Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) are structured career pathways designed to help apprentices gain valuable, paid work experience while learning industry-specific skills. Through hands-on training and classroom instruction, apprentices earn a nationally recognized credential that sets them up for long-term success in their chosen field.
What does it mean to be an apprentice?
An apprentice is an individual formally enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program.
An apprentice is: career-focusedseeking opportunities for professional development/advancementdedicatedcommunicativewilling to face and overcome challengesopen to feedbacka team player
What are the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship?
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Officially Recognized:
Registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, ensuring credibility and quality.
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Earn While You Learn:
Get paid from day one while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
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Hands-On Job Training:
Develop real-world skills directly applicable to your career.
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Customized Education:
Receive tailored instruction that aligns directly with the skills needed for your specific role.
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Industry-Recognized Credentials:
Earn qualifications that open doors
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National Certification:
Receive a U.S. Department of Labor certification upon completion.
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Comprehensive Support:
Access mentoring and support to help you succeed.
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Benefits Package:
Access employer benefits as available.
At Job Forward, you have this built-in support system helping you learn and succeed at a real job
A Medical Coding Apprenticeship Helped Xu Zhou Find Career Success
Xu Zhou wanted a job that challenged and fulfilled her. She worked as a nursing assistant to help support her family. Then she heard about Job Forward (formerly IAA at Vermont HITEC), which helps match individuals and employers through paid apprenticeships.
Xu enrolled in a Job Forward apprenticeship, where she learned medical coding skills through on-the-job training. She’s now a senior medical coder for the UVM Medical Center’s Health Information Management department.
“Medical coding was so new to me at the time, and I had zero background in the medical field,” she says. “But I enjoyed taking classes and liked the challenge.”
Job Forward offers apprenticeship programs in healthcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing, and business services.
