendices and obtain another acknowledgment of their receipt from each apprentice.
- Adhere to Federal, State, and Local Law Requirements
Do you understand and accept the responsibilities listed above?*

YesNo
For a full list of sponsor’s responsibilities, please read Requirements for Apprenticeship Sponsors.pdf

Technical Assistance
A Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) Sponsor can requests technical assistance from IDOL Apprenticeship Coordinator(s) in the creation, management, and updating of sponsor’s IdahoWorks accounts (Eligible Training Provider account, Employer Account, Apprentice Account) and RAPIDS account(s), and provide continued support and services to the above named sponsor throughout their program with the intention to assist sponsor in the compliance, management, sustainability, and growth of the RAPs.

Technical assistance services are completely free. The Idaho Department of Labor (IDOL) is the recipient of several U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship grants. IDOL Registered Apprenticeship Services is funded under the authority of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 and the National Apprenticeship Act, 29 U.S.C. 50 and 20 C.F.R. Part 29, CFDA 17.201. A portion of the Idaho Department of Labor’s grant resources are designated to provide technical assistance to Registered Apprenticeship Program Sponsors and their apprentices.
IDOL may follow up with sponsor to ensure the quality of the technical assistance provided to sponsor.

The Sponsor understands that one or more IDOL Apprenticeship Coordinators (AC) may provide technical assistance, the AC will require account access permissions from the Sponsor.
Would you like to utilize Apprenticeship Idaho's Technical Assistance Services?*

YesNo

About Your Company
Company Name*
Have a company logo? Feel free to upload a copy below:

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Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
FEIN*
EAN
NAICS
Website Address*
How many people do you employ?*
Include all employees
Contact Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Position or Role with Company*
Example: Human Resources Specialist
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com

Wage Information
What is the STARTING training wage for this apprenticeship program?
Starting wage can be a dollar ($) amount or a percentage (%) of the completion wage.
What is the minimum the apprentice will be paid at the successful COMPLETION of this apprenticeship program?
MUST be a ($) amount
Please indicate pay rate:

HourlyWeeklyAnnuallyOther
What are the wage increases? There must be at least one wage increase during EACH YEAR of the apprenticeship. Please indicate at which benchmarks the wage scale increase(s) will take place.*
Benchmarks may be time based or competency/achievement based.

Wage Scale

	Hours/Competencies	Maximum Wage
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4

Instructional Provider
Have you identified an instructional provider?*

YesNo
If you need assistance in identifying an instructional provider, we have two resources for you:
1. Registered Apprenticeship Related Technical Instruction Provider Database
2. IdahoWorks Eligible Training Provider List
A training provider, whether it is the sponsor or a training institution, must be identified in the Registered Apprenticeship Standards.
Please upload an outline of instruction:

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Instructional Organization
Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are wages paid during the apprentices time in the classroom?*

YesNo
Who will pay for instruction?*

ApprenticeProgram Sponsor (your organization)Other
Would you like more information about funding opportunities that can assist in paying for training costs?*

YesNo

Apprentice Placement
Do you plan on entering an individual into this Registered Apprenticeship Program within 90 days?*

Yes, within 90 daysNo, not within 90 daysOther
Do you plan on entering a CURRENT employee or a NEW HIRE employee into this Registered Apprenticeship Program?*

Current EmployeeNew Hire Employee
How many mentors/journey workers are able to oversee apprentices?*
Example: 1
Does the Program Sponsor share apprentices with another Registered Apprenticeship Program in another U.S. state and/or territory?*

YesNo
Would you like to discover more ways to broaden your recruitment reach?*

YesNo

Schedule a Follow Up Meeting

A discovery meeting with IDOL Apprenticeship Coordinator for Program Development is mandatory to finish the registration process. Please schedule that meeting.
Appointment
Understanding and signing this does not constitute a guaranteed approval of registration.

By signing below, you give us permission to share your name and contact information with the departments that may be able to support your request for program registration, recruitment, and funding. Additionally, you attest that all of the above is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

After submission your request will be received and sent to the appropriate service provider. If you are not able to attend your appointment time or not schedule an appointment time, please contact Morgan Galway morgan.galway@labor.idaho.gov to reschedule.

Be sure to click the green submit button to have your request processed.
Please identify the role of the person filling out this form:*

EMPLOYEE of the Sponsor OrganizationA CONSULTANT working with the sponsorOther
Name*

First NameLast Name
I attest that I am authorized by the applying organization to fill out this form on their behalf and that the organization's leadership fully understands and agrees to USDOL Office of Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Idaho policies and procedures governing Registered Apprenticeship Programs.*

YesNo
Signature*

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Date*

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Date
How has your experience been with our Apprenticeship Idaho team so far?*
The Apprenticeship Idaho Coalition is 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Labor as part of $4,250,000 in Employment and Training Administration grants.

You have indicated that you are NOT willing to follow the responsibilities of a sponsor, therefore, this process of developing Registered Apprenticeship Standards cannot proceed.

If you need assistance, please contact registeredapprenticeship@labor.idaho.gov

Thank you.
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Ready to Grow RAP

Responsibilities of a Sponsor

Technical Assistance

About Your Company

Contact Information

Program Information

Occupation Information

Wage Information

Instructional Provider

Apprentice Placement

Schedule a Follow Up Meeting