MSI Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Apprenticeships (OA) and Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has contracted with the Manufacturing Skills Institute to develop and register new apprenticeship programs throughout the region and across the nation. MSI partners with local and national employers to develop tailored Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAP) that can result in a skilled and desired workforce. MSI partners with employers throughout the country to provide a variety of RAPs in various industries in manufacturing and supply chain logistics. MSI provides professional facilitation and consulting assistance to establish innovative strategies that will propel the program once instituted. Additional resources are available for training and on-site implementation.

Registered Apprenticeship Programs are a proven training model for growing and retaining a skilled workforce in today’s competitive business environment. The “earn while you learn” approach combines on-the-job training and related classroom instruction. The outcome benefits the company with a skilled workforce and provides the employee paid training with the ability to advance upon completion of the program. At no cost to the employer, consultants are available to guide companies through the Registered Apprenticeship development process from initial concept to full recognition by the US Department of Labor or a state apprenticeship agency. Tax credits and incentive funds are available to assist in the creation of expansion of an existing RAP.