Registered Apprenticeship is a proven workforce development solution that is helping public service employers to recruit and develop well-trained workers in high-demand occupations.
Registered Apprenticeship can be used within existing pay systems to both up-skill the current workforce and to accelerate the productivity of new hires. Using standardized training curricula, which fit readily into existing agency training programs, federal agencies can ensure their employees have a comprehensive understanding of both the practical and theoretical components of mission-critical occupations. Apprentices are provided with opportunities for structured on-the job training under the direction of an experienced mentor, incremental wage increases, related educational experience, industry-recognized credentials, and a path towards a definitive career path in public service.
See firsthand how Registered Apprenticeship can impact U.S. federal government agencies by learning about NASA Langley Research Center's Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Program.
During Youth Apprenticeship Week in May 2024, the Office of Apprenticeship and the District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services (DC DOES) held a signing ceremony to celebrate and recognize over 30 students joining the Nation’s first HBCU Public Service Registered Apprenticeship Program. This program is a groundbreaking partnership with Howard University (HU) and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) that will place 30 newly graduated seniors from HU and UDC in year-long apprenticeships within the District’s government agencies to further careers in public service. During National Apprenticeship Week in November 2024, the Office of Apprenticeship and DC DOES held a roundtable to bring together program leaders, apprentices, and other stakeholders to continue building momentum as the program grows.
Learn how native Washingtonian Kaniya Washington will be serving her hometown through a Registered Apprenticeship Program with DC’s Department of Human Services.
Learn How Federal Agencies are Implementing Apprenticeship
There are over 60 Registered Apprenticeship programs across the federal government with nearly 118,000 apprentices across multiple sectors including healthcare, financial services, transportation, hospitality, and construction. Below are some federal agency partner examples.
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United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP)
Learn more about the history and evolution of USMAP's Registered Apprenticeship Program.
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Learn how BOP uses apprenticeship to help inmates transition back into the workforce after incarceration.
The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP)
The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is the largest Registered Apprenticeship program with over 100,000 active duty service member apprentices. Review the USMAP Factsheet to learn more. USMAP recently launched the first Federal Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program which trains service members for 9 critical cybersecurity occupations. Review the USMAP Cybersecurity Factsheet to learn more about their program.
Get your Federal Agency Apprenticeship Program Approved to Provide GI Bill Benefits
If you would like to formally register your program prior to seeking GI Bill approval, visit our Registered Apprenticeship Program page or use our Partner Finder to contact your nearest apprenticeship consultant.
Already registered your apprenticeship program? The next step is to seek GI Bill approval from Department of Veterans Affairs. The Department of Veterans Affairs has a specific approval process for Federal Agency apprenticeship programs. Begin the process by clicking Here.
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Public Service Apprenticeship Programs
Discover which federal agencies have apprenticeship programs and reach out to the U.S. Department of Labor to learn more about how apprenticeship can work for your agency.