Apprenticeships cover a wide range of fields, such as construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and information technology.
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During an apprenticeship, participants gain practical experience while receiving educational training related to their chosen profession. Employers gain highly skilled employees trained specifically for the job, increasing productivity and efficiency.
What is an Apprenticeship?
With apprenticeships, you’re in the driver’s seat. You determine the skills and training needed to succeed, and our team helps design a program to meet your needs. Apprentices will learn in the classroom and on-the-job simultaneously, helping you design a customized training program for your employees.
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The median ROI of the apprentices’ productivity was 44.3 percent, which means that every $100 an employer invests in the registered apprenticeship program generates $144.30 in total benefits.
We have a robust catalog of programs that will fit your needs. If you don’t see what you are looking for, you can choose specific courses to create a personalized training program to help your apprentices develop the skills necessary for success. Connect with us to get started.
Discover How Apprenticeships Foster Lasting Change
Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day
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Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day
Illinois Central College (ICC) hosted its annual Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day on Tuesday, November 19, at the Peoria campus. Twenty-seven students who are starting apprenticeships signed contracts with their new employers, including Caterpillar, Eaton, Liberty Steel and Wire, and Nestlé. Thirty students who completed their apprenticeships were also recognized. ICC started its apprenticeship program in 2018 with five employer…
Electrical Apprenticeship Supercharges André’s Career
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Electrical Apprenticeship Supercharges André’s Career
André always dreamed of finishing college—not just for himself but to inspire his young daughters. Life had other plans for the first-generation college student, though. He left school to provide for his family and built a career at Liberty Steel, where he’s worked for over 11 years. Still, André never let go of his goal of finishing his education. When…
Cara Forges New Opportunity with Machine Tool Technology Apprenticeship
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Cara Forges New Opportunity with Machine Tool Technology Apprenticeship
After earning her GED, Cara knew she wanted a career in the trades, but didn’t want to follow the path she saw many of her peers take—spending years and racking up debt to earn degrees that led to similar wages. She wanted a smarter way to build her skills in a high-demand field. While working at Eaton Corporation, Cara discovered…
Machining Apprenticeship Manufactures Career Path for Jesus
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Machining Apprenticeship Manufactures Career Path for Jesus
After graduating high school, Jesus started his career at Liberty Steel with a clear plan: work hard, save money, and eventually study mechanical engineering. A year into his job, he saw an ad for the Machine Tool Technology Apprenticeship program at ICC. Realizing this was a chance to advance toward his dream, he applied, hoping to get valuable hands-on experience…
ICC Launches Kimah’s IT Career with Life-Changing Apprenticeship
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ICC Launches Kimah’s IT Career with Life-Changing Apprenticeship
Kimah’s love for language led her to earn a bachelor’s degree in linguistics and spend years teaching English overseas. But despite her dedication, she felt deeply unfulfilled. While living in Japan, a tech podcast sparked her curiosity, and a UX design course ignited a new passion: programming. Determined to change careers, Kimah moved to Peoria to be closer to her…
