Guam Department of Labor/Agency for
Human Resources Development
Guam Registered
Apprenticeship Program
Phyllis Topasna
300-4538 (Phone)
475-7045 (Fax)
phyllis.topasna@dol.guam.gov
Registered Apprenticeship
What is Registered Apprenticeship?
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A Unique & Flexible Training Program
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Combines Job Related Technical Instruction
and On-the-Job Learning
Registered Apprenticeship
Meets the needs of both employers and
workers
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Provides an opportunity for workers seeking
high skilled, high paying jobs
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Provides an opportunity for employers to
build a qualified workforce
Registered Apprenticeship
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It’s an Immediate Job
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It’s On-the-Job Learning and Education
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It’s a Credential
Registered Apprenticeship –
Apprentice Benefits
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Improved skills and competencies
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Incremental wage increases
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Career advancement
Registered Apprenticeship –
Apprentice Benefits
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Industry issued, nationally recognized
credentials
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Articulation agreements
Registered Apprenticeship – Employer
Benefits
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Customized training
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Increased productivity and knowledge
transfer
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Enhanced retention
Registered Apprenticeship – Employer
Benefits
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Emphasis on safety training
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A stable and predictable pipeline
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Recognition
Registered Apprenticeship – Employer
Benefits
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A systemic approach to training
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The ability to conduct a ready assessment
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A proven training model
Guam Registered Apprenticeship
Program
Purpose
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Reduce shortage of skilled workers
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Encourage employers to hire and train
apprentices
Guam Registered Apprenticeship
Program
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Authorize tax credits equal in amount to fifty
percent (50%) of eligible costs paid or
incurred by an employer to train an
apprentice
Sunset Provision
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Repeal Date: December 30, 2014
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May be extended to December 30, 2018