54 Apprenticeship Glossary Terms
- Accreditation: The process of evaluating and recognizing the quality and standards of an apprenticeship program.
- Adult Apprenticeship: An apprenticeship program designed for individuals over the age of 25.
- Apprenticeship: A work-based training program that combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction.
- Apprenticeship Agreement: A legally binding agreement between an employer and an apprentice that outlines the terms and conditions of the apprenticeship.
- Apprenticeship Completion Certificate: A document issued to an apprentice upon successful completion of an apprenticeship program.
- Apprenticeship Program: A structured and formal training program that provides on-the-job training and classroom instruction to apprentices.
- Apprenticeship Sponsor: The employer who hires an apprentice and provides on-the-job training.
- Apprenticeship Standards: The guidelines and requirements that an apprenticeship program must meet to be accredited.
- Apprenticeship Tax Credit: A tax credit that employers can claim for hiring and training apprentices.
- Assessment: The process of evaluating an apprentice’s skills and knowledge to determine their progress and competency.
- Block Release: A training model in which apprentices attend classroom instruction for a set period of time, followed by a period of on-the-job training.
- Career Pathway: A sequence of jobs and training opportunities that lead to a particular career.
- Competency: The ability of an apprentice to perform specific tasks or duties to a standard set by the apprenticeship program.
- Completion Bonus: A financial incentive paid to apprentices upon successful completion of an apprenticeship program.
- Curriculum: The structured program of courses and instruction that an apprentice must complete to become competent in their trade.
- Department of Labor: The federal agency responsible for overseeing and regulating apprenticeship programs in the United States.
- Dual Training: A training model in which apprentices receive both on-the-job training and classroom instruction simultaneously.
- Earn and Learn: A training model in which apprentices earn a wage while they learn on the job.
- Employer of Record: The employer who is responsible for paying the wages and benefits of an apprentice.
- Endorsement: A formal recognition of the quality and standards of an apprenticeship program by a professional organization.
- Federal Registered Apprenticeship Program: An apprenticeship program that meets the standards and requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Flexibility: The ability of an apprenticeship program to adapt to the needs of the apprentice and the employer.
- Journeyworker: A skilled worker who has completed an apprenticeship program.
- Learning Outcomes: The specific knowledge, skills, and competencies that an apprentice is expected to acquire during an apprenticeship program.
- Mentor: An experienced worker who provides guidance and support to an apprentice during their training.
- National Apprenticeship Act: The federal law that established the apprenticeship system in the United States.
- National Occupational Standards: The standards and requirements for a specific occupation that an apprenticeship program must meet.
- Nontraditional Occupation: An occupation in which women or men comprise less than 25% of the workforce.
- On-the-Job Training: The hands-on training that apprentices receive from their employer.
- Outcome-based Education: An educational approach in which the focus is on achieving specific learning outcomes or competencies.
- Paid Related Instruction: The classroom instruction that apprentices receive as part of their training.
- Performance Standards: The criteria used to evaluate an apprentice’s skills and knowledge.
- Pre-Apprenticeship: A training program that prepares individuals for entry into an apprenticeship program.
- Progression: The process of advancing from one level to another on a learning pathway.
- Qualification: An officially recognized award that certifies the completion of a course of study or training program.
- Red Seal: A Canadian certification for skilled trades that recognizes a high level of expertise.
- Regulation: A rule or directive made by a government or other authority in order to control or regulate a particular activity.
- Sector: A specific area of industry or economic activity, such as healthcare or construction.
- Sponsor: A person or organization that supports an individual during their apprenticeship, often providing on-the-job training and mentorship.
- Standards: The set of expectations, criteria, or requirements used to evaluate and measure performance and quality.
- Supervision: The act of overseeing and guiding an apprentice’s work and progress, often provided by a journeyworker or experienced professional.
- Technical Training: Formal training that focuses on the technical skills and knowledge required for a particular trade or occupation.
- Trade: A specific type of skilled work or craft, often associated with a particular industry or sector.
- Tradesperson: A skilled worker in a specific trade or occupation, often with many years of experience and expertise.
- Training Plan: A formal document outlining the training and development objectives and requirements for an apprentice.
- Union: An organization that represents the interests of workers in a particular industry or trade, often providing support and advocacy for apprentices.
- Wage: The compensation paid to an apprentice for their work and training, often based on a predetermined scale or rate.
- Work-Based Learning: A form of training that emphasizes practical experience and on-the-job learning, often in combination with classroom or technical training.
- Workforce Development: The process of improving the skills and abilities of the workforce in a particular industry or sector, often through training and education programs.
- Workplace Safety: The set of policies, procedures, and practices designed to prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace.
- Written Exam: A formal assessment that tests an apprentice’s knowledge and understanding of a particular trade or subject.
- Year of Instruction: A specific period of time during an apprenticeship program, often divided into multiple levels or stages.
- Youth Apprenticeship: An apprenticeship program specifically designed for young people, often in high school or just starting their career.
- Zero-Cost Training: An apprenticeship program that provides training and education to apprentices at no cost, often subsidized by government or industry funding.
