Apprenticeship Obstacles – Build your own workforce
Struggling to find the skilled workforce you need to fill your open positions? The Council of Industry launched a New York State Department of Labor Sponsored Apprentice Program in 2017. Since then we have registered over 50 apprentices from more than 15 companies. There are dozens of reasons to consider joining the program including the opportunity to upscale current employees, attract new talents and offer a New York State credential. Other incentives include free online learning from Tooling-U, $2,000 of New York State Tax Credits per apprentice, the opportunity to take classes at local community colleges for free and the support of Council of Industry staff.
There are currently six registered trades in the Council of Industry’s Registered Apprentice Program: Machinist (CNC), Electro-Mechanical Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Quality Assurance Auditor, Toolmaker and Industrial Manufacturing Technician. It typically takes two to four years to complete the program. If you are a manufacturing employer or a potential apprentice click here for more information or contact Johnnieanne Hansen at (845) 565-1355 or jhansen@councilofindustry.org to discuss details, requirements and potential opportunities.
However there are a few obstacles whether they are real or perceived. In this mini-podcast Harold King and Johnnieanne Hansen discuss the obstacles of hiring experienced candidates versus building your workforce internally.
