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Office of Apprenticeships

What is an apprenticeship?

  • An employer sponsored program.
  • A custom designed program offered to business and industry to provide employees with the necessary technical and academic skills.
  • Structured training which includes on-the-job learning combined with classroom instruction.
  • Paid employment, employees earn a salary from day one that increases as they gain proficiency.
  • Mentorship, supervision and guidance from experienced journey-workers or professionals.
  • Debt-free pathway to high-paying careers.
  • A quality instruction program and proven “earn-while-you-learn” model.

Apprenticeship Key Components and Employer Benefits:


Key components...

  • Employer must be a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) through US Department of Labor (USDOL) or State Agency.
  • Apprentice must be employed by a sponsoring company.
  • Apprentice must be enrolled in an academic training program.
  • Apprentice receives portable Certificate of Completion from the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.

The employer benefits...

  • Improved employee performance through targeted training.
  • Reduce employee turnover and recruitment costs.
  • Develop job-specific skills that match business needs.
  • Prepare future leaders through knowledge sharing.
  • Stay current with technology and industry changes.

Your Partner in Workforce Excellence

Since 1974, Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) has maintained a distinguished record as an institution of training and acting intermediary for Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs), serving regional employers across multiple industry sectors.

Kalamazoo Valley’s apprenticeship programs operate under the authority of U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship, and the Michigan State Department of Education.

Our service to the employer includes...

  • Ensure compliance with Federal and state apprenticeship registration and compliance management.
  • Curriculum customization aligned with employer competency requirements.
  • Connecting students to careers through Michigan Apprenticeship Career Readiness (MARC) pre-apprenticeship programs leading to Registered Apprenticeships (RAs).
  • Provide state-of-the-art facilities, including the Advanced Technology Center (ATC).
  • Student enrollment support and technical advising.
  • Comprehensive monitoring of programs and student progress from registration to completion.
  • Deliver instruction through industry-experienced faculty.
  • Offer stackable credentials for faster career advancement.
  • Award Certificate of Achievement from Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

Possible Occupations Offered as Apprenticeships through Kalamazoo Valley Community College...

  • Construction Trades
  • Manufacturing and Industrial Trades
  • Education
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Business

If you’re Interested in starting an apprenticeship program or developing customized training for your organization. Contact the Office of Apprenticeships and Prior Learning Assessments.

Phone: 269-488-4873
Email: Lbrooks@kvcc.edu
Learn More: Michigan Apprenticeship Programs