term

registered apprenticeship

DEFINITION

An apprenticeship registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, which includes five required components:

  1. Business involvement
  2. Structured on-the-job training
  3. Related instruction
  4. Rewards for skill gains
  5. Industry credentials
NOTE

The US Department of Labor regulates registered apprenticeships. Detailed information on current federal rules and regulations can be found at apprenticeship.gov and Illinois WorkNet.