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The Sponsor Snapshot
Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor Quarterly Newsletter
October 2024 Edition
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Apprenticeship Colorado is the State Apprenticeship Agency in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment that has the responsibility for:
- Registering and overseeing apprenticeship programs
- Providing technical assistance to current and prospective Sponsors
- Aligning the registered apprenticeship system with Colorado’s workforce, education, and economic development priorities
This edition of the Sponsor Snapshot features:
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Upcoming Deadlines: Revisions to Standards & Affirmative Action Plans
Did you know that as part of the transition to the State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) all Sponsors of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in Colorado registered before 7/1/2023 are required to complete a revision of their Program Standards and an Affirmative Action Plan (if applicable) by 6/30/2025?
Sponsors: Join us at a Revision Round-Up Event!
Was your apprenticeship program registered before Colorado became an SAA on July 1, 2023? Do you still need to revise your Program Standards on file with us?
Apprenticeship Colorado’s Program Development Team is hosting a series of in-person events from October -December for Sponsors to revise their Program Standards. During the Revision Round-Up Event, you will go through your Standards step-by-step with our staff and work on your revisions together. By the end of the event, you will have the information needed to submit your revised Standards and the tools to complete your Affirmative Action Plan (if applicable).
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Technical Assistance Events
Apprenticeship Colorado offers a variety of technical assistance opportunities for Sponsors to help programs successfully implement their Registered Apprenticeship Program.
Monthly Sponsor Orientation
Are you a new Registered Apprenticeship Program Sponsor, or do you have staff members who could use a recap of all the need-to-know compliance requirements of RAPs in Colorado? If so, please join the Apprenticeship Colorado Team at the next Monthly Sponsor Orientation on December 9, 2024 at 2:00 pm. The session will provide a detailed overview of basic requirements and information about other resources to support Sponsors. Orientation is open to existing Sponsors and is required for new Sponsors.
RAPIDS 101 for Sponsors
RAPIDS 101 is a monthly training session for Sponsors dedicated to the basics of the Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Database System (RAPIDS). The training includes a walkthrough of RAPIDS and highlights important requirements that Sponsors need to know related to RAPIDS transactions. RAPIDS 101 is held on the first Thursday of each month at 11:00 am.
Apprenticeship Colorado Program Sponsor, Partner, and Supporter EEO Salon Sessions
This is a quarterly training series for Sponsors to learn more about their responsibilities related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action.
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Digital Apprenticeship Expo
Register for an Online Booth to Showcase your Program
During Colorado Apprenticeship Month in November and National Apprenticeship Week, we are excited to host along with our partners at the Colorado Apprenticeship Hub a weeklong Digital Apprenticeship Expo from November 18-22! This virtual event is an opportunity for you to showcase your RAP, whether you are currently hiring or plan to hire later.
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Funding Opportunities
Did you know Apprenticeship Colorado posts information about various funding opportunities that can support programs in Colorado? Visit the Apprenticeship Funding Opportunities webpage.
Lineworker Apprenticeship Grants
In late October, we anticipate the launch of the Lineworker Apprenticeship Grant Program. Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the Transmission and Distribution Lineworker Trades are encouraged to apply for funds to absorb costs associated with career training and help more people obtain and retain employment in the sector.
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Update Your Directory Listing
Have you recently reviewed your program’s listing on the Colorado Apprenticeship Directory? It’s important to ensure that your program’s listing is up-to-date and accurate to inform potential apprentices, partners, and the community.
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 Highlight an Open Job Opportunity
Did you know that Apprenticeship Colorado can help you spread the word about your open apprenticeship job opportunities? We have several communication channels where we can spotlight your openings to partners that work with career seekers. Interested Sponsors can email Apprenticeship Colorado at apprenticeship@state.co.us to make a request.
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Connect with Intermediaries and EEO Partners to Recruit Talent
Apprenticeship Colorado can help you connect with partners across the state that work with career seekers to help you achieve your diversity, equity inclusion and accessibility goals.
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Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediaries are recognized intermediary organizations in Colorado that play a crucial role in expanding or enhancing our state’s Registered Apprenticeship System through their support of jobseekers, apprentices, employers, and/or Sponsors.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Partners are organizations that work with career seekers and include community-based organizations, workforce centers, vocational rehabilitation, and more. All partners have been trained by Apprenticeship Colorado and opted into supporting Sponsors and employers with outreach and recruitment.
If you would like a warm introduction to any of our partners, email apprenticeship@state.co.us.
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Contact Us
Apprenticeship Colorado
Colorado Dept of Labor & Employment
633 17th Street, Suite 201
Denver, CO 80202
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